Eve of Haunted Destruction will return in 2027 The season-ending Eve of Haunted Destruction is a full afternoon and evening of fun, fire, & full throttle destruction at Joliet's Dirt Oval Route 66 Raceway! Here's everything you need to know before you arrive. Activities will be throughout the concourse underneath the [...]
2026 Women's Team Demolition Derby - September 26 Everything they do comes from love. Especially the love of destruction. Racin' For Boobs Women's Team Demolition Derby returns on September 26 after a three-year absence, and now the 12th edition since the groundbreaking first race in 2011. It is the one race [...]
Think Pink: Racin' for Boobs to benefit Joliet's Pink Heals Chapter Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway is bringing all the power for our final Team Demolition Derby of 2026! The spectacularly pink Racin' for Boobs breast cancer awareness event is taking the excitement and destruction of Team Demo and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
