KOTS 2026
OUR GREATEST EVENT IS BACK ON
Dobinsons King of The Strip is back for 2026 - And this year, it will be bigger and better!
CLASSES:
Petrol Limited - ATI Wheels
Petrol Unlimited - Haltech
Diesel - GME
4x2 Opens - DMW & Black Bear Tyres
DATE, TIME & PLACE:
Willowbank Raceway – 38 Champions Way, Willowbank QLD 4306
Saturday August 1st 2026. Racing to start Approximately 12.00 noon and to finish into the evening by 10:00pm depending on number of entrants.
Gates open from 8:00 am. Entrants encouraged to arrive at track in the morning a few hours before racing to allow sufficient time for scrutineering.
ELIGIBLE VEHICLES:
Dobinsons “King of the Strip 4WD Drag Competition” (for the Prize Pool) is restricted to 4WD vehicles only (4WD vehicles with a transfercase / centre-locking diff / high low range etc).
If unsure please contact
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS:
Vehicles are subject to IHRA General Requirements. The entrant is responsible for ensuring the vehicle complies and is safe to race. Some Basic information can be found below.
For vehicles expected to run faster than 11.00 seconds, the entrant should read the rulebook located on the IHRA website for clarification of further requirements.
GENERAL:
Vehicle should be in good working order and free from any oil, fuel or coolant leaks. Chassis must be in good condition and free from structural defects and excessive rust.
CRANKSHAFT CENTRELINE HEIGHTS:
Maximum crankshaft centreline heights are listed as below (measured from centre of crankshaft to ground).
36 inches / 915mm for vehicles running 12.00 seconds 1/4 mile / 7.64 seconds 1/8 mile and slower.
31 inches / 785mm for vehicles running 11.99 to 10.00 seconds 1/4 mile / 7.63 to 6.36 seconds 1/8 mile.
24 inches / 610mm for vehicles running 9.99 seconds 1/4 mile / 6.35 seconds 1/8 mile and quicker.
All measurements are to be made from level ground with racing pressure in the tyres.
WHEELS & TYRES:
Wheels and tires should be in good condition. Tires must not have any cord or belt showing and tread depth must exceed the minimum tread depth indicator.
All wheels must not have any missing wheel nuts.
NITROUS OXIDE:
Vehicles using Nitrous Oxide systems must comply with the IHRA regulation in the rulebook located on the IHRA Website.
SUSPENSION, BRAKES & STEERING:
Suspension brakes and steering systems must be in good working order.
Brake pads should have sufficient pad depth.
All suspension parts, linkages and steering boxes, pumps and linkages should be in good condition and free from excess free-play.
EXHAUSTS:
For all turbocharged vehicles that are not fitted with at least 1 muffler the exhaust tip must have 2 bolts 3/8” or 10mm in diameter drilled and installed across the diameter of the exhaust tip at 90 degrees to each other, to prevent the exit of debris in the event of a turbine failure.
CLOTHING & DRIVER LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
All entrants racing on the day are required to wear long pants, enclosed shoes and a helmet.
Helmets such as Australian approved motorcycle helmets can be used and should be in good condition, less than 10 years old and should be free from defects.
RACE FORMAT:
A “Chicago Shootout” race format will be used where by each entrant has 3 qualifying runs and 3 elimination runs allowing a 6 runs for each competitor. Finals for each class will then follow.
ENTRY FEES & NOMINATION FOR ENTRANTS:
Visit the Willowbank Raceway Website for online & gate costings for the event.
PRIZES:
Class winner $1500
Class Runner up $800
Class Quickest E.T. $1200
Petrol Limited - ATI Wheels $1500
Petrol Unlimited - Haltech $1500
Diesel - GME $1500
4x2 Open Class - DMW & Blackbear Tyres $1000
Fastest Overall ET - Built Wyld, Torrisi Motorsports & Hyper Fab $1500
Fastest Reaction Time - McKinnons Crusiers $500
SWL Choice Award - $500
CSS Choice Award - $250