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Drag Races

Hot August Nights

Drag Races

Presented by
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Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1, 2026 – with Burnout Competition on Saturday Night
Wednesday, August 5 to Saturday, August 8, 2026. 

Burnout Competition with $1000 in prizes on both Saturday, August 1 & Saturday, August 8

Racing begins at 6PM each night. Gates Open at 5:30PM.
Located in the west parking lot of the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks

Street Racing Gone Legal

It’s where the rubber meets the road… literally. Street legal racing down a 1/16 stretch of road, you’ll feel the heat, smell the rubber and hear the roar at this adrenaline-pumping event. Racers compete side-by-side with full professional equipment including “Christmas Tree” starting lights, finish line displays and full comparative printouts for each driver.

Don’t have a 1979 or older vehicle? No problem. We welcome ALL MAKES AND MODELS EVERY NIGHT at the Drag Races, except EVs (electric vehicles) and vehicles fueled by alcohol or nitrous oxide.

Apply Today whether your a registered participant or not! 

Registered Participants: Free

Non-Registered Participants: $35

ticket options

Want to be up close to the action? Purchase a reserved table or individual ticket to the Burnout Bar sponsored by Big O’ Tires. A reserved table for four (4) or individual admission purchase includes two (2) drink tickets per person and pub snacks. Seating is located in prime viewing along the starting line. It’s THE place to be!

Drag Races Schedule

Non-registered and Registered Vehicles:

Wednesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 8

  • 6 pm to Midnight
  • Open to any year vehicle – event participants or not
  • $30 for non-Hot August Nights participant vehicles.

Wondering what kind of juice your new car brings? See how it stacks up by racing a friend or going head-to-head against a classic in this street-legal race. Limited to 40 non-classic entrants (1980 or newer) nightly.

Drag Races for Registered Participants:

Wednesday, August 7 – Saturday, August 10
Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 open to 1979 and older vehicles only

  • 6pm to Midnight
  • Free for registered HAN participants
  • $50 for non-registered vehicles Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6

Ready to race?

Applications for the 2026 Drag Races are now available. Click the button and follow the instructions. A list of requirements and pit rules are below.

Register Online 2026 Application
Requirements
  • Only registered Hot August Nights classic car participants qualify for nightly prizes. Top two racers in both elapsed time (breakout set at 5 seconds) and reaction time: 1st Place is $150 and 2nd place is $50 Summit Equipment Gift Card.
  • Nightly winners qualify for Saturday night Grand Finals with top prize of $300 for fastest elapsed time and fastest reaction time.
  • No venue admittance after 10:30pm Thursday, or after 11:30pm Saturday.
  • The Burnout Competition winner will receive $650, with 2nd receiving $350.

All vehicles are subject to inspection and must be street-legal.

Pit Rules
  • No admittance without Pit Pass.
  • Each car registered to race will receive two Pit Passes. These will be good for the duration of the event. If they are lost, they will not be replaced.
  • No one under the age of 14 years is allowed into the Pit area.
  • Speed Limit under 5 MPH in Pits
  • Be respectful of the HAN volunteers.

Abusive language or actions will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion for the remainder of the event.

  • Be respectful of each other.
  • Alcohol consumption in the Pits will be cause for expulsion from the Drags for the remainder of the week.

 In the case of expulsion for any reason, the monies paid will NOT be refunded.

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