JOLIET, IL - JULY 31, 2026: DIRT OVAL 66 CANCELS RED, WHITE & BOOM DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST Dirt Oval 66 has made the difficult decision to cancel the Red, White & Boom event scheduled for Saturday, August 1. The current forecast shows a 95% chance of rain throughout the entire [...]
IHRA Truck & Tractor Pulling this Saturday UPDATED 7/31/26: Event cancelled due to forecasted rain. Tickets will be refunded or transferred to the rescheduled date. More information coming soon! -- the following information was posted prior to cancellation -- Smell the fuel and feel the power as these vehicles roll coal and [...]
Tournament of Destruction May 23, 2026: Military Night Memorial Day Weekend — Team Demolition Derby Smashes American-made Metal Get ready for a memorable night of high-octane excitement and big impact thrills, coupled with patriotic celebration and honor, at the Route 66 Dirt Oval on May 23 for our first demolition derby [...]
Exit Ramp & Road Closure Information I-55, I-80, Route 53 (Chicago Street) all affected Major traffic patterns and key roads to reach Dirt Oval 66 are under construction and/or closed due to the I-80 reconstruction and Des Plaines River bridge rebuild within Will County. As part of a long-term Illinois Department [...]
Dirt Oval 66 at World of Wheels The latest build from Junkyard Dogs! Thank you, Chicago! You came out in full force to see Dirt Oval 66 & Team Demolition Derby! The 63rd annual World of Wheels, one of the Midwest's premier custom car, truck, and motorcycle showcases, will be taking [...]
Team Demolition Derby 100th Event Shirts & Hoodies from Dirt Oval 66 The History of Destruction at Route 66 Raceway reached the century mark with the Carnage Clash 100 on August 30! The 100th Team Demolition Derby Tournament of Destruction finally arrived; 26 years after the first event on July 31, 1999. The [...]
Looks good; Smash it! Check out the photos highlighting some of the artistic expertise and creativity seen on Team Demolition Derby cars throughout the years at Route 66 Raceway's Dirt Oval. This gallery was featured during the countdown to the 100th Team Demolition Derby event feature our Facebook page in [...]
The most destructive nights of action are back at the Route 66 Dirt Oval featuring America's Original Team Demolition Derby! GO HERE for all details on the 2026 Tournament of Destruction events on May 23 and September 26! Or, check out the gallery from the milestone 100th Team Demo event at [...]
The biggest & hottest motorsports event of the Summer in Chicagoland: Monster Truck Mayhem! Monster Trucks at Route 66 return in 2027 Route 66's Dirt Oval is home to the largest monster truck event in the Midwest. Located in Joliet, IL, our outdoor track is easily accessed and loved by both [...]
