Thunder on the Chain! Welcome to the unique world of Blarney Island Drag Boat Racing. Now entering its 49th season, Blarney Island on Grass Lake (Antioch, IL) is the only location in the world where high performance drag boat racing takes place every Thursday Evening, from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
This is bare-knuckles, heads-up, ‘race-what-you-brung’ drag racing. The racecourse length is approximately 800 feet and it is located on an open lake. The notoriously choppy waters have given Blarney Island racers a reputation for being both fast and fearless.
Want to watch the Races? Blarney Island's "front row seat" to the race course *Blarney Island pier parking* is reserved, or pay per race spots. The pit area is race boat parking ONLY! These are reserved from 5:30 to 7:30 (or race ending). Once the races are over, all slips are once again open to FREE parking.
Drivers Meeting at 6 with Races to immediately follow.