Day of the Drags
Sydney Dragway (Eastern Creek, NSW)
Saturday, 28 February 2026 6:30 am
DAY OF THE DRAGS 2026
Celebrating 20 years of Old School Drag Racing
Day of the Drags returns in 2026 for its 20TH ANNIVERSARY, and this one is set to be the biggest celebration of nostalgia drag racing we've ever put on.
DOTD 2026 is a full-throttle throwback to the golden era of drag racing.
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN. This is your chance to be part of history.
DRAG RACING ACTION:
◾️Nitro Exhibition bringing the thunder
◾️Vintage Gassers
◾️Nostalgia pro stock
◾️A stacked field of classic brackets and hardcore old school racers
2026 RACE CLASSES:
Street Classes:
◾️Classic Bike - 2 Crew
◾️Street (13.00+) - 2 Crew
◾️NEW Pre-48 Hot Rodders - 2 Crew
◾️NEW Retro Raiders - (10.50+) Sedan vehicles from 1980 to 1999 (power adders allowed) - 2 Crew
◾️Middle Eliminator (9.00-10.99) - 3 Crew
◾️Top Eliminator - (7.00-8.99) - 4 Crew
◾️Top Gas - (10.50-12.99) - 3 Crew
◾️Vintage Gas (must meet Australian Gasser Rules) - 3 Crew
◾️Super Charged outlaws - 4 Crew
◾️Nostalgia pro stock - 4 Crew
PLUS,
◾️A classic car Show & Shine showcasing the finest old-school builds around
◾️Post event track cruise to soak in the atmosphere
◾️More off track entertainment announcements to come!
COMPETITOR ENTRIES CLOSE: Midnight, Tuesday, 24 February 2026
KEY INFO:
- Gate Open for competitors and spectators via Competitor Gate: 6:30 AM
- Racing: 9:00 AM - approx. 6:15 PM (times subject to change)
- Show & Shine presentation ceremony at 2PM
*Subject to change
TRADE STAND/FOOD TRUCKS
If you are interested in having a trade stand, please send an email to info@sydneydragway.com.au
Stay tuned for more updates!
Celebrating 20 years of Old School Drag Racing
Day of the Drags returns in 2026 for its 20TH ANNIVERSARY, and this one is set to be the biggest celebration of nostalgia drag racing we've ever put on.
DOTD 2026 is a full-throttle throwback to the golden era of drag racing.
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN. This is your chance to be part of history.
DRAG RACING ACTION:
◾️Nitro Exhibition bringing the thunder
◾️Vintage Gassers
◾️Nostalgia pro stock
◾️A stacked field of classic brackets and hardcore old school racers
2026 RACE CLASSES:
Street Classes:
◾️Classic Bike - 2 Crew
◾️Street (13.00+) - 2 Crew
◾️NEW Pre-48 Hot Rodders - 2 Crew
◾️NEW Retro Raiders - (10.50+) Sedan vehicles from 1980 to 1999 (power adders allowed) - 2 Crew
- Two classes: A/RR: 10.50 to 12.99 & B/RR: 13.00 and slower
◾️Middle Eliminator (9.00-10.99) - 3 Crew
◾️Top Eliminator - (7.00-8.99) - 4 Crew
◾️Top Gas - (10.50-12.99) - 3 Crew
◾️Vintage Gas (must meet Australian Gasser Rules) - 3 Crew
◾️Super Charged outlaws - 4 Crew
◾️Nostalgia pro stock - 4 Crew
PLUS,
◾️A classic car Show & Shine showcasing the finest old-school builds around
◾️Post event track cruise to soak in the atmosphere
◾️More off track entertainment announcements to come!
COMPETITOR ENTRIES CLOSE: Midnight, Tuesday, 24 February 2026
KEY INFO:
- Gate Open for competitors and spectators via Competitor Gate: 6:30 AM
- Racing: 9:00 AM - approx. 6:15 PM (times subject to change)
- Show & Shine presentation ceremony at 2PM
*Subject to change
TRADE STAND/FOOD TRUCKS
If you are interested in having a trade stand, please send an email to info@sydneydragway.com.au
Stay tuned for more updates!