GULF COAST RACE WEEK 2026 — GULFPORT DRAGWAY IS ABOUT TO COME ALIVE
October is bringing the sound of horsepower, the smell of race fuel and more than a week of automotive action to Gulfport Dragway as Gulf Coast Race Week 2026 takes over the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
Whether you’re a lifelong drag racing fan, in town for Cruisin’ the Coast, or simply looking for something exciting to do with family and friends, Gulfport Dragway is the place to be.
FOUR GREAT EVENTS — ONE RACE WEEK!
It all kicks off October 2–3 with the 37th Annual Ford vs. Chevy Drags. One of America’s greatest automotive rivalries comes to the starting line as the Blue Oval battles the Bowtie. Pick your side and come see who earns the bragging rights! Added with the Small Tire Shootout and Jet Dragsters blasting down the 1/4 Mile Strip, this is event will be nothing short of EPIC!!!!!!
Then on Wednesday, October 7, the lights come on for Busch Light King of the Mountain. Wednesday night racing under the lights means side-by-side action and an affordable night out, with spectator admission only $10.
But we’re just getting started.
Thursday, October 8, Cruisin’ After Dark returns for its 3rd Annual event! See the cars you’ve been admiring all week do more than cruise the Coast. The evening features 1/4-mile drag racing, a Parade of Cars and the Smoke ’Em Till They Pop Contest! Spectator admission is just $10.
Then October 9–10, the highly anticipated Southeast Gassers Association Gulf Coast Nationals closes out Race Week with two days of Championship Drag Racing action and a DOUBLE FEATURE. Friday and Saturday qualifying begins at 4 PM, with adults just $25 and kids 10 & under FREE.
MAKE IT A RACECATION!
This isn’t just another weekend at the racetrack…….It’s Gulf Coast Race Week.
Spend your days enjoying everything the Mississippi Gulf Coast has to offer, then head to Gulfport Dragway for an evening filled with horsepower, burnouts, racing and entertainment.
Bring the family. Bring your friends. Bring the car club.
From Ford vs. Chevy to King of the Mountain, Cruisin’ After Dark and the Gulf Coast Nationals, there’s something happening throughout the week.
FOUR GREAT EVENTS — ONE RACE WEEK!
MAKE IT A RACECATION!
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GULF COAST RACE WEEK 2026
