It’s time for the 2026 edition of the Tailgate Throwdown in Newport, Arkansas! If you want to see some wild, wheels up, truck drag racing then this is the place for you! We’ll be bringing you all the racing action, starting Friday evening, and can’t wait to experience the unique flavor and vibe that only Newport Dragway can bring to the Tailgate Throwdown. Check it out, and join us Friday AND all day Saturday right here on BANGshift.com.

Newport Raceway
3740 Comet St
Newport AR 72112
Spectators -$20 per day or $35 2 day pass
12 and under free
Tech Card- $50 per day or $75 for 2 day tech card
Thursday – Private Testing 5pm-10 pm – message for details $35.00 tech card
Friday- Racers gates open at 9 am
Spectator gates open at 4pm
Tech opens at 10 am
Open Testing 1pm
Drivers meeting 5pm
Loyalty Racing KC Flashlight start and Grudge 5:30 pm
Saturday gates open at 8am
Spectator gates open at 10am
Tech 9am-11am
Street cruise 11:30 am
Track goes hot by 1pm

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