The Headless Horsepower Shootout

The Headless Horsepower Shootout brings two days of high-octane 1/8-mile drag racing and automotive entertainment to Keystone Motorsports Park on October 16–17, 2026. Presented by the Keystone Outlaws and Floyd Armel, the weekend combines heads-up drag racing action with a Halloween-themed atmosphere featuring live music, DJs, food trucks, costume contests, and activities for the entire family.

Racing kicks off Friday with gates opening at 3:00 PM, driver sign-ups from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, a mandatory drivers meeting at 5:30 PM, and the first round of eliminations starting at 6:00 PM. Friday competition includes Daily Driver ($50 buy-in), Tailgate class ($150 buy-in), 26s radial class ($150 buy-in), 5.50 Index ($100 buy-in), a Free Entry class with added purse money, and grudge racing for Friday competitors.

Saturday gates open at 9:00 AM with a morning car show running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM followed by car show awards. Race sign-ups run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM with the drivers meeting at noon and first round at 1:00 PM. Saturday classes feature 28×10.5 Small Tire ($250 buy-in), True Street ($150 buy-in), Stick Shift ($100 buy-in), Run What You Brung ($100 buy-in), Index classes (6.0/6.5 and 7.0/7.5 at $50 buy-in), and Junior Dragsters, all competing for class buy-ins plus added cash and sponsor money on top.