Welcome to Accelaquarter Raceway Park
Just one mile north of Harrisburg, Illinois on Hwy 34
Our location is 1515 Hiway 34 North, Harrisburg, IL
We are an 1/8 mile all concrete drag strip with over
1400 feet of shutdown area.
We are a non-sanctioned track.
We have a large paved pit parking area for the racers.
In the spectator area we have a comfortable covered grandstand
and parking areas you can view from your car or truck.
We are proud of our full service concession stand with a friendly staff, fresh cooked food, snacks & soft drinks, with a covered eating area.
There is great lighting on the track for the racers and for you to see all the action!
Just one mile north of Harrisburg, Illinois on Hwy 34
Our location is 1515 Hiway 34 North, Harrisburg, IL
We are an 1/8 mile all concrete drag strip with over
1400 feet of shutdown area.
We are a non-sanctioned track.
We have a large paved pit parking area for the racers.
In the spectator area we have a comfortable covered grandstand
and parking areas you can view from your car or truck.
We are proud of our full service concession stand with a friendly staff, fresh cooked food, snacks & soft drinks, with a covered eating area.
There is great lighting on the track for the racers and for you to see all the action!
Track Phone 812-244-9331
Spectator admission $8.00 Adults, 10 & under free.
"HANG 2" WHEELIE COMPETITION AND BRACKET RACING
SATURDAY JUNE 23.
If you are planning on entering our Hang 2 Wheelie Contest, we need you to contact us for pre-entry. You dont have to pre-enter to participate, but it would be appreciated. It will help us with scheduling.
Entry fee will be $40 and each driver will get 3 attempts. You will be judged on three catagories:
1 - Distance
2 - Control
3 - Showmanship
Contest should start about 8 PM.
Spectator admission $8.00, children 10 & under free.
Gates open at 12 noon
Test n Tune 2 -4 PM
Jrs. time trials @ 2:30 PM
Class time trials @ 4:30 PM
Class Eliminations @ 7:00 PM
We're hoping to put on a good show for the fans and have a little fun. Call 812-244-9331 or Facebook us to pre-enter.
JUNE 16 FINALISTS
Class Brackets Points Race
SUPER PRO
Win: Butch Crowley
R-Up: Frank Douglas
PRO:
Win: Chad Nelson
R-Up: Thomas Zimmerman
SPORTSMAN:
Win: Michael Simmons
R-Up: Patrick Seely
STREET TROPHY:
Win: Bryan Carmickle
R-Up: Thomas Syers
JR.DRAGSTER:
Win: Conner Dumanski
R-Up: Ali Phillips
Congratulations to all of our competitors and we appreciate you braving the extreme heat.
ACCELAQUARTER RACEWAY
Class Brackets Points Race
SUPER PRO
Win: Butch Crowley
R-Up: Frank Douglas
PRO:
Win: Chad Nelson
R-Up: Thomas Zimmerman
SPORTSMAN:
Win: Michael Simmons
R-Up: Patrick Seely
STREET TROPHY:
Win: Bryan Carmickle
R-Up: Thomas Syers
JR.DRAGSTER:
Win: Conner Dumanski
R-Up: Ali Phillips
Congratulations to all of our competitors and we appreciate you braving the extreme heat.
ACCELAQUARTER RACEWAY
The Dreher Bros. A/Fuel Dragster set a new track low E.T. Record Sat. Sept. 2nd 2017 3.821 seconds @ 178 mph
August 16, 2017
Mark Brothers to Accelaquarter Raceway
ATTENTION HARRISBURG AND AREA DRAG RACING FANS!
Looking for pictures taken at the Accelaquater Drag Strip from 1963 to 1973 or pictures of race cars that raced at that location during that same time period! In addition, if you were a driver or a fan during this period need your personal stories of a special race or event at Accelaquarter from 1963 to 1973. Know of a person who might share their material? Have a relative or friend that can help? Your contributions are needed for the upcoming publication, Accelaquarter Raceway, 1963 – 1973, The Glory Years!
Any costs associated with picture copying and postage will be refunded to you! Please get the word out! Any contribution that is used in the book will be given name credit in the actual publication!
Pictures: 5x7 or smaller, color or black and white, be sure to identify the car, the year taken, the name of the driver, and who gets the photo credit. If you choose to send original pictures they will be returned to you ASAP! We need you to state that we have permission to use the photo!
Personal stories: Print or type a personal story or event! We need your name on the story and your written approval to use it in the publication. If an edit is needed for space we will contact you. Make sure we have an e-mail or phone number for that purpose.
This publication will help preserve the rich racing history that occurred during this time frame! We thank you in advance for your contributions and help in getting the word out for pictures and material!
Mail your contributions to the following:
Glory Years, 2801 W 1200 N Roosevelt, UT 84066 -4648
E-Mail –gloryyears@yahoo.com
Phone- 801-319-3224
Mark Brothers to Accelaquarter Raceway
ATTENTION HARRISBURG AND AREA DRAG RACING FANS!
Looking for pictures taken at the Accelaquater Drag Strip from 1963 to 1973 or pictures of race cars that raced at that location during that same time period! In addition, if you were a driver or a fan during this period need your personal stories of a special race or event at Accelaquarter from 1963 to 1973. Know of a person who might share their material? Have a relative or friend that can help? Your contributions are needed for the upcoming publication, Accelaquarter Raceway, 1963 – 1973, The Glory Years!
Any costs associated with picture copying and postage will be refunded to you! Please get the word out! Any contribution that is used in the book will be given name credit in the actual publication!
Pictures: 5x7 or smaller, color or black and white, be sure to identify the car, the year taken, the name of the driver, and who gets the photo credit. If you choose to send original pictures they will be returned to you ASAP! We need you to state that we have permission to use the photo!
Personal stories: Print or type a personal story or event! We need your name on the story and your written approval to use it in the publication. If an edit is needed for space we will contact you. Make sure we have an e-mail or phone number for that purpose.
This publication will help preserve the rich racing history that occurred during this time frame! We thank you in advance for your contributions and help in getting the word out for pictures and material!
Mail your contributions to the following:
Glory Years, 2801 W 1200 N Roosevelt, UT 84066 -4648
E-Mail –gloryyears@yahoo.com
Phone- 801-319-3224
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Thanks to Bret Ray for the above video!!
The Grand Reopening of the all new Accelaquarter Raceway was Saturday, August 31, 2013. We have completely redone the racing surface, widening the track by 8 feet on each lane, and concreting the entire 1/8 mile with new asphalt surface on the shutdown section of the track. Also, a new tower with suites has been constructed, pit parking has been expanded, and spectator seating and parking is being upgraded, as well.
ACCELAQUARTER RACEWAY IS A 1/8 MILE DRAGSTRIP LOCATED AT 2101 IL Route 34N, Harrisburg, IL 62946 1/4 MILE NORTH OF SALINE CO. FAIRGROUNDS, HARRISBURG, IL.
Spectator admission $8 adults, 10 & under free.
Spectator admission $8 adults, 10 & under free.
