US 60 Dragway Fall Bluegrass Big Bucks Set for Sept. 11-13

Mark your calendars for the Fall Bluegrass Big Bucks coming up on September 11-13, 2026 at US 60 Dragway.

HARDINSBURG, KY- The Fall Bluegrass Big Bucks heads to US 60 Dragway on September 11-13, 2026. The three-day event will feature a $5,000-to-win Top Bulb race on Friday, followed by twin $10,000-to-win main events on Saturday and Sunday. No Box racers will also have the opportunity to compete for bonus money all three days.

Junior Dragsters are invited to join the action during the Mini Junior Jackpot Weekend. Friday will feature the S&S Clutch Rumble, where the winner will take home $1,250 along with an S&S Clutch. Saturday and Sunday will each host a $2,500-to-win Junior Dragster main event, with age group bonuses awarded both days. Saturday night will also feature the always-exciting Pit Vehicle Race.

See more details below!

Top Bulb Competition- $5K/$10K/$10K

Friday will kick off the weekend with a $5,000-to-win main event. The runner-up will earn $1,000, semi-finalists will receive $300, and quarter-finalists will take home $150. A first-round buyback will be available for $75 if needed. Friday’s entry fee is $100.

Saturday and Sunday will each feature a $10,000-to-win main event. The runner-up will earn $2,000, semi-finalists will receive $750, and quarter-finalists will take home $500. A first-round buyback will be available for $100 each day. The weekend entry fee for both Saturday and Sunday is $275, or racers can enter a single day for $200.

No Box Bonuses

No Box racers will have the opportunity to compete for bonus money before continuing into the Top Bulb field. The No Box bonus will pay $250 on Friday and $500 on both Saturday and Sunday.

Mini Junior Jackpot Weekend

The Mitchell Transmissions and S&S Motorsports Junior Dragsters will run on all three days.

Friday S&S Clutch Rumble $1,250-to-win

Friday will host a S&S Clutch Rumble race where the winner will walk away with $1,250 and a S&S clutch! The runner-up will earn $250, semi-finalists will claim $75 and quarter-finalists will take home $30. There will also be a buyback available for $30 if needed. The entry fee for Friday is $35.

Saturday & Sunday Main Events $2,500

Both Saturday and Sunday will feature a $2,500-to-win main event, with the runner-up earning $500, semi-finalists taking home $125, quarter-finalists receiving $50, and eighth-finalists earning $25. A first-round buyback will be available for $25.

The weekend entry fee for both races is $125, or racers can enter a single day for $75.

The last remaining racers in both the 6-9 and 10-12 age groups will also receive a $150 bonus each day.

Saturday Pit Vehicle Race

Saturday night will feature the always exciting $500-to-win Pit Vehicle Race. It will be a $20 entry and a $10 1st round buyback if needed. You are allowed to have up to two entries per pit vehicle. No 4-wheelers, RZRs, SXSs, or Smart Cars allowed.

Schedule

Thursday

• Gates Open at 4PM
• Test and Tune 6-10PM ($40)

Friday

• Gates Open at 12PM
• Time Run 5PM
• Racing to follow

Saturday

• Gates Open at 8AM
• Time Run 9AM
• 1st Round to Follow

Sunday

• Gates Open at 8AM
• New Entry Time Runs 9AM
• Jr Time Run approx 9AM
• Racing to follow

Crew/Spectator Admission:

• Thursday-Sunday $50
• Single Day: $20
• Kids 10 & Under FREE

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