Bracket/TNT at Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway
Get ready to feel the thunder and smell the rubber because the Bracket/TNT event is roaring back to Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway in Spencer, IN on September 12, 2026! This high-octane drag racing event brings together competitors and fans for an electrifying night of side-by-side racing action under the lights. Whether you’re a seasoned bracket racer looking to put your reaction times to the test or a die-hard fan who lives for the raw power of full-throttle acceleration, this is one event you simply cannot afford to miss.
Gates open at 5:00 PM, giving attendees plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere, check out the cars, and find the perfect spot to watch the action unfold. Engines fire up and the real excitement kicks into high gear when cars hit the track at 6:30 PM. Bracket racing is one of the most strategic and accessible formats in all of drag racing, where drivers of all skill levels and vehicle types compete on an even playing field using a handicap-based system — making every single run a nail-biting contest of skill, consistency, and nerve.
Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway has long been a beloved destination for the Midwest drag racing community, known for its passionate atmosphere and welcoming environment for racers and spectators alike. The TNT (Test and Tune) format adds an extra layer of excitement, giving drivers the opportunity to dial in their machines and push their limits in a fun, competitive setting. It’s the perfect blend of serious competition and pure, unfiltered motorsports fun that keeps fans and racers coming back year after year.
Whether you’re coming out to compete, wrench in the pits, or simply experience the incredible rush of watching doorslammers and bracket machines launch off the line into the Indiana night, the Bracket/TNT event on September 12, 2026, promises to deliver memories that will last a lifetime. Mark your calendar, load up the trailer, or just grab your crew and head out to Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway for a night of nothing but raw, wheel-standing, tire-smoking drag racing excitement!
Speed’s New Hope Indiana Dragway
7848 Vilas Road, Spencer, IN
