Scare up more fun in 2026!
Thank you for attending!
Thank you for spending your 2025 Halloween weekend at Dirt Oval 66! More frights and mayhem awaits in 2026.
Event Location:
- The Dirt Oval @ Route 66 Raceway
- 3200 S. Chicago Street
- Joliet, IL 60433
Map:
Haunted Destruction Will Be Back
Details on the 2026 event will be posted next Summer. See you then!
Racing & Wreckage Lineup
Speed, style, and carnage in all sizes at Dirt Oval 66 in Joliet.
$1000 Costume Contest
1st place in each category wins $100; 2nd place $75; 3rd place $50. No tricks. Only cash! Complete the registration form online before you arrive. This year’s categories: Group (3+ people) | Family | Couple/Duo | Ages 0-4 | Ages 5-10 | Ages 11-16 | Adults 17 & older.
The six category winners advance to final round where the live crowd will decide the ultimate $1000 winner by the loudest applause!
Power Wheels Racing & Design Competition
Bring your Best / Scariest / Funny / Creative decorated Power Wheels and earn the fan applause to win an extra trophy! One winner will be decided in each age group (3 – 5 & 6 – 10). All drivers will receive a ribbon for competing in the races.
Bounce House for Kids
We know the kids don’t sit still the whole night. Let them burn off energy and get crazy inside the free bounce house. (Weather permitting) it’ll be there and open to use from open ’til close.
Fireworks Show!
Stay to the end of the event and watch us light up the night sky one more time with a giant fireworks finale!
On-site parking fee is $5 per vehicle. Event is scheduled to conclude at approximately 9:00pm. Competitions, races, and event entertainment subject to change without notice for any reason. Certain activities may be limited due to weather.
Fan requests/announcements are not accepted on event day. Please use our request form. Questions? Call 815-740-8000 or send us a message.