World Wide Technology Raceway 2025 Drag Strip Schedule Announced
The NHRA Midwest Nationals headlines more than 70 days of racing.
MADISON, Ill.- Officials from World Wide Technology Raceway today announced the official 2025 drag strip schedule for the St. Louis Metro East based multi-purpose facility. More than 70 days of drag racing are planned and are headlined by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Midwest Nationals on Sept. 26-28.
The NHRA sanctioned facility will also showcase multiple large scale specialty events including the 30th Anniversary of The Million Dollar Drag Race, the Twin-50’s, NDRL Nostalgia Series and two separate Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event weekends. In addition, the track will continue hosting the popular street-legal Midnight Madness series, a track championship for bracket racing and heads-up, full-bodied street car racing.
“We are proud to announce a full schedule of racing activity that features something for every drag racing enthusiast,” said Chris Blair, WWT Raceway’s Executive Vice President and General Manager. “From entry level street-legal racing of Midnight Madness to grassroots sportsman racing to 330 mile-per-hour Top Fuel Dragsters, we have something for everyone during the 2025 season.”
The NHRA Midwest Nationals will return to WWT Raceway with three action-packed days of nitro powered action including a return of Friday night qualifying under the lights. WWTR is the 17th stop on the official NHRA 2025 schedule and serves as a critical point in the Countdown to the Championship for both Nitro and Pro Stock drivers. In 2024, Tony Schumacher, Jack Beckman, Dallas Glenn and Gaige Herrera earned wins that dramatically impacted the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Championship final standings. Along with the four professional categories, the Midwest Nationals also showcases Pro Mod, Top Sportsman, Factory X and will serve as the final event of the Factory Stock Showdown championship.
While WWT Raceway is known for the professional competition of the Midwest Nationals, the track will make history in 2025 as the first venue to host two divisional championship events from two separate NHRA geographical regions in the same season. The NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5) will make its debut at WWT Raceway for a double-header weekend of two Lucas Oil Championship Series events to run April 30-May 3.
NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3) returns the weekend after the Midwest Nationals for an event that has held the title as NHRA’s largest sportsman event Sept. 30-Oct. 3. The weekend begins with a three-day Lucas Oil divisional championship event that concludes on Thursday, Oct. 1. On Friday, Oct. 2 the final Lucas Oil Regional for the Midwest kicks off with qualifying for 270 mile-per-hour Top Alcohol Dragster and Injected Nitro Dragsters. In 2024, this event featured more than 1,500 entries and participants from 40 states and six countries.
Specialty races return with the Twin 50’s, the 30th Million Dollar Drag Race, two appearances by Import Face-Off, the Nostalgia Drag Racing League and the NHRA Super Quick Series.
Local events resume on March 21 with Midnight Madness presented by Ranken Technical College and fueled by Nos Energy Drink. A total of nine Madness events that feature street-legal drag racing and drifting will be held during the 2025 season. The WWT Raceway NHRA National Bracket Racing championship qualifiers begin with a double-header weekend on April 5.
The 2025 schedule is subject to change and additions will be updated on WWTRaceway.com as well as through the track’s social media platforms.
For event and ticket information, please contact the track at 618-215-8888.
2025 Drag Strip Schedule
Schedule subject to change
February
22 – Saturday: Bracket Banquet
March
1 – Saturday: Drift STL Opening Day
21 – Friday: Midnight Madness #1 – “Opening Night Kick-Off Party”
22 – Saturday: NHRA Chassis Cert Day – Pre-Registration Required
23 – Sunday: NHRA Chassis Cert Day – Pre-Registration Required
28 – Friday: TBD
29 – Saturday: Drag Strip Open Test ‘n’ Tune
30 – Sunday: TBD
April
4 – Friday: Race Car Test Night
5 – Saturday: D3 Super Quick + Bracket Race #1
6 – Sunday: D3 Super Quick + Bracket Race #2
12 – Saturday: Drag Strip Open Test ‘n’ Tune
13 – Sunday: Import Face-Off
18 – Friday: Midnight Madness #2 – “Sports Night”
19 – Saturday: VP Racing Lubricants No-Time Streetcar Showdown #1
26 – Saturday: Bracket Race #3
27 – Sunday: Bracket Race #4
29 – Tuesday: Lucas Oil Test ‘n’ Tune
30 – Wednesday: NHRA Division 5 LODRS – Race 1
May
1 – Thursday: NHRA Division 5 LODRS – Race 1
2 – Friday: NHRA Division 5 LODRS – Race 2
3- Saturday: NHRA Division 5 LODRS – Race 2
4 – Sunday: TBD
7 – Wednesday: WWT Raceway Test ‘n’ Tune
8 – Thursday: TB Promotions Twin 50’s Warm-Up Race
9 – Friday: TB Promotions Twin 50’s Race #1
10 – Saturday: TB Promotions Twin 50’s Race #2
16 – Friday: Verge/Bracket Test Session (afternoon)
Midnight Madness #3 (evening) – “Glow Party”
17 – Saturday: Verge Quick Outlaw Series + Bracket Race #5
18 – Sunday: Verge Quick Outlaw Series + Bracket Race #6
23 – Friday: Route 66 Rockabilly Rod Rendezvous (NDRL Nostalgia Drags + Hot Rod)
24 – Saturday: Route 66 Rockabilly Rod Rendezvous (NDRL Nostalgia Drags + Hot Rod)
25 – Sunday: VP Racing Lubricants No-Time Streetcar Showdown #2
June
20 – Friday: Midnight Madness #4 – “Beach Party Night”
21 – Saturday: NIGHT – VP Racing Lubricants No-Time Streetcar Showdown #3
27 – Friday: Frank Hawley Drag Racing School
28 – Saturday: Frank Hawley Drag Racing School
29 – Sunday: Frank Hawley Drag Racing School
July
4 – Friday: Test N Tune, Bracket Gambler, MX Gambler
5 – Saturday: Bracket Race #7 + Willis Racing MX Shootout, NHRA.TV Challenge
6 – Sunday: Bracket Race #8
11 – Friday: Midnight Madness #5 – “Wild West Night”
12 – Saturday: NIGHT – VP Racing Lubricants No-Time Streetcar Showdown #4
26 – Saturday: NIGHT – VP Racing Lubricants No-Time Streetcar Showdown #5
August
8 – Friday: Midnight Madness #6 – “Back to School Night”
9 – Saturday: Bracket Race #9
10 – Sunday: Championship Sunday – Bracket Race #10 – King of the Track
15 – Friday: NIGHT – VP Racing Lubricants No-Time Streetcar Showdown #6
16 – Saturday: NIGHT – Import Face-Off Street Legends
September
12 – Friday: Midnight Madness #7 – “Carnival Night”
14 – Sunday: The Million Parking
15 – Monday: The Million Test N Tune
16 – Tuesday: The Million – Race 1
17 – Wednesday: The Million – Race 2
18 – Thursday: The Million – Race 3
19 – Friday: The Million – Race 4
20 – Saturday: The Million – Final Day
26 – Friday: NHRA Midwest Nationals
27 – Saturday: NHRA Midwest Nationals
28 – Sunday: NHRA Midwest Nationals
29 – Monday: National Event Clean-Up / Sportsman relocation
30 – Tuesday: Lucas Oil Test ‘n’ Tune
October
1 – Wednesday: D3 Lucas Oil Divisional #1 – Qualifying and Time Trials
2 – Thursday: D3 Lucas Oil Divisional #1 – Eliminations
3 – Friday: D3 Lucas Oil Divisional #2 – Qualifying and Time Trials
4 – Saturday: D3 Lucas Oil Divisional #2 – Eliminations
5 – Sunday: TBD
10 – Friday: Midnight Madness #8 – “Fall Festival Night”
11 – Saturday: VP Racing Lubricants No-Time Streetcar Showdown #7
17 – Friday: Fall Bracket Brawl plus Juniors
18 – Saturday: Fall Bracket Brawl plus Juniors
19 – Sunday: Fall Bracket Brawl plus Juniors
24 – Friday: Midnight Madness #9 – “Halloween Party and ’25 Madness Finale”
25 – Saturday: VP Racing Lubricants No-Time Streetcar Showdown #8
November
1 – Saturday: Last Drag Racing Day of 2025
2 – Sunday: Drift STL 2025 Finale
Please note: The 2025 High School Drag Racing program schedule and class details will be released on 2/22.
About World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA racing in St. Louis’ Metro East region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering more than 700 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1.25-mile superspeedway; 1/4-mile drag strip; 2.0-mile road course; the Gateway Kartplex state-of-the-art karting facility; and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and Owner & CEO Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction; 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis Business Journal; 2022 Explore St. Louis Hospitality Hero Recognition; 2022 Best in Show and Best Event & Festival from the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism; 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference; and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association. Our mission: We are committed to making a difference in our community, while providing first-class entertainment and memories that last a lifetime.
MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Buschhorn | pbuschhorn@wwtraceway.com | (314) 517-5125 (cell)
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