Great Lakes Dragaway

Check out this awesome drift machine for Super Stat #58! This Lexus IS300 was just finished last week, ready for some drifting action! It is equipped with a turbocharged 1JZ motor, producing 350 horsepower and 300 pound feet of torque. The motor is paired to a W58 transmission. It has factory axles, and is sitting on a set of Accelera tires. It also features larger injectors, runs on E-85, and has a Link ECU installed. It also features BC coilovers and Circuit Sport wheels. We look forward to seeing this car get sideways tonight and perform some great drifts!

Lets go fast on the dragstrip and get sideways on the drift pad! Take a look at some of the vehicles in the pits from both the drag racing and drifting side of the coin! Lets get some action going strong!

Its going to be a busy day today at the legendary Great Lakes Dragaway! We will have fun racing with an emphasis on bikes, and we will also have drifting all evening long. Come on down to take part in all of the festivities as we lead up to the weekend!!

Only a couple of days away from the next edition of Import Wars at Great Lakes Dragaway! From 10 AM to 6 PM on Sunday, August 18th, enjoy watching some of the fastest import vehicles take the stage all day long! There will also be open fun racing for everyone, so come on down and have a great time! Gates will be opening at 10 AM!

We are only one more day away to the weekend, which means tomorrow, Saturday, August 17th, we will have full day of fun racing! it will be the perfect opportunity to try out fun racing for yourself, make new friends as the track, and have a great time!

Also, there will be some awesome classic vehicles from General Motors, including the Chevelle Club, and the Chicagoland Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac race will be held as well. Check it all out for a fun day! Gates will be opening at 9 AM on Saturday, open until around 10 PM. Come on down!

Enjoy one last photo drop for the evening. These are from various weeks past, from previous Nitrous Street Car Brawl events and fun racing alike! Although we have gotten rained out today, lets hope for some clear skies and great racing tomorrow!

One of the perks of hanging out at Great Lakes Dragaway is seeing some beautiful and colorful cars! Highlighted by either the sunlight or under the track lights on a clear night, these colors truly pop! Here are some photos of some brightly colored vehicles!

With the influx of new racers at the track fun racing lately, it is important to note and highlight the tech shack for those prospective racers! Going through tech is a requirement to race at our track, and we have some great folks who manage it! Located in the heart of the pit area, the tech shack is where you will get your racing number for the day, as well having any questions about your car being answered. You will also be able to fill out your tech card here. You can even purchase all of the various types of fuel we carry! For those wondering, the sheet pictured contains all the basic requirements for the various times a car can run.

This post is dedicated to all the folks that bring out their bikes and race at our track! These merchants of speed bring it with every pass, showcasing their control of the machine as it is essentially an extension of the body at that speed. Take a look at some of these photos from weeks past!!

Alright race fans, we want to hear from YOU! We want to know, what is your favorite picture taken at the legendary Great Lakes Dragaway? It can be one you've taken yourself, or one from many of the various wonderful photographers we've had over the years. Share in the comments!

The rain may persist, but so do the photos! Check out some drifting action shots from past few weeks. What is your favorite car to drift/watch drift??

Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, which means some awesome racing action! We will be open all three days of Labor Day weekend, kickstarting off with Time Machine Nationals on August 31st, open fun racing on Sunday, September 1st, and we are open on Labor Day proper, as Monday, September 2nd we will have fun racing for everyone all day from 9 AM to 6 PM. Lets celebrate the conclusion of the summer months with a great extended weekend!

Only one more day until the next Beat the Heat event at Great Lakes Dragaway takes place! This Friday, August 16th, there will be a 'cop coach' with a classic police cruiser present to teach the next generation of racers the proper safety techniques to properly handle your car around the race track. You will also get a chance to race the cop coach as well. This event is highly informative and aimed at young adults that just got their drivers license and are looking to get into racing. This Friday will be a great opportunity!

Think you have what it takes to beat the heat? Come on down this Friday to find out for yourself!

Already less than a month away?? Awesome! The next edition of the Nitrous Street Car Brawl and Wisconsin Outlaw Street event will be coming to Great Lakes Dragaway on Saturday September 14th! It is the marquee event for small tire, head up racing!

The day before on Friday, September 13th, there will be a super prepped test and tune session for cars with slicks and drag radials only. The track will be prepped by Total Venue Concepts, so it will be extra sticky! Lets make this event even better than the last one!!

As we wrap up for the night, enjoy one last photo drop! We had a wonderful bracket race tonight, as well as plenty of fun racing. Lots of folks coming out for the first time. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at Sticky Thursday!!

Congratulations to Jonathan and his 2001 Mustang on winning the men's side of the battle of the sexes bracket race this evening. Jonathan is picking up steam and becoming more and more consistent as the weeks progress. Keep it up!

Congratulations to Vivian and her 2015 Silverado on winning the women's side of the battle of the sexes bracket race this evening! This was her very first win- Congratulations and here's to many more!!

Let the brackets begin! We have quite the sizeable battle of the sexes bracket tonight, with some new faces! Who will come out on top? Stay tuned and find out shortly!!

Check out this beautiful 1971 Chevy Chevelle for Super Stat #57! This car features a 502 cubic inch Chevy big block motor that is naturally aspirated, making 650 horsepower and 650 pound feet of torque. The motor is paired to a Turbo 400 transmission, with Moser axles. It is sitting on Mickey Thompson ET Drag Radial tires. Thus far, the fastest pass this car has accomplished was a 10.6 at 125 MPH. This is actually the first time that this car and crew are here at Great Lakes Dragaway, and we wish them the best of luck trying to break that personal best!

Plenty of action thus far today! We have a lot of folks testing and tuning their vehicles this evening, and many more are still coming in. The battle of the sexes bracket race will be taking place real soon!

Time for Spotlight #62, featuring Dale Milanowski and his front engine dragster! Dale has been racing for 55 years, but has coming to Great Lakes Dragaway for over 60 years, as he grew up at this track before being able to drive. Dale's favorite racing memory is a case of perseverance, as one day, he was racing, and his thermostat was stuck on this dragster, causing a coolant line to blow right in his face during the race! He somehow avoided missing the wall, and when he came to a stop, the paramedics were already on site. They asked if he was alright, and Dale said "yes". The paramedics responded by saying "good, because we aren't!" Dale's racing goals are to keep racing and to keep having fun while doing so!
This front engine dragster was originally built in 1962 but has seen different owners and setups over the years. Dale was originally racing with his friend, and decided to purchase this frame so he would be able to build his own dragster. It only had a frame and wheels when he bought it, so Dale proceeded to build everything up himself. His most special memory with this vehicle was one day, someone in a Corvette challenged Dale. They lined up, and Dale beat him soundly!

We wish Dale the best of luck moving forward, and we hope you continue to have fun doing what you love!

Almost ready for some racing! Crews are rolling in with their vehicles, unloading them off their trailers, and getting ready for some great action for tonight's edition of Ladies night! Its going to be a good one!

Tonight is Ladies night at Great Lakes Dragaway! All the ladies spectate and race for free tonight, so come on down! There will be yet another battle of the sexes bracket race this evening beginning around 7-7:30, so come and watch some exciting brackets!

There is also open fun racing/ test and tune tonight, so it will be the optimal opportunity to bring your own ride out for some fun. Gates are open, we hope to see you here tonight!!

This coming Saturday, August 17th, we are going to have a long day of fun racing! Come on down and race whatever you'd like, or try out racing yourself! It will be the absolute perfect day to begin your racing journey!

Also, the Chevelle Club will be present, and the Chicagoland Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac Race will be live as well! Come on down and check out some classic General Motors American Muscle while having some testing and tuning as well!!

Import Wars is getting closer! This Sunday, August 18th is the next time these cars will be running! It will be a full day of all things import, with these cars laying down some fast passes against each other and others as well. It will also be a fun racing day as well, so bring your own car and have a great time!

Ticket information:
Racing= $60

Spectating:
Adults= $25
Kids aged 10-15= $12
Kids aged 9 and under= Free

The next edition of the Beat the Heat program is almost here! Coming to Great Lakes Dragaway this Friday, August 16th, this program offers teachings on to handle your car with safety in mind, displaying the proper techniques on track etiquette and doing everything safely. There will also be a 'cop coach' on hand with a classic police cruiser for you to race as well! Think you have what it takes to beat the heat? Come on down on August 16th to find out!!

As we conclude our racing and drifting for the evening, enjoy one last photo drop from throughout the afternoon and night. It was a fantastic night all around, and we will get right back at it tomorrow for Ladies night!! Remember, all of the ladies get in and race for free!!

There were plenty of interesting and cool vehicles on both the drag racing and drifting side of things today, so enjoy some pics from the pits as the night's action continues onward!