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Manston Raceway Park's First Day N Night Race

26th September 2026

Event at Manston Raceway Park... Grass roots heads up drag racing at its' very best!

Gate opens at 8am, the track goes live at 10am. Race until done, usually 5/6pm

Racing from the morning till into the night so expect even more action.

1/4 mile RWYB (track fee applies, rwyb all day, unlimited runs) featuring the 1/4 mile Flowtech street car shootout and all of the 1/8th mile No-Prep competition classes, BOTH days. The Flowtech Street car shootout is COMPLETELY FREE TO ENTER just put your name down in the signing on office during the lunch break. All pairings will be drawn out of the famous hat for every round so they are always randomised.  Decent Trophies for Winner and runner-up.  A sixteen and above car count for the Flowtech Street Car Shootout will result in prize money being given courtesy of their sponsor. 

No-Prep is heads up, no rules other than tire size, 1/8th mile heads up doorslamer drag racing. They race both days and have eliminations both days. NEW for 2026 all No-Prep classes are FREE to enter providing you have paid your RWYB track fee.  Trophies for winner and runner up, Prize money is subject to sponsors for individual classes.

Excluding No-Prep classes, all drivers will receive a detailed timing ticket courtesy of the new for 2026 Race America LED timing system.

Tickets and Pricing

Spectators... Day tickets £20 / Weekend tickets £40

Children under 10 free / Children 10-16 years £10

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Manston Raceway Park's First Day N Night Race Manston Raceway Park, Manston Road, Ramsgate
CT12 5BQ

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pmdragracing@gmail.com 07831 650230

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