About This Event
Mopar Blast 8 takes place Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, 2026, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. The multi-feature event brings together drag racing, an automotive parts and memorabilia swap meet, and a Saturday car show.
The car show is held Saturday only, with participant voting beginning at 11:00 AM and awards presented to the top three in each class, including Best of Show, Long Distance, A Body, B Body, C Body, E Body, Truck, Pre 1960, AMC, and Modern Muscle. Drag racing runs across both days and features the Scott Sieveking Memorial Race, Mopar vs. the World shootouts, Demon/Redeye/Hellcat classes, and Victory Nostalgia Super Stock competition.
Saturday evening activities include a performance by Amberwood presented by Chuck-A-Burger starting at 5:00 PM, followed by a Participant Appreciation Dinner sponsored by TR Miller. Spectator admission is $25 daily, and car show entry is $25 pre-entry or at the gate.
Event Highlights
- Scott Sieveking Memorial Drag Race
- Mopar vs. The World Drag Racing
- Automotive Parts & Memorabilia Swap Meet
- Live Music by Amberwood Presented by Chuck-A-Burger
- Participant Appreciation Dinner Sponsored by TR Miller
Event Details
- Spectator Admission
- $25
- Awards / Judging
- Car Show voting begins Saturday at 11:00 AM. Top 3 in each class receive awards. Classes: Best of Show, Long Distance, A Body, B Body, C Body, E Body, Truck, Pre 1960, AMC, Modern Muscle.
- Show Vehicle Registration
- Car Show: $25 pre-entry or at gate; Drag Race: $80–$140 pre-entry, $100–$160 at gate; Trophy Class: $45 pre-entry, $60 at gate
- Vehicle Registration Link
- Register your vehicle
Location
World Wide Technology Raceway700 Raceway BlvdMadison, IL 62060Organizer / Source
- Organizer
- Mopar Blast
- Official website
- Visit website
- Event website
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