30th Anniversary Million Dollar Race Set for Sept 16-20

Mark your calendars for the upcoming 30th Anniversary of the Mickey Thompson Million Dollar Race on September 16–20, 2025, at World Wide Technology Raceway.

MADISON, IL- It’s the MILLION! Get ready for the 30th Anniversary of the Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Million Dollar Race, coming September 16–20, 2025, at World Wide Technology Raceway.

The event will feature the TBM Brakes $20,000 Tuesday, three Summit $50Ks, No Box Bonuses, and of course, the legendary Million Dollar Friday main event.

Last year’s Million winner was Bart Nelson — could it be YOU this year?

Get all of the details below!

TBM Brakes Tuesday $20K

Tuesday will kick off the event with the TBM Brakes $20,000-to-win race. The winner will take home $18,000 and a Million entry, while the runner-up will earn a Million entry plus entries into all three Summit $50Ks. Semi-finalists will also receive a Million entry.

Round money begins with third-round winners. The entry fee is $200, with a $100 re-entry round available if you don’t turn on the win light in round one.

Triple $50Ks

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will each feature a Summit Racing Equipment $50,000-to-win event.
Runners-up will earn $7,000, and semi-finalists will take home $2,000. Round money begins with third-round winners, and a $250 re-entry round will be available if needed.

The single-day entry fee is $340, or racers can opt for the three-day entry option — get one shot at $50,000 each day for just $999.

Million Dollar Friday

Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Million Dollar Friday is back for the 30th year in a row! Racers will compete for a guaranteed $300,000-to-win, with the potential payout climbing to $1,000,000 if the car count exceeds 626.

The runner-up will take home $50,000, and semi-finalists will earn $10,000 each.
$1,000 round money begins with third-round winners, and a $500 re-entry round will be available.

The entry fee is $2,000 per driver.

No Box Bonuses

No Box racers will run separate until one remains. The No Box winner will claim a bonus of $1,000 in the Triple 50 races and $2,000 in the Million Dollar Friday main event.

30th Anniversary Million Race of Champions

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this legendary event, an exclusive race will be held for all past Million Dollar Race winners! The winner of this special showdown will receive the coveted Million Gold Card, granting FREE entry into the Million for the next five years and a $5,000 cash prize!

The runner-up will take home $1,000, and semi-finalists will each earn $500.
Entry is FREE for all previous Million winners.

Several past champions have already locked in their spots, including 2004 & 2007 Winner Gary Williams, 2008 & 2019 Winner Dave Triplett, 1999 Winner Sherman Adcock Jr., 2006 Winner, Greg Sesti and 1998 Winner Troy Williams Jr. — just to name a few!

Event Extras

This year’s Winner’s Circle celebrations are getting a major upgrade! Expect enhanced Winner’s Circle effects, and each winner will take home a custom Simpson fire jacket to commemorate their victory.

New for 2025: a drone show will light up the sky, adding to the already spectacular fireworks display!

On Friday night at 7 PM, don’t miss the Laris Motorsports Insurance Racer Appreciation Dinner, free for all racers and crew. Plus, enjoy complimentary daily coffee and donuts, along with a snack and drink tent in the staging lanes to keep you fueled throughout the day.

There’s fun for all ages at the Million Dollar Drag Race! Kids can enjoy a variety of activities including a bounce house, animal balloons, face painting, and prizes all thanks to Rugburn Raceway!

For the adults, don’t miss your chance to win big in the Million Calcutta! This 100% payback Calcutta lets you draw a driver entered in the Million for just $100 per ticket. It’s a blind draw, and it’s a per-driver Calcutta so if your drawn driver is double-entered, you get both entries for the same price.

The Calcutta is available on-site only at racer registration don’t miss out!

Can’t make it to the track? No problem — you can still catch all the racing action live on MotorMania TV, thanks to JEGS Performance and Vintage Trailers.

American Race Cars Dragster Chassis Raffle

Want a shot at winning a brand-new 2026 Stage 1 Base Car from American Race Cars?
Try your luck with the American Race Cars Giveaway — just $100 per spot, and five winners will be drawn!

• 1st Ticket: 2026 Stage 1 Base Chassis
• 2nd Ticket: FTI Converter
• 3rd–5th Tickets: $500 cash each

Get your ticket at racer registration on-site or online at themilliononline.com/shop.

Over $75,000 in Racer Appreciation Prizes!

One lucky racer will also go home with a brand new EZ-GO golf cart for FREE as a thank you for supporting the event! The golf cart will be sponsored by Overkill Motorsports and will have custom paint by JPD and a steering wheel by RBZ Billet.

In addition, there will be many prizes and giveaways throughout the event from these generous sponsors: Summit Racing Equipment, Competitive Suspension, Drag Race Solutions, Feather-Lite Batteries, Dialed In Details, Brodix, California Car Covers, Tony Morris Carburetors, VP Racing Fuels, Moser Engineering, Autoland Outlets, FTI Performance, ATI Performance Products, FuelTech, Motion Raceworks, Holley Performance Brands, Advanced Product Design, Abruzzi Racing Transmissions, Riggeal’s, FTD Customs, Stainless Works, Hughes Performance, K+R Performance Precision Racing Suspension, RIFE Sensors, Digital Delay, Folk Race Cars, AFCO, Todd’s Extreme Paint, Alliance Race Wear, MSD Ignitions and Hoosier.

Schedule

Sunday

• Parking 3PM

Monday

• Parking 8AM
• Track Test & Tune 10AM-3PM
• Registration 1-7PM
• Tuesday Time Run 3-7PM
• Race of Champions 7PM

Tuesday

• Registration 8AM
• First Round 8:30AM

Wednesday

• Registration 8AM
• New Entry Time Run 8:30AM
• Eliminations to Follow

Thursday

• Registration 8AM
• New Entry Time Run 8:30AM
• Eliminations to Follow

Friday

• Registation 7:30AM
• Time Run 8AM
• Eliminations to Follow
• Racer Appreciation Dinner 7PM

Saturday

• Registration 8AM
• New Entry Time Run 8:30AM
• Eliminations to Follow

Sunday

• Travel Day / Race Completion if needed

There is NO gate fee for racer crew and families!

For more information on the 30th Anniversary of the Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels Million Dollar Race contact Randy Folk at 941-812-7482 or Jennifer Folk at 941-773-7530 or email at themilliononline@gmail.com.

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