The first installment of the Empire Tech Friday Theme Nights is here!

Racer Entry: $35

Spectator/Crew Entry: $20

This event is a 1/4 mile open test & tune with $100 prizes for the import and domestic car with the fastest ET within their category.

Your $35 racer entry is good for the test & tune, car show, burnout competition, and sliding competition!

The IHRA Spring Nationals will be taking place this week from Thursday, May 7th to Saturday, May 9th!

Please note that ALL classes will be competing to the 1/8 mile this week due to concerns regarding weather/temperature. If necessary, Sunday, May 10th will be used as a rain date.

All racers should enter the facility through Gate A. Spectators should park in lot A and cross the bridge to the spectator gate.

Facility Address:
2650 National Rd SW
Hebron, OH 43025

Get ready for the Ohio Nitro Nationals here at Darana Raceway - Hebron! The AMRA is bringing the heat from May 1st-3rd with all the power and action a motorcycle fan could dream of. More details to come soon - stay tuned here and at AMRALive.com so you don't miss a beat!

Registration for the 2026 points program is officially open!

There is no deadline for points registration, but please note that you must register for points prior to any events you wish to receive points for. Points will not be awarded retroactively in the case that you sign up for the points program after a points race.

Click HERE to view the schedule in full resolution!

Here is the much-anticipated 2026 Darana Raceway - Hebron schedule!

It's time to celebrate the 2025 racing season at our Champions' Awards Banquet! Join us at Venue 901 in Newark for an unforgettable evening as we honor the achievements of our racers and the contributions of our staff that helped to make this a great racing season.

SPECIAL AWARDS: VOTING CONCLUDED 01/16/2026

CLASS CHAMPIONS: Please note that you will receive two complimentary tickets at the door.

Friday, October 10th marks the start of our Halloween Hootout, the final event of the season, and we're kicking it off with four 32-car shootouts! Box and No Box will have a high roller and low roller shootout in each class. Gates open at 8:00 AM, shootouts start at 6:00 PM.

Registrations are now closed! Below is the list of drivers who made it into the shootouts.

You’ve asked for it, now be a part of the action. Get YOUR tickets now as the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series marks the explosive return of one of drag racing’s most electrifying series.  

Be there for the heart-stopping action when 12,000-horsepower, fire-breathing Nitro Top Fuel and Funny Cars rocket down the track over 300 miles per hour. 

See the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series on July 11 - 12!

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****Yes, we are aware of the forecast for this weekend, that being said the run schedule for each day is subject to change.  Make sure to check our Facebook page for the latest updates on any schedule changes***