US 60 Dragway MEGA BUCKS Coming May 28-31

Mark your calendars for the US 60 Dragway MEGA BUCKS presented by Oakley Motorsports coming up on May 28-31, 2026.

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HARDINSBURG, KY- US 60 Dragway is gearing up for their big money bracket racing event, MEGA BUCKS presented by Oakley Motorsports coming up on May 28-31, 2026. This four-day event will feature a $5,000 Warm-up race, twin $20,000 races, Sunday $10,000-to-win race, $500-to-win Junior Dragsters, and the Oakley Elite 8 Shootout. This race is capped at 320 cars and this event is currently SOLD OUT! You can message the US 60 Dragway Facebook page to be added to the alternate list!

See more details below.

Thursday Mega Bucks Brawl

This early-bird race will be contested on Thursday, May 29, and will feature a $5,000-to-win purse, with $1,500 going to the runner-up, $600 to semifinalists, and $250 to quarterfinalists. The entry fee will be $100, and a $50 buyback option will be available.

Twin $20K Races- Friday & Saturday

Friday and Saturday will each host twin $20,000-to-win races, with $4,000 awarded to the runner-up, $1,500 to semifinalists, and $750 to quarterfinalists. Round money will begin with third-round winners. A $150 re-entry round will be available if your first-round win light does not turn on. The daily run order will be: all door cars, all dragsters, double-entered door cars, and double-entered dragsters.

Sunday $10K

To close out the weekend, Sunday will feature a $10,000-to-win race with $2,000 going to runner-ups, $700 to semis, and $400 to quarter-finalists. Round Money will also begin with third round winners. There will also be a re-entry round for $100 if needed.

Oakley Motorsports Elite 8

All drivers who pre-enter the MEGA BUCKS event will be entered into a random drawing, where eight drivers will be selected to compete for an all-aluminum Oakley Motorsports 632 Brodix Head Hunter engine. If a selected driver is unable to race or has a broken car, another name will be drawn. Spots are non-transferable and may not be sold.

Junior Dragsters

On both Saturday and Sunday, Junior Dragsters will compete for $500 to win, with $100 awarded to the runner-up and $50 to semifinalists. The weekend entry fee for both days is $100, or you can enter a single day for $65. A $20 buyback will be available each day.

Driver & Crew Hospitality Menu

*Must have crew or driver armband!*

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, morning donuts will be provided by American RV. Friday night’s dinner—featuring steak, chicken, green beans, and mac and cheese—will be provided by Steve Conley Racing. Saturday night’s dinner, including a shrimp boil, fish, fries, and coleslaw, will be provided by LAW Chevrolet.

Pre-Entry Information

The big car single weekend entry is $699, which includes one entry into both $20K races and the $10K. A double weekend entry is $1,200 for drivers who want to double-enter all three days. This event is capped at 320 cars and is currently sold out. You can message the US 60 Dragway Facebook page to be added to the alternate list!

Schedule

Thursday

• Gates Open at 8AM
• Open Time Runs 12-5PM
• 1st Round Mega Bucks Brawl at 5:30PM

Friday

• Gates Open at 7AM
• New Entry Time Runs 9AM
• Racing to follow

Saturday

• Gates Open at 7AM
• New Entry Time Runs 7:30AM
• 1st Round at 8AM

Sunday

• Gates Open at 7AM
• New Entry Time Runs 8AM
• Racing to follow

Crew/Spectator Admission:

• Thursday-Sunday $75
• Friday-Sunday $60
• OR $20 per day
• Kids 12 & Under FREE

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