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Track Rental Services

In Business Since 1955

Same-Day Racing

Private Track Rentals

In Business Since 1955

Same-Day Racing

Private Track Rentals

(262) 302-2138
Please Call for Availability and Tickets
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Host Your Private Event at Our Legendary Track

Private event track rentals from Great Lakes Dragaway are available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  (As is available, Dates fill up fast) 

Track rentals are designed for inviting or sponsoring an outing for your friends, clients, employees, corporate/manufacturer use, testing, and more.


Our Typical Track rentals are NOT for open public invitations nor sales of tickets or services provided by Great Lakes Dragaway.  For this type of event, please stop and see Randy in person.

There are no dates available for full-turn-over operation of Great Lakes Dragaway. 

Cooperative events can be discussed, and/or reserved areas for private events during existing race days can be arranged.


Usual rental periods are from Tues thru Fri., 11:00 AM to 4:30PM Please Note: At 4:30, the Lanes will be Closed.

Rental includes using the drag strip and timing equipment, the track and tower personnel required to operate the dragstrip, staffed ambulance, and EMTs. 


Fees are based on the number of racers you plan to have in attendance. For hourly rate rentals, photo shoots, or events needing fewer services, schedule a meeting with Claire.


There is no charge for concessions with Events with 30 or more racers. Fuel and helmet rental is also available. For smaller rentals: concessions are open $100+. Drifting requires an added cost of $500 per event.   

Spectators, sponsors, and photographers are limited by the organizer's invitation.


At 5:00 PM, the track opens to the public. All participants are invited to stay for the evening program at no additional cost.  Any potential food vendors must have proper licensing and must contact the track regarding regulations.


In case of inclement weather, the full deposit will be transferred to an alternate date. Cancelations must be made more than 30 days before the event date, and the full deposit will be applied to a new date. For cancelations 30 days or less, you will forfeit $500. from the deposit.


Below are the baseline rates to host a Private Drag racing event at GLD with standard services.


Number of Racers               Rental Price

Up to 20 Cars                            $2000.

21 thru 30 cars                          $2500.

31 thru 40 cars                          $3000.

41  thru 50 cars                        $3500.

51  thru 60 cars                        $4000.

61  thru 70 cars                        $4500.

71 thru  80 cars                        $5000.

A 50% deposit is required to book your event. 

Balance due prior to the event.

For additional info, Contact Randy or Claire at the Track: (262) 302-2138

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Affordable Track Rental Services for Private Events

Call Great Lakes Dragaway today!

(262) 302-2138

(262) 302-2138
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Great Lakes Dragaway is fantastic. Nothing better than going to an old drag strip watching hot rods. This place opened in 1955 and has all the nostalgia you'd want to see at a drag strip. I would like to invest in this place myself to make sure it stays open for as long as possible.

- James L.

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