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The 2026 Season Schedule is here!

The 2026 season brings new and exciting events to enhance our well-developed schedule, along with the addition of NHRA as MIR's sanctioning body. The change brings a much-anticipated National Event, and we are happy to announce the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals on May 29-31. This event features Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car and more!

The NHRA Division 1 Lucas Oil Divisional Series is making a pit stop at MIR on June 18-21 for a doubleheader; this event has four days of non-stop racing action. Classes include Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, Comp, Stock, Super Stock, Top Sportsman and more!

The final addition to the 2026 schedule is the Mid Atlantic Super Series featuring NHRA Sportsman Classes.

Returning fan favorite events include Door Wars presented by ATI Performance products, Carter Machinery Truck Mania presented by We Pave, PDRA, Jet Wars, XDA, NOPI, Sealmaster Superchargers Showdown, Ford Fever Classic presented by Balt-Wash Ford Dealers, Mopar Eastern Classic, and we save the best for last the Haltech World Cup Finals – Import vs. Domestic presented by Wiseco!

The East Coast Collision Midnight Madness Series and 1320 Fabrication ET Series are the backbone of our schedule, and they both promise to continue delivering fun and friendly competition for you and your family to enjoy. On select Fridays and Sundays, stop by to check out our Test and Tunes – everyone is welcome!

We are excited to bring our racers, fans, sponsors, media, and vendors another great season of good times, great racing, and loads of fun at Maryland International Raceway. We hope to see all of you at Budds Creek in the spring.

 

 

 

MIR Launches Campaign to Give Our Youngest Fans and Future Racers a Safer Place to Play

01/14/2026

As part of a massive wave of facility improvements currently underway, Maryland International Raceway (MIR) needs your help with a special project dedicated to our youngest fans and future drag racers: the complete replacement of the track's 34-year-old playground...
 
 
 
 

NHRA AND MIR ANNOUNCE JUNIOR DRAGSTER SHOOTOUT FOR POTOMAC NATIONALS

01/12/2026

Maryland International Raceway (MIR) and the NHRA Northeast Division are excited to announce a special addition to the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals: an 8-car Junior Dragster Shootout to be held during the national event weekend, May 29-31, 2026.A SPECIAL EXHIBITION Due to the extensive footprint required for professional teams and the tight broadcast schedule of an NHRA National Event...
 
 
 
 

Team MIR Headed to NHRA JDRL Eastern Conference Finals at Bristol Dragway

01/09/2026

Maryland International Raceway (MIR) is proud to announce that we will be sending a dedicated contingent of racers to represent the track at the NHRA JDRL Eastern Conference Finals, held at Bristol Dragway...
 
 
 
 

Maryland International Raceway Adds Sportsman Class to 1320 Fabrication ET Series for 2026

01/08/2026

Maryland International Raceway (MIR) is excited to announce the addition of the Sportsman Class to the 1320 Fabrication ET Series. Designed for vehicles running 7.00 and slower in the 1/8-mile, this new category will compete at every scheduled 1320 Fabrication ET Series event throughout the 2026 season.
 
 
 
 

It's time to Celebrate our 2025 Track Champions

01/06/2026

The MIR Racer’s Party and Awards Ceremony is back! It’s time once again to give recognition and tribute to our respective champions, catch up with fellow racers, see what’s happening in 2026, and have some fun at the same time!
 
 
 

 

Reserve Your Day or Night & Come to Play with a Private Track Rental of Your Very Own

01/06/2026

Maryland Int’l Raceway is available during the season for weekday and evening testing (weather permitting of course).  This is a very easy and affordable program available to racers looking for that extra edge they’re sure to get with private track time...
 
 
 
 

Rick’s Jewelers “Ring for the Queen” Celebrates 22nd Year at MIR

01/06/2026
Rick Norris of Rick’s Jewelers has renewed the “Ring for the Queen” Challenge for 2026 to make it 22 years strong. This is one of the most unique and innovative programs ever held for the ET Racers at MIR...
 
 
 
 

1320 Fabrication Returns as ET Series Title for 6th Season
01/06/2026

1320 Fabrication stepped up to the plate with the title sponsorship for the ET Series program at MIR in 2021 and will return for their sixth season sponsoring the largest bracket program in the Mid-Atlantic and one of the largest on the East Coast...
 
 
 
 

Get Ready for Another Revved-up, High Performance Season In Hubble Motorsports Junior Dragster

01/06/2026
Maryland Int’l Raceway has one of the best weekly Junior Dragster programs in the country; with some of the greatest junior racers and families. Ron Hubble of Hubble Motorsports has continued his incredible support for the Junior Dragster program for 2026...

 
 
 
 

ET CENTRAL Is Where It’s At!

Be sure to check in regularly to the “ET Central” section on MIR's website to stay informed on everything ET at MIR. The 1320 Fabrication ET Series at Maryland Int'l Raceway is one of the best in the country featuring great programs like the Rick's Jewelers Ring for the Queen, NHRA Summit ET Series, JDRL Eastern Conference Finals, Northeast Summit ET Series Finals and Summit ET Series Championship, Guaranteed Purses and much much more. These exciting programs only enhance what is already a great weekly program.

With all of these special programs and the detailed information posted on our website, it can be easy to miss important information or at times difficult to find specific information. So be sure to click on “ET Central” on the main menu. All stories, information, rules, procedures, etc. pertaining to MIR’s 1320 Fabrication ET series will be conveniently listed in one location. Click and see why MIR is the place to race for all ET racers!

 

To visit ET Central CLICK HERE

 

 

Exciting Changes Underway at MIR

12/15/2025
Update: All the old jersey walls have been removed from along the racing surface.

 
 

 

 

East Coast Collision Announced as New Title Sponsor for Maryland International Raceway's "Midnight Madness" Series

12/04/2025
East Coast Collision has advanced its partnership with Maryland International Raceway (MIR), transitioning from an ET Series presenting sponsor to the official title sponsor of the popular "Midnight Madness" series. 

 
 

 

 

Track Upgrades Underway in Preparation for the NHRA Potomac Nationals

12/03/2025
Track upgrades have started in preparation for the May 29-31, 2026. NHRA Potomac Nationals.
 

 
 

 

 

Start your Licensing Process Here!

11/14/2025
An exciting part of every NHRA membership and license is the NHRA Racer Advantage program, which offers a multitude of benefits and special offers designed specifically for NHRA racers and members.

 
 

 

 

Congratulations Midnight Madness Grand Champions

11/03/2025
The 2025 Midnight Madness series was another fantastic season. As the season heated up and wore on, the racing action became more intense. At the end of the Grand Championship Runoff...

 
 

 

 

Bobby Mattera Wins No Box at the WDRA Summit World Championships

10/27/2025
The conclusion of the 2025 WDRA Summit World Championships presented by SunCoast Performance occurred on Saturday, where beautiful weather and no major mechanical malfunctions...

 
 

 

2025 Track Champions

 


Congratulations
Brandon Jenkins
1320 Fabrication ET Series
Hubble Motorsports
Junior Dragster Champion!

 


Congratulations
Jason Kirby
1320 Fabrication ET Series
Mod ET Champion!

 


Congratulations
Joey Mattera
1320 Fabrication ET Series
Top ET Champion!

 

 

 

1320 Fabrication ET Series presented by East Coast Collision 2025 Track Champions!

10/01/2025
It was another year with crazy weather impacting the weekend going into the final 1320 Fabrication ET Series presented by East Coast Collision points race at the SealMaster Superchargers Showdown...

 
 
 

 
 

Congratulations Bobby Mattera on winning the 2025 Rick's Jewelers Ring for the Queen!

 

Rick's Jewelers Ring for the Queen Winner

10/01/2025
Going into the final day for the Rick’s Jewelers Ring for the Queen, Bobby Mattera is leading the diamond point collection with 5 points and is vying for that beautiful ring...

 
 

 

MIR Hiring Track Manager

09/17/2025
Excellent career opportunity at Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Maryland for a motivated individual to oversee racing operations, directing events, handling track prep, managing staff, coordinating event checklists, and organizing track rentals...

 
 

 

Maryland International Raceway will be an NHRA track and host an NHRA National event in 2026

08/28/2025
MIR is proud to announce that we will be an NHRA sanctioned track starting in 2026. In addition, MIR will be the host track of the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals...