Small Tire Final, Index Final and Bracket Gamblers at Kearney Raceway Park
Get ready for an action-packed day of side-by-side drag racing competition as Kearney Raceway Park hosts the Small Tire Final, Index Final, and Bracket Gamblers event on October 10, 2026. This exciting race day brings together some of the most competitive and fan-friendly formats in grassroots drag racing, delivering the kind of wheel-to-wheel intensity that keeps motorsports enthusiasts coming back for more. Whether you’re a seasoned racer looking to throw down or a fan who loves watching talented drivers push their machines to the limit, this is one event you won’t want to miss.
The day kicks off with pits and gates opening at 12:00 PM, giving racers and fans plenty of time to get settled in before time trials fire up at 1:00 PM. The competition lineup features three thrilling classes: Heads Up Small Tire, a hard-charging category where grippy rubber and raw power collide in all-out heads-up battle; Index classes, where consistency and precision driving are rewarded as competitors dial in to hit their numbers lap after lap; and Bracket Gamblers, the ultimate test of driver skill and reaction time that keeps everyone on the edge of their seats right up until the final light goes green.
Kearney Raceway Park is a beloved destination in the drag racing community, known for its welcoming atmosphere and well-organized events that cater to both competitors and spectators alike. October 10th falls at a prime time of year when cooler fall temperatures mean better air quality, improved track conditions, and some truly fast elapsed times — making this a fantastic opportunity for racers to lay down their best numbers of the season and for fans to witness some spectacular runs in person.
Whether you’re suiting up to compete or heading out for a great day of motorsports entertainment, the Small Tire Final, Index Final, and Bracket Gamblers event at Kearney Raceway Park has something for everyone. Mark October 10, 2026 on your calendar, load up the trailer, or grab your crew and head out to the track for a day filled with speed, strategy, and the unmistakable thunder of drag racing at its finest.
