Drag Week Returns September 17th!
Rev up your engines and buckle up, because the adrenaline-fueled showdown for the title of “Fastest Street Car in America” is making a roaring comeback! HOT ROD Drag Week 2023 Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive is back, hitting premier tracks in four electrifying Southeast cities from Sunday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 22. And guess what? This year is extra special as HOT ROD Magazine celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2023!
Get ready for the world’s most challenging competition to discover the ultimate street-legal drag car. HOT ROD Drag Week pushes competitors to their limits over five thrilling days of action-packed drag racing. These daredevils not only need to burn rubber on the tracks but also conquer a grueling 1,000-mile specified route, driving their mean machines from city to city. The mission? To secure the quickest elapsed time across the five days and claim the prestigious title!
But that’s not all. To prove they’ve taken on the prescribed route, drivers capture photographic evidence along the way. It’s a true test of skill, endurance, and passion for speed!
Expect to see some of the nation’s finest racers revving their engines at Drag Week each year. And here’s the best part – it’s not uncommon for these speed demons to form alliances, supporting and helping each other power through the challenges of the week.
So gear up for an unforgettable week of fierce competition, camaraderie, and celebration as we honor 75 years of HOT ROD Magazine. This is where the fastest street cars meet, and legends are made! Don’t miss out on the high-octane action at HOT ROD Drag Week 2023 – it’s going to be an epic ride!
“HOT ROD Drag Week is an unforgettable event that everyone at HOT ROD always looks forward to, but this year will be special, being our 75th anniversary,” said HOT ROD’s Editor-in-Chief John McGann. “Join us for a Drag Week experience that will go down in history, one you definitely don’t want to miss!”
HOT ROD DRAG WEEK 2023 PRESENTED BY GEAR VENDORS OVERDRIVE™ SCHEDULE
(Daily end times as stated or until complete)
- Tech Inspection, Registration, Test ‘N’ Tune – Sunday, Sept. 17
Darlington Dragway (Hartsville, S.C.) – 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time for registration, tech inspection, and test ’n’ tune (tech open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., test ‘n’ tune begins at 2m.) - Day 1 Racing – Monday, Sept. 18
Darlington Dragway (Hartsville,C.) – Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. - Day 2 Racing – Tuesday, Sept. 19
Rockingham Dragway (Rockingham, N.C.) – Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. - Day 3 Racing – Wednesday, Sept. 20
Bristol Dragway (Bristol, Te) – Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. - Day 4 Racing – Thursday, Sept. 21
Carolina Dragway (Aiken,C.) – Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. - Day 5 Racing (Finals) – Friday, Sept. 22
Darlington Dragway (Hartsville, S.C.) – Gates open 7:30 a.m. local time, racing hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, followed by awards.
DRAG PACK TICKET PROGRAM
Returning in 2023, Drag Week super fans can purchase a Drag Pack ticket that includes entry for one car, one driver, and one passenger for all HOT ROD Drag Week venues (Sunday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 22). Drag Pack ticket holders will get to park in the pits or in premier areas, suite access and lunch at one venue (TBD) during the week and one gift item per vehicle. *Children 12 and under can enter with their family for free.
SPECTATOR INFORMATION
Spectator tickets will be available at each individual track ($20). Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
CONNECT
Follow the action at HOT ROD Drag Week 2023 on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #hotroddragweek. For those that can’t make it in person, the 5-day event will be livestreamed on MotorTrend’s YouTube Channel and via an embedded link at motortrend.com/events/hot-rod-drag-week.
Learn more about Drag Week™ at motortrend.com/events/hot-rod-drag-week