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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)

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

Latest Race Day Info

This weekend at the drags

8/14 - Friday Fun Night and TNT 

Gates open at 5pm 

TnT starts at 6pm 

Spectators: $10

Racers: $20

 

Saturday:

Summit ET points & NHRA 75th Anniversary Diamond Wally race! 

(Wally up for grabs in S/Pro/Pro/Sportsman)

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Entry fees: 

S/Pro - $60

Pro - $60

Sportsman - $35

Novice - $20

Juniors - $20

TNT - $30

 

Buybacks (1st & 2nd round) 

Pro - $30

Super Pro - $30

Sportsman - $15

Novice - $5

Juniors - $5

 

Payouts:

S/Pro / Pro: (per class)

35 or less entries:

$1200 Win, $400 R/U, $100 semi, 1/4 pass back 

35-50 entries: 

$1500 win, $500 R/U, $100 semi, 1/4 pass back

51+ entries:

$1800 win, $600 R/U, $100 semi, 1/4 pass back

 

Sportsman: 

35 or less entries:

$500 win, $100 R/U, $35 semi

36+ entries:

$700 win, $200 R/U, $35 semi

Gates open at noon, time runs start at 2pm!

 

Sunday:

FINAL SUMMIT ET RACE BEFORE BRACKET FINALS 

 

Gates open at 9am time runs at 11am!

Entry fees, payouts, and buybacks remain the same as Saturday. 

Bike class is also contested Sunday! Contact Mike Erwin for more information.

 


Thunder on the Prairie 2026

NITRO returns to CCD, plus nostalgia gassers, HEADS UP along with Box / No-Box Drag Racing!
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$20 admission or $50 per carload! Kids 12 and under FREE!

2026 Schedule

The 2026 schedule has been updated.  

Go to "Events", Full Schedule or click here

We have lots more events we're hoping to bring to CCD in 2026 and dates that have "TBA" will be updated soon along with any flyers.

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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 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