Junior Jackpot Weekend Returns to U.S. 60 Dragway

Mark your calendars for June 26–28, 2026, for the Junior Jackpot Weekend at U.S. 60 Dragway.

HARDINSBURG, KY- Calling all Junior Dragster racers! Back for 2026 is the Junior Jackpot Weekend presented by Mitchell Transmissions and Slick Kids coming up on June 26-28, 2026 at U.S. 60 Dragway. School’s out and summer is here! What better way to celebrate than with Junior Dragster racing and fun for the whole family?

The action kicks off Friday with a $2,500-to-win Royal Flush Rumble, followed by $5,000-to-win main events on both Saturday and Sunday. But that’s not all! Saturday brings even more excitement with the Pit Vehicle Race, the Parents-Only Junior Shootout, and the epic Water Gun Warz.

See more event details below!

Friday Royal Flush Rumble

To kick off the weekend, they will be hosting a $2,500-to-win Friday Royal Flush Rumble race. It will come with a $75 entry fee and a $40 buyback if needed. The runner-up will claim $500, semi-finalists will take home $125, and quarter-finalists will pocket $50. Doubles are allowed!

Saturday & Sunday Twin $5Ks

Saturday and Sunday will each feature a $5,000-to-win main event, with $1,000 going to the runner-up, $250 to each semi-finalist, $100 to each quarter-finalist, and $50 to each eighth-finalist. Doubles will be allowed, and a $50 buyback will be available if needed.

The weekend entry fee is $250, which includes one entry in both races. A single-day entry is $150. If you’d like to double enter both races, the cost is $500. To double enter on a single day, the fee is $250. Racers will be split into age groups until one remains. The age groups are 6-9, 10-12, and 13-18.

Age Group Bonus

Each day, a $300 bonus will be awarded to the last remaining participant in each age group:

• Group 1: Ages 6–9
• Group 2: Ages 10–12

Event Extras

Saturday Pit Vehicle Races

Saturday night will feature the $500-to-win Pit Vehicle Race! Entry is $20, with a $10 buyback available. No four-wheelers, RZRs, side-by-sides, or smart cars will be allowed. The race is scheduled to start at approximately 10:00 PM.

Parents Shootout

Following the Pit Vehicle Race, there will be a Parents-Only Junior Shootout, where parents will face off in Junior Dragsters to see who takes home top honors! More details to come.

Water Gun Warz

To wrap up the evening of fun, get ready for Water Gun Warz! Full details will be announced soon, but be sure to bring your favorite water gun to the track to join in the action.

Event Schedule

Friday, June 26th

• Gates Open at 12:00pm
• Testing ($40) at 2:00pm-5:00pm
• Time Run (1) at 5:30pm
• Royal Flush Rumble to Follow

Saturday, June 27th ($5K to WIN!)

• Gates Open at 8:00am
• Time Run (2) at 10:00am
• Round 1- $5K to Follow
• Parents Shootout- Conclusion of $5K
• Water Gun Warz

Sunday, June 28th ($5K to WIN!)

• Gates Open at 8:00am
• Time Run (1) at 10:00am
• Round 1 – $5K to Follow

Crew/ Spectators

• Weekend Entry $40
• Single Day Entry $25

For more information on the U.S. 60 Dragway Junior Jackpot, contact the track at us60dragwayky@gmail.com or by phone at 270-859-4100.

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