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Full Throttle.
All Season.

Redding Motorsports Park hosts NHRA-sanctioned drag racing, high-energy drifting, and iconic signature events that have defined Northern California motorsport for decades.

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Midnite Mayhem GrudgeFest & Skid Pit
Sat June 13 · Gates Open 8PM
30+
Events Per Season
NHRA
Sanctioned Facility
3+
Motorsport Disciplines

Where Northern California Comes to Race

From NHRA Summit ET Series weekends and JR Dragster divisional events, to the legendary Kool April Drags featuring Jets and Blown Alcohol Funny Cars — Redding Motorsports Park is the region's home for serious competition and unforgettable spectacle. Every season brings signature events that draw racers and fans from across California and beyond.

⚠️ Hot Weather Policy: Events may be canceled when forecast temps exceed 106°F at race time — for the safety of racers, fans, and staff.
Drag racing at Redding Motorsports Park NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series

Events & Disciplines

NHRA Sanctioned

ET Bracket & JR Drag Racing

The heart of the Park's calendar. NHRA Summit ET Series events run across multiple weekends covering Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Motorcycle, JR Dragsters, and more. Full bracket racing for all skill levels with NHRA points on the line.

Super Pro Sportsman Jr Dragsters Motorcycle Highschool Class
Race Schedule
Saturday Nights

Midnite Mayhem GrudgeFest & Skid Pit

The Park's rawest, most electric event format. Street Machine grudge racing on the strip, plus the Skid Pit for tire-shredding burnout competition. Gates open 8PM, racing from 9PM to 1AM — lights out, no excuses.

Gates 8PM Racing 9PM–1AM Skid Pit Street Cars Welcome
Event Info
Competition & Exhibition

Drift Competition & Exhibition

Redding Motorsports Park hosts drift competition and exhibition events, bringing controlled sideways action to a dedicated venue. A dynamic crowd-draw that expands the Park's reach into a new generation of motorsport fans.

Competition Format Exhibition Runs Tandem Battles
Drift Events
Signature Annual Event

Kool April Drags

The crown jewel of the season. The Kool April Drags is a multi-day spectacular featuring Jet Cars, Blown Alcohol Funny Cars, West Coast Outlaws, Extreme Pro Mods, and NorCal Drag Bikes. Plus a Car Show and Street Machine GrudgeFest opener. This is a can't-miss event.

Jet Cars Funny Cars Pro Mods Car Show NorCal Drag Bikes
Event Details
NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series

Thunder Under The Lites

The NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series comes to Redding with Nitro Burning Top Fuel Dragsters, Pro Comp, West Coast Outlaws, Jr Fuel Dragsters, Pro Gas Door Cars, Nostalgia Eliminator classes, and Hot Rod. A full weekend of fire, fury, and nostalgia-soaked speed.

Nitro Top Fuel Pro Comp WC Outlaws Nostalgia Eliminator Jr Fuel
Race Info

Upcoming Events

Full Calendar
Jun
13
Midnite Mayhem GrudgeFest & Skid Pit
Gates 8PM · Racing 9PM–1AM
Regular
Jun
19
Test N Tune at the Dragstrip
Gates Open 12noon · Testing 6PM–10PM
Regular
Jun
20–21
NHRA Summit ET Series & JR Dragster Divisional
75th Anniversary Wally Trophies · 8AM
Signature
Sep
12
Thunder Under The Lites — NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Series
Nitro Fuel Dragsters · Pro Comp · West Coast Outlaws
Signature
Oct
1–4
NHRA Summit/Hoosier North ET Finals
Gambler · Race of Champions · Season Finale
Signature
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Events in Blue are Redding Motorsport's Signature, Can't-Miss Events — and once you've been to one, you'll understand why fans come back every single year.

Redding Motorsports Park · Redding, California

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Whether you're a seasoned bracket racer, a first-time spectator, or looking to rent the track — Redding Motorsports Park has a place for you. Tune to 97.5 FM on event days for live race audio.

★ Kids 11 and younger admitted free with paid adult

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