Bracket/TNT at Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway
Get ready to feel the thunder and smell the rubber burning as Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway in Spencer, IN roars to life on October 17, 2026, for an action-packed day of bracket racing and TNT drag racing action. This is the kind of event that separates the casual fans from the true horsepower faithful — a raw, exciting, and highly competitive day at one of Indiana’s beloved drag strips that promises to deliver thrills from the moment the gates swing open at 11AM.
Bracket racing is the great equalizer of motorsport, where skilled drivers of all experience levels and vehicle types go head-to-head using a handicap-based format that rewards consistency, precision, and racecraft over pure speed alone. Paired with TNT (Test-N-Tune) action, this event gives both competitors and enthusiasts a full plate of on-track excitement. Whether you’re watching seasoned bracket racers dial in their times with surgical accuracy or witnessing drivers shaking down their machines in test runs, the track will be alive with activity from 1PM onward with something to keep every motorsports fan glued to the action.
Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway has built a well-earned reputation as a grassroots racing destination where the community comes together to celebrate the sport they love. The atmosphere is welcoming, the competition is fierce, and the energy in the air is absolutely electric every time a pair of cars stages at the Christmas tree and waits for those lights to cascade down. It’s the kind of venue where legends are made on a local level and where the passion for drag racing is palpable in every corner of the property.
Whether you’re a competitor looking to flex your skills on a great track, a gearhead who lives for the sight and sound of drag racing, or someone looking to experience the sport for the very first time, the Bracket/TNT event on October 17th is the place to be. Mark your calendar, make your plans, and head out to Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway for what is sure to be an unforgettable day of straight-line speed and competition. Gates open at 11AM, with on-track action kicking off at 1PM — don’t miss it!
Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway
7848 Vilas Road, Spencer, IN
