Easton Memorial Weekend – Box/No-Box at Coles County Dragway
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled Fourth of July celebration at the Easton Memorial Weekend – Box No-Box event, taking place at the legendary Coles County Dragway in Charleston, Illinois on July 4, 2026! This high-octane drag racing spectacular promises to deliver heart-pounding action as drivers compete in both box and no-box categories, creating an exciting mix of strategy and raw speed that will keep spectators on the edge of their seats throughout the day.
The event features an impressive prize structure with a $4,000 combo purse up for grabs, ensuring that top-tier racers from across the region will be bringing their A-game to the quarter-mile. Junior racers aren’t left out of the action either, with a dedicated $500 prize pool specifically for the Jr’s division, making this a true family-friendly motorsports event where the next generation of drag racing talent can showcase their skills alongside seasoned veterans.
Racing enthusiasts can expect a full day of competitive action with Jr’s, N/S (No Show), and TnT (Test and Tune) sessions providing diverse racing opportunities for participants of all skill levels. Whether you’re watching lightning-fast doorslammers battle it out in the box or witnessing the pure reaction-time battles in no-box competition, the variety ensures there’s something exciting happening on the track throughout the entire event. Gates open at 11AM, giving fans plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere and witness all the pre-race preparations.
This Independence Day weekend event at Coles County Dragway offers the perfect combination of patriotic celebration and motorsports excitement. The intimate setting of this renowned Charleston facility allows spectators to get up close to the action while experiencing the thunderous roar of high-performance engines and the electric atmosphere that only drag racing can provide. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate America’s birthday with some of the most exciting quarter-mile action Illinois has to offer!
Coles County Dragway
4700 W State St, Charleston, IL, 61920
