The cost of building a drag strip will vary depending on where you live and what sort of permits are required for this sort of construction project, but the general consensus is that, on average, a fully functioning drag strip will probably cost you anywhere from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 just to get it off the ground.

Who owns Bunker Hill Dragstrip?

Adam Confer
Since 1956, Bunker Hill Dragstrip is celebrating 62-years of motorsports entertainment in 2018. Track owner Adam Confer grew up watching his dad race down the track and even racing himself in 2002 at tracks in Michigan.

Are drag strips profitable?

For most “average” tracks, test-n-tune nights are when you can actually profit the most. You can take in a ton of money on big money bracket races, divisionals, and big heads-up events, but you have a ton of outlay between payouts, marketing, labor, insurance and supplies.

Is drag racing an expensive hobby?

Drag racing For those addictive to adrenaline and the smell of burning tires, this hobby is a perfect choice. Speed is the essential component of this hobby, but you will also spend your money pretty fast! Depending on the amount of work you are ready to do on the car, the price will range from some $3,000 to $20,000.

How many acres do you need for a drag strip?

Effectively, you will need at least 4000 feet length-wise and a minimum track width of 60 feet, including a foot wall on either side. The minimum you will need to build a drag racing track is about 200 acres.

How long is a 1/4 mile drag strip?

1,320 feet
Traditionally, a drag strip is 1,320 feet, which equals a quarter-mile. (One mile equals 5,280 feet.) Many classes in NHRA drag racing—actually, all but the Top Fuel and Funny Car classes—still compete on a quarter-mile course.

Is drag racing a dying sport?

Drag racing isn’t dying. It’s just changing. Nobody really likes change, but besides paying taxes and dying, change is another inevitable fact of life. And naturally with now 24 NHRA national events, class racing is not contested at each one of them, making the eliminator portion of the event the main affair.

Why is NHRA not at Atlanta anymore?

It will be the 40th Southern Nationals at the Atlanta Dragway after last year’s event was postponed due to the new coronavirus pandemic. The dragway was built in 1975 out of what was originally planned to be a runway. The track was sanctioned by the NHRA in 1980 and was bought by the non-profit in 1993.

Is owning a racetrack profitable?

Owning a racetrack can be a profitable business for anyone with a background in auto sales, auto repair, retail auto parts, hospitality, or anyone with a love for racing and a passion for business and people.

How much would it cost to build your own race track?

It typically costs about $100,000 per mile for two-lane pavement, but two lanes are not for the racetrack. It is reasonable to assume a cost of approximately $200,000 to build a four-lane track. Four lanes are critical, so drivers don’t go off track if they drift across lanes.

Why is NHRA 1000 feet?

At the time, it was considered an interim step for the NHRA to take. The thought was that would allow the cars more time to slow down (from a slower speed than they customarily would have been traveling) and an extra 320 feet of shutdown area.

What is the history of Bunker Hill dragstrip?

Bunker Hill Dragstrip will celebrate its 65th anniversary of racing when it opens for pre-season testing on March 27, with events scheduled most weekends thru October. The track, located one and one-half miles southeast of Grissom Air Reserve Base, originally opened as Indiana’s first drag strip on August 25, 1956.

What is the OSR motorcycles Series at Bunker Hill?

The first of the five-race 2021 OSR Motorcycles Series is set for Saturday, May 22 as part of Bunker Hill Dragstrip’s IHRA Summit Super Series. The series features some of the quickest street-type motorcycles in the state.

When are the 2021 summit Super Series races at Bunker Hill?

Races #8 and #9 in the 2021 IHRA Summit Super Series are set for Saturday and Sunday (June 19 & 20) this weekend at Bunker Hill Dragstrip along with the second race in the season’s OSR Motorcycle Series on Saturday night and another Friday Night Fun Night with grudge racing and test and tune.

How much does it cost to get into the Jr dragster race?

The Jr. Dragster Iron Man will be up for grabs at the ALL Jr. Dragster event coming up Sunday, August 8th. The Friday Night Fun Grudge and test and tune will get the weekend going with gates opening at 5 and runs from 6 to 10 p.m. General admission is only $10 with car and driver entry (includes admission) $25.