[Please enable JavaScript.] 4700 W State StCharleston, IL 619204700 West State StCharleston, IL 61920
Coles County Dragway USA
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Hours

Friday: Gates open at 5pm
Racing starts at 6pm (All season)

Saturday: Gates open at noon
Racing at 2pm (All season)

Sunday: Gates open at 9am
Racing at 11am (All season)

John Tilford - 2016 American Top Dragster Mike Donnel - 1970 Camaro Caddy Launch Chad Isley - 02 Suzuki Kim Fritts - Burnout Jim Chittick - Burnout Dana Kutz - Burnout Thames Burnout Howard Daniels Jr & Brad Talbert Launch Rod Viehland - 1963 Vette Track Rental Andrew Long - Jr. Dragster 240330_winkler_racing.png Andy Campbell - 1965 Chevelle Chase Clymer - 63 Split Window Andy Zahnd - Wheels Up Launch 240330_bosler_wheelie.png Beal Family Racing Aiden Lawson - 2024 Jr. Dragster Track Champion John Tilford - 2016 American Top Dragster Mike Donnel - 1970 Camaro Caddy Launch Chad Isley - 02 Suzuki Kim Fritts - Burnout Jim Chittick - Burnout Dana Kutz - Burnout Thames Burnout Howard Daniels Jr & Brad Talbert Launch Rod Viehland - 1963 Vette Andrew Long - Jr. Dragster Winkler Family Racing Andy Campbell - 1965 Chevelle Chase Clymer - 63 Split Window Andy Zahnd - Wheels Up Launch Bill Bosler - Launch Beal Family Racing Aiden Lawson - 2024 Jr. Dragster Track Champion

Latest Race Day Info

NHRA Chassis Certification

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March 21, 2026 at CCD
Timeslots start at 8 am and run through the afternoon.
 
To reserve a time slot please call the track hotline: [Please enable JavaScript.].
Sportsman Cert are $170
 
Tech Inspector will accept Cash or Checks
(Make checks payable to NHRA)

2025 Racers Awards Banquet

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You are cordially invited to the Annual Coles County Dragway, USA Racers Awards Banquet at the Mattoon Eagles!

Date:                          21 February 2026                

Time:                          Social starts at 5 pm
                                    Dinner at 6 pm
                                    Awards at 7:30 pm

Where:                      Eagles Mattoon (1917 Oak Ave. Mattoon, IL)

Cost:         If paid before 8 Feb:         Adults $18 & Kids $10 (5 & under Free)
                  At the door:                        Adults $25 & Kids $15 (5 & under Free)  
                  No-Meal (Awards only):  Adults & Kids $10 (enter hall after 7:30 pm)

In order to guarantee a meal if not paying in advance, please RSVP no later than
February 8, 2026 to [Please enable JavaScript.] or
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If paying in advance please call [Please enable JavaScript.] for Credit Card or by check it must be postmarked by 8 Feb and payable to Coles County Dragway USA or CCD.

Mail checks to Coles County Dragway USA, 4700 West State St, Charleston, IL. 61920

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2026 Schedule

The 2026 Racing Schedule is available. 

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Click Here


2025 Track Champions

The Points Racing Season has come to an end with many Racers & Crew Members working hard all season for a Track Championship, but only one can be Track Class Champion.

Congratulations to the following Track Champion:

Quick Series

Denny Katz
2025 Quick Series Champion - Denny Katz


S/Pro

Bob Paul
2025 S/Pro Track Champion - Bob Paul


Pro

Chris Walker
2025 Pro Track Champion - Chris Walker


Sportsman

Chris Walker
2025 Sportsman Track Champion - Chris Walker


JR. Dragster

Aiden Lawson
2025 Jr. Dragster Track Champion - Aiden Lawson


Street Fighter

Chuck Ulrich
2025 Street Fighter Track Champion - Chuck Ulrich


Jr. Street

Mayleen Johnson-Roe
2025 Jr. Street Track Champion - Mayleen Johnson-Roe


THANKS

Thanks

We like to THANK everyone who supported us in 2025!  Every year has its challenges, but as always the CCD Racing Family came to the rescue.  We know we couldn't do it without YOU and greatly appreciate your support! 

We'd also like to recongize our incredible staff for helping us keep the doors open for our 15th consecutive year.  The next time you see them don't hesitate to let know know how much you appreciate their efforts. 

Track Staff: Megan Hefner, Greg Timm, Doug Goad, Kyle McCullough, Carl Stephens, Jesse Brant, Ashlei Viehland, TJ Evans, Ron Veach, Therman Hayes, Scotty Wilson, Stuart Galloway, Ed  Rechkemmer, Olen Ames, Mark Hopper, Flyod Hershberger, Mandy Davis, Stepani Poe, Kym Hackett, Kayelene Goodbear, Ben Mayes, Gatlin Miller, Jarrod Leitch, Kristen Chapman, Cody Taylor, Scott McClain, Seth Ballinger, Mandy Harmon, Sara Hancock, Christi Fisher, Dawn Harlin and our beloved Track Photographer, 50/50 gal, Bracket Finals Team Manager and all around helper; Suzie Goad!

Until then, we'll see you at the Races!

 


Closed for the Season

Next event will be 2025 Racers Awards Banquet sometime in Feb 2026.  More details to follow.


2025 Season Schedule

The 2025 Season Schedule is now available on our website.   
2025 Final Schedule
Click here to go to the events page.


2024 Track Champions

 

The Points Racing Season has come to an end with many Racers & Crew Members working hard all season for a Track Championship, but only one can be Track Class Champion.

Congratulations to the following on their Championships:

Quick Series

"Fast" Eddie Cook
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S/Pro

Denny Katz
2024 S/Pro Track Champion - Denny Katz

 


Pro

Austin Romine
2024 Pro Track Champion - Austin Romine


SPortsman

Chris Walker
2024 Sportsman Track Champion - Chris Walker


Street Fighter

Lee Hirschfield
2024 Street Fighter Track Champion - Lee Hirschfield


Jr. Street

Wyatt Scales
2024 Jr. Street Track Champion - Wyatt Scales


Jr. Dragster

Aiden Lawson
2024 Jr. Dragster Track Champion - Aiden Lawson