40th Anniversary Celebration
11 September 2025
40th Anniversary Celebration
Join us as we celebrate 40 years of racing heritage at Willowbank Raceway! This milestone event will honour the past, present, and future of our drag racing community, bringing together racers, spectators, and supporters for a day filled with action, history, and entertainment.
FREE SPECTATOR ENTRY!
What’s On
- Decade Displays – Explore vehicles and memorabilia from each era of Willowbank’s rich history.
- Street Car Racing – Street-registered cars taking on the track in friendly competition.
- Open Grudge Runs – 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Settle scores or just have fun with heads-up racing!
- All-In Shootout – Every racer gets the chance to compete in an elimination, dial-your-own format until one racer is crowned our 40 YEAR CHAMPION!
Racer Information
- Entry Fee: $20 per racer
- Entrants: Limited to 140 competitors in street-registered vehicles
- Safety: All participants must comply with Willowbank Raceway and IHRA safety standards
Post-Race Celebrations
When the racing wraps up, the party begins!
- Live music
- Bar service with 40 Minute Happy Hour once racing concludes.
- Classic Aussie barbecue
- A relaxed atmosphere to celebrate four decades of drag racing memories
