2025 will mark the 20th anniversary, and the 21st running, of Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week and it is going to the North East for only the second time in history. Hot Rod announced the dates and the tracks yesterday and we’re excited as hell. This is going to be a special one, with the start and end being held at Maryland International Raceway, with Numidia, Maple Grove, and Cecil County wrapping up the four tracks. This is going to be an awesome set of race tracks, with great surfaces and fast weather conditions being the norm at all four. We can’t wait to see what kind of performances will be the norm this year and also can’t wait to see if any new players show up from the North East that we don’t normally see.
And the new 3 year rules package will be announced soon.
HOT ROD DRAG WEEK 2025 PRESENTED BY GEAR VENDORS SCHEDULE
- Sunday, Sept. 14 – Tech Inspection, Registration, Test ‘N’ Tune, Maryland International Raceway (Budds Creek, Maryland)
- Monday, Sept. 15 – Day 1 Racing, Maryland International Raceway (Budds Creek, Maryland)
- Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Day 2 Racing, Numidia Dragway (Numidia, Pennsylvania)
- Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Day 3 Racing, Maple Grove Raceway (Reading, Pennsylvania)
- Thursday, Sept. 18 – Day 4 Racing, Cecil County Dragway (Rising Sun, Maryland)
- Friday, Sept. 19 – Day 5 Racing (Finals), Maryland International Raceway (Budds Creek, Maryland)
Drag Pack Ticket Program
Returning in 2025, Drag Week super fans can purchase a Drag Pack ticket that includes entry for one car, one driver, and one passenger for all HOT ROD Drag Week venues (Sunday, Sept. 14 through Friday, Sept. 19). Drag Pack ticket holders will get to park in the pits or in premier areas, have suite access and lunch at one venue (TBD) during the week, and receive one gift item per vehicle. The Drag Pack program is a great introduction to the drag-and-drive community. *Children 12 and under can enter with their family for free.
Spectator Information
Spectator tickets will be available at each individual track ($20). Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.
