US 60 Fright Night Set for October 23-25

Mark your calendars for the spookiest bracket racing weekend coming October 23-25, 2026 at US 60 Dragway!

HARDINSBURG, KY- US 60 Dragway is set to host the ultimate spooky bracket racing weekend with their Fright Night event taking place October 23-25, 2026. Top Bulb and No Box racers will compete over three days of action-packed racing, while Junior Dragster racers will have two races on Saturday and Sunday.

The excitement doesn’t stop on the track as the Fright Night weekend offers fun for the whole family with a Spooky Pit Vehicle Race, a Pumpkin Painting Party, trackside Fright Night Films, and costume and pit decoration contests. With racing, prizes, and Halloween-themed activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at US 60 Dragway’s Fright Night event!

Get more details below.

Top Bulb

Top Bulb racers will compete in two $5,000-to-win races and one $10,000 main event throughout the weekend. Both Friday and Sunday will feature a $5,000-to-win race, with $1,000 going to the runner-up and $300 to each semi-finalist. A $75 buyback will also be available.

If you want to race only on Friday and Sunday, the entry fee is $100 per day.

Saturday will feature a $10,000-to-win main event for the Top Bulb category. The runner-up will earn $2,000, and semi-finalists will take home $750 each. A $100 buyback will be available.

If you’d like to race only on Saturday, the entry fee is $200. Alternatively, you can opt for a full weekend single entry for $275 which gives you one entry on all three days.

No Box

No Box racers will compete in two $2,500-to-win races on Friday and Sunday, along with a $5,000 main event on Saturday. On Friday and Sunday, runner-ups will earn $500, and semi-finalists will take home $150 each. A $40 buyback will be available on both days.

Saturday’s main event will pay $5,000 to the winner, $1,000 to the runner-up, and $300 to each semi-finalist. A $60 buyback will be available if needed.

A weekend single entry is $140 or if you prefer to race only on Friday and Sunday, the entry fee is $50 per day. Saturday-only entry is $100.

Junior Dragsters

Junior Dragster racers are also invited to join in on the fun, with $250-to-win races on both Saturday and Sunday! The runner-up will receive $100, and semi-finalists will earn $50 each. A $20 buyback will be available if needed. Weekend entry is $60, or you can race a single day for just $35.

Spooky Event Extras

Pit Vehicle Race

At approximately 10pm on Saturday night they will host Pit Vehicle races!

Fright Night Films

Friday night will kick off the spooky festivities with Trackside Fright Night Films, featuring two movies! The first, a not-so-scary movie, will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by a very scary movie at 9:00 PM. Be sure to bring a chair and a blanket!

Pumpkin Painting Party

Bring your own pumpkin and join the fun at the Friday Pumpkin Painting Party! US 60 Dragway will provide all the paints and brushes—just bring a pumpkin of your choice.

There will also be a Pumpkin Painting Contest, with the winner announced and awarded Saturday night!

Saturday Night Trick or Treating and Costume/ Pit Contest!

Saturday night will feature Trick-or-Treating along with costume and pit decoration contests! Wear your best costume and bring decorations to dress up your pit area and/or trunk.

Awards will be given out for:

• Best Kids Costume
• Best Adult Costume
• Best Group Costumes
• Best Decorated Pits
• Best Decorated Trunk
• Best Painted Pumpkin (from Friday’s Pumpkin Painting Party)

Schedule

Thursday

• TNT/ Early Parking
• Gates Open at 4PM
• Testing ($40) 6-10PM

Friday

• Gates Open at 8AM
• (1) Time Run at 11AM
• Racing to Follow

Saturday

• Gates Open at 8AM
• (1) Time Run at 10AM
• Racing to Follow

Sunday

• Gates Open at 8AM
• New Entry Time Run at 9:30AM
• Racing at 10AM

Crew/ Spectators

$20 Per Day or $50 Weekend

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