Byron Dragway

Byron Dragway The Playground of Power! For over fifty-five years, Byron Dragway has been creating memories for race fans and racers alike.
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Open every weekend, April-October, our schedule includes one of a kind, thrilling events that cannot be found anywhere else (Glory Days, World Power Wheel Standing Championship). Byron Dragway is a family owned dragstrip that is passionately managed, well maintained, friendly, clean, and inviting. We look forward to seeing you at "The Playground of Power!"

Two days and two nights of vintage drag racing await at Meltdown 10, Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, 2026 at Byron Drag...
05/30/2026

Two days and two nights of vintage drag racing await at Meltdown 10, Friday and Saturday, July 17-18, 2026 at Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois.

See 500 vintage drag cars - gassers, front engine dragsters, altereds, super stocks, stock, hot rods, motorcycles and more.

Pictured is Matt Bohl’s “Short Fuse” ‘63 Chevy II.

Meltdown10.com for more!

June is stacked with action at the track! 🔥 Which event are you most excited for?
05/29/2026

June is stacked with action at the track! 🔥

Which event are you most excited for?

Mike Bilina knows how to "hang 'em high & let it fly" in his wheel standing '56 Chevy!And you'll get to see him and 500 ...
05/29/2026

Mike Bilina knows how to "hang 'em high & let it fly" in his wheel standing '56 Chevy!

And you'll get to see him and 500 other vintage drag cars take the quarter-mile trip down memory lane at Meltdown 10 - the nation's premier Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet - July 17-18, 2026 at Byron Dragway in beautiful Byron, Illinois.

Be there or be square!

Meltdown10.com for all things Meltdown!

Brew City Gassers

49 days until Byron Dragway becomes the "Gasser Capital of the World!"That's when we welcome the triumphant return of Me...
05/29/2026

49 days until Byron Dragway becomes the "Gasser Capital of the World!"

That's when we welcome the triumphant return of Meltdown 10 - the nation's premier vintage drag race, car show & swap meet, July 17-18, 2026.

Pictured is Dave Beschta of the Brew City Gassers. You can see him and 500 more '66 & older vintage cars in attendance!

Visit Meltdown10.com for all things Meltdown 10!

T-Minus 5️⃣0️⃣ days until the Meltdown 10 - the nation's premier Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet at Byron Dragwa...
05/28/2026

T-Minus 5️⃣0️⃣ days until the Meltdown 10 - the nation's premier Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet at Byron Dragway in beautiful Byron, Illinois, July 17-18, 2026.

Pictured is Art Beeler of the Brew City Gassers in his stick-shift "Sour Grape" '64 Chevy II.

See "Sour Grape" and 500 other vintage drag cars at Meltdown 10!

For all things Meltdown 10, visit Meltdown10.com

Looking for an excuse to spend the weekend at the track? 👀We’ve got Test & Tune happening Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday, ...
05/28/2026

Looking for an excuse to spend the weekend at the track? 👀

We’ve got Test & Tune happening Friday, Saturday, AND Sunday, so plenty of chances to get some passes in and dial your setup. We also welcome our friends from Chicagoland Mustang Club, Buick Olds Pontiac Club and Rockford Pro Street! Plus, we’ll have Street/Sportsman #3 and Index #3 on Sunday.

05/27/2026

Track Talk Wednesday – Ep. 12🏁

Each Wednesday I’ll give you:
• Weekend Wrap-Up
• What’s Ahead This Weekend

Quick updates straight from the track so everyone stays in the loop.

See you at the track!

Just 51 days until the Meltdown 10 Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet at Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois, July 17-...
05/27/2026

Just 51 days until the Meltdown 10 Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet at Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois, July 17-18, 2026.

Pictured is Warren Anderson of the Brew City Gassers in his "Crankenstein" '55 Chevy.

See this and 500 other vintage drag cars at Meltdown 10!

Only 51 days until we’re turnin’ and burnin’ tires at the Meltdown 10 Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet at Byron D...
05/27/2026

Only 51 days until we’re turnin’ and burnin’ tires at the Meltdown 10 Vintage Drag Race, Car Show & Swap Meet at Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois, July 17-18, 2026.

Pictured is Tom Alleman of the Brew City Gassers in his Tuff II Chevy II.

See this and 500 other vintage drag cars at Meltdown 10!

05/27/2026

Another unforgettable Spring Bracket Nationals weekend is in the books! Congratulations to all of our winners for an outstanding weekend of racing. 🏆

Not pictured: Saturday Novice Winner Allie Coonan and Pro Eliminator Winner Garth Morgan.

Address

7287 N River Road
Byron, IL
61010

Telephone

+18153910000

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