Midnight Madness Returns in 2026 at World Wide Technology Raceway
Last Updated on February 27, 2026 by WWTR
MADISON, Ill. (Dec. 15, 2025) – After a record-setting 2025 Ranken Technical College Midnight Madness Fueled by NOS Energy Drink season, the popular Friday night event returns with nine events for the 2026 season at World Wide Technology Raceway.
The street-legal car and motorcycle event will take place on the third Friday of each month beginning in March and concluding in October, with the exception of the season finale on Oct. 30. Midnight Madness is open to any street-legal car driven by a licensed driver with proof of insurance. A parental consent form is required for all participants under the age of 18.
The Midnight Madness season pass returns for 2026 and is available through the PitPay app. A season pass includes admission into all nine events of the 2026 season for racers, spectators and crew. Prices vary by category: racers or pit parking, $225; crew and spectators with West Side parking, $140 per person. Season passes are available for purchase until May 15, 2026.
Single-event tickets will also be available online and at the gate on event days with racers and pit parking at $40 and crew and spectators for $20. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the drag strip goes hot at 7 p.m.
Fans can stop by midway for food and beverages at Top Speed Concessions as well as the WWT Raceway midway table for giveaway items and theme-night goodies. Additionally, souvenir schedule cards will be distributed at the St. Louis Auto Show in January.
Midnight Madness 2026 dates and themes:
March 20: Opening Night – Glow
April 17: Rock ‘n’ Roll
May 15: Safari
June 19: Sports
July 17: Christmas in July
Aug. 21: Summer BBQ
Sept. 18: Blast to the Past (Decades)
Oct. 16: County Fair (Rodeo)
Oct. 30: Halloween Season Finale
How to purchase a Midnight Madness season pass:
Step 1: Download or Open PitPay App
Step 2: Click Tracks
Step 3: Select WWT Raceway – Drag Strip
Step 4: Under PURCHASE select 3rd dot or scroll to the right
Step 5: Select Midnight Madness Season Pass
For questions, please call the ticket office at (618) 215-8888 ext. 1, and stay up to date with track news at wwtraceway.com and on WWT Raceway socials. For questions regarding rules and regulations please visit wwtraceway.com/midnight-madness. Tickets are now available for purchase at tixr.com/groups/wwtraceway.
MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Buschhorn | WWTR Public Relations & Media Manager | 314.517.5125 | pbuschhorn@wwtraceway.com
