Kinston Drag Strip

Kinston Drag Strip Where Southern Hospitality and Traction are #1 The Kinston Dragstrip was originally built as a quarter-mile dragstrip in 1960 by four gentlemen.

Shade Aldridge, John White, Paul Nobles and Pos Jarman. Current track owner, Bobby Smith from Kinston, NC has owned it since 1977. KDS MotorSports became IHRA sanctioned in the mid 80's. The very first divisional points meet was held here in 1991.KDS is home to some of the most legendary names in all of motorsports such as Richard Petty, Don Nicholson,
Hubert Platt, Ronnie Sox and Scotty Cannon j

ust to name a few. There have been several world records set here over the years as well! Bobby Smith was named IHRA Track Operator of the year in 1995! Not only does Bobby own KDS, he also owns Carolina Paint & Wallpaper which services all of eastern North Carolina with nearly 30 employees. KDS welcomes everyone to join the action and come have a good time at the race track! We look forward to many more years here in Kinston, NC!

04/21/2022

Who’s ready for some Thursday night action??

Beautiful evening on tap for Test & Tune TONIGHT at KDS! Early parking for KDS Moneyfest is allowed during Test & Tune w...
03/18/2022

Beautiful evening on tap for Test & Tune TONIGHT at KDS! Early parking for KDS Moneyfest is allowed during Test & Tune with tonight’s spectator fee of $10 per adult, kids 12 & under are FREE. Only $25 car & driver to test. Gates open at 5:00pm with testing and parking from 6:30 until 10:00. Great way to kick the weekend off!

11/19/2021

For Immediate Release:
We are excited to announce that there will be List Racing at KDS (Kinston Drag Strip) in 2022! The Management Team have a schedule in place and are putting the finishing touches on a rules package. There will be a driver’s meeting at the newly completed Ernie Everett Site Prep building soon after Thanksgiving. Stay tuned for more details. We look forward to an incredible racing season at KDS Motorsports and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

03/23/2021

CONFIRMED Test & Tune THIS THURSDAY NIGHT MARCH 25th! Beautiful weather has led the KDS team to open the gates at 5, track hot by 6:30 and wound down by 10:00pm. $25 car and driver to test, $10 for crew and spectators while kids 12 and under remain FREE! The weather looks a little shaky for Sunday T&T, but we plan to have it as well as long as the weather permits! Please share it up so our racers and fans are aware!!

01/14/2020

2020 Renegade Race Fuels/Summit SuperSeries Bracket Race Schedule. All dates are subject to change. We are looking forward to a great year of racing at KDS Motorsports!

March 21 - KDS MoneyFest
April 18 - Points Race #2
May 9 - Points Race #3
May 30 - Points Race #4
June 6 - Points Race #5
June 27 - Points Race #6
July 25 - Points Race #7
Aug 8 - Points Race #8
Sept 5 - Points Race #9
Sept 26 - Points Race #10

Winter Series Races
Oct 24 - Fall Bracket Bash
Nov 14-15 To***co Field Nationals
Jan 9-10 2021 Winterfest

Remember you must have IHRA license to participate in the Summit Super Series.

Coming Up at KDS !
12/04/2018

Coming Up at KDS !

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10/24/2018

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Come Out and Join Us !!
06/29/2018

Come Out and Join Us !!

08/04/2016

Tonight at KDS...Test and Tune.. Bikes, Cars Anything with Wheels
Bring it on out for a night of fun!

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2250 Highway 11 55
Kinston, NC
28504

Telephone

+12525274337

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