# Event Details - **Event Name**: 5th Annual High School Nationals - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: 5th Annual B&B Overhead Door High School Nationals at Darana Dragway 42 in West Salem, OH. Sunday April 12th, 2026 Gates Open: 10AM Time Trials Begin: 11AM Which High School has the BEST racers?!? We shall see!! As students win rounds they will earn points for their schools. The winning school will win a trophy! Instructor, Parent & Alumni races too! Team Spirit & Best Appearing Awards. Car Cram & Much More. TROPHIES, PRIZES & SPECIAL BONUSES FROM SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT! $30 TO RACE -SPECTATORS- Ages (13+): $20 Kids (6-12): $5 5 & UNDER = FREE! LOCATION: Darana Dragway 42 9161 Rainbow Hwy. West Salem, OH 44287 (419)853-4242 The High School Nationals at Darana Dragway 42 provides students (ages 15 1/2 through their senior year of high school) an opportunity to drag race, street legal vehicles, in a safe environment! Rules for High School, Alumni & Instructor classes: • Street legal cars only! • No open headers! • No slicks; tires must have a DOT number! • No roll cages, roll bars, tubs or tube chassis cars! • Driver must have a valid driver’s license or learner's permit! • What is considered a racecar is determined by Darana Dragway 42 Management! A learner’s permit will be accepted, but a parent or legal guardian must accompany you. One class - anything street legal can race…car, truck or motorcycle. Q: What exactly is bracket racing? A: Bracket Racing is a form of drag racing that allows for a handicap between predicted elapsed time of the two cars over a standard distance, usually 1/4 mile. It’s all about consistency. Therefore, there’s no need to purchase a race car for this event. All you need is a street legal vehicle and a driver’s license. Instructor's Race: Get to know your instructors by talking them into joining you at the races. Besides ‘bragging rights’, the winner and runner-up take home a trophy! Alumni Race: Parents and former students can compete in the alumni race. Same rules apply, must have a street legal vehicle. A trophy will be awarded to the winner & runner-up! For the main event, racers are asked to declare the high school they represent. With each round win, scores one point for his/her school. The school that tallies up the most round wins are recognized on the racetrack and awarded a trophy to take back to their respective high school! Mod-Stock: This class will permit modified drag race vehicles to compete on the drag strip. ZERO high school points will be accumulated if racing in this class! All IHRA safety equipment rules will be enforced. Open Headers, Slicks, Roll Cages are permitted in the Mod-Stock class only. Team Spirit: We will recognize the school that demonstrates the most team spirit and the best appearing school! You don’t have to race. Come hang out with your buddies and cheer on your school! Don’t forget about the Car Cram Contest & more! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-salem/5th-annual-high-school-nationals/200029567743347 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, business, contests, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 120 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: West Salem - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: 9161 Rainbow Hwy, West Salem, OH, United States, Ohio 44287 - **lat**: 40.98695 - **long**: -82.09557 - **full address**: 9161 Rainbow Hwy, West Salem, OH, United States, Ohio 44287 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 5th Annual High School Nationals - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a8ad0861fa0693526c865e5f18d1e7ec56efd906328994b6d3f2524bd0558cd1-rimg-w1200-h1554-dc1e1e1e-gmir?v=1775945359 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 5th Annual High School Nationals being held? - **A:** 5th Annual High School Nationals takes place on Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 9161 Rainbow Hwy, West Salem, OH, United States, Ohio 44287. - **Q**: Who is organizing 5th Annual High School Nationals? - **A:** 5th Annual High School Nationals is organized by Dragway 42. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 5th Annual High School Nationals is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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