Gasser Nationals 2026

Get ready for a full-throttle showdown at Timber Creek Speedway as the Gasser Nationals rolls into town!

Classic styling, big personalities, and hard-fought racing will take center stage as diecast gassers battle it out around the track. Expect close racing, wild finishes, and plenty of vintage drag-racing attitude packed into every turn!

Rules & restrictions

• Modified entries only
• 80g maximum weight
• 3.25in. long x 2in. tall x 1.25in. wide
• Limit 2 entries per household
• Retail axles and wheels only. FTE/NPA axles allowed.
• Any lube will do
• $5 per entry

Dates & deadlines

All entries must be received by the host before Saturday, 12/5/2026. Racing is scheduled for Saturday, 12/12/2026. Results will be posted on or after that date as is convenient for the host.

How to enter

Contact the tournament host to get the shipping address for entry.

Include at least $10 for return shipping if you want your entries back. Entries not getting returned will be given to the winner as part of the prize.

Include a Race Entry ID slip with your entry

Track

Racing will be on the Timber Creek Speedway. View track profile and specs

Race format and scoring

Qualifying & Advancement

All competitors will participate in qualifying rounds on the dual-lane Timber Creek Speedway track.

Each head-to-head matchup will consist of up to three runs:

* Run 1: Each racer competes in one lane.
* Run 2: Racers switch lanes and compete again.
* Advancement: A racer must win both lanes to automatically advance to the next round.
* Run 3: If the racers split the first two runs, a third deciding run will be held. The winner of the third run advances.

This format is designed to ensure that advancing racers demonstrate consistent performance in both lanes, while providing a fair and competitive head-to-head format.

Lane assignments for the first two runs will be determined by qualifying results.

The car that wins the final race will be declared the winner. Race host has final decision in all races.

Bracket seeding is determined by qualifying.

Penalties/DNF

Cars are given a grace of 1g over the stated weight limit to account for variance in scales.

If a car fails to meet any of the restrictions listed above, the car will not qualify for victory. Offending cars will still race. Finish position and any prize will go to the runner-up in the case of the penalty car winning.

Cars that fail to run or fit on the track, or that happen to break during racing, will forfeit their matches. Cars that arrive broken will attempt to be minimally repaired before the racing begins. Cars that break during racing will not be repaired or replaced.

Some examples, but not limited to:

Prizes

Winners trophy mug and bragging rights!