Drag Racing Phoenix

Master the thrill of drag racing at one of the top racing schools in the country, near Phoenix, Arizona. Contact our expert course coordinators at Radford Racing School to learn more about our high-performance drag racing programs.

Drag racing courses near Phoenix

Radford Racing School near Phoenix, Arizona, offers one of the few NHRA-certified drag racing programs in the country. Whether you’re an adrenaline-seeking enthusiast or an aspiring competitive drag racer, our structured courses provide the ultimate gateway into the world of professional drag racing.

Experience the raw power of American muscle as you take the wheel of an 800+ horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon in our immersive 1-day programme. Or upgrade to our comprehensive 2-day course and command the track in the 1,025 hp Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170.

Throughout both courses, you will have access to our NHRA-sanctioned drag strip and expert tuition from our professional drag racing instructors. You’ll learn precision racing techniques, including burnout procedures, launch timing, throttle control, and full-pass execution, giving you the tools and confidence to dominate the quarter mile.

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Drag Racing Course Options

1 Day Regular Drag
Racing Program

$2499

Curriculum
Ground School
Vison & Concentration
Weight Transfer Skills
Skid Car Training
Throttle Control
Line Lock, Launch Control, Trans Brake
Wet Box Burnouts
Starting Line Procedures
(5) Eighth-Mile Passes

Vehicle
2018 Dodge Challenger Demon (840 hp)

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1-Day Advanced Drag Racing Program

Featuring the Dodge
Demon Challenger 170

$3,499

Curriculum

Burn out and launch training
Staging and reaction time training
Throttle control and driving techniques
In depth Demon 170 vehicle training and information
(3) 1/8th mile passes
(5) ¼ mile passes
Water box burn out
Transbrake training
Line lock training

Vehicle
2018 Dodge Challenger Demon (840 hp)

2023 Dodge Challenger DC170 (1025 hp)

Licensing
NHRA Sportsman or 9-Second License included

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Drag Racing Near Phoenix at Radford Racing School

Based at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, just minutes from downtown Phoenix, Radford Racing School is one of the only facilities in the nation offering NHRA-certified drag racing courses. Our comprehensive programs cater to both beginners and seasoned racers, giving all students the opportunity to drive high-performance race-tuned Dodge SRT vehicles.

Beyond the drag strip, our drag racing school boasts a 450-acre facility featuring multiple road courses, a karting track, and a 10-acre skills pad. The school’s rich heritage, rooted in the legacy of racing champion Bob Bondurant, is reflected in its commitment to high-quality instruction and state-of-the-art facilities. With a focus on safety, performance, and personalized coaching, we are committed to providing an unparalleled environment for drivers to hone their skills and achieve their racing goals.

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Radford drag racing car near Phoenix

Earn Your NHRA License at Radford Racing School

Our drag racing school near Phoenix is one of the few schools to offer a premier NHRA licensing program that combines theoretical instruction with access to some of the most powerful street-legal drag cars available.

Our comprehensive curriculum integrates advanced vehicle technology from some of Dodge’s most powerful vehicles, providing students with hands-on experience in managing high-horsepower launches and beating quarter-mile times, pass after pass. With the perfect mix of theory and practical training, graduates are not only certified but also proficient in handling the complexities of modern drag racing vehicles.

Drag racing training at Radford near Phoenix includes classroom sessions, skid pad exercises, and multiple passes on an NHRA-sanctioned drag strip, all under the guidance of seasoned instructors. This structured environment allows students to build confidence and competence progressively.

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Our Drag Strip Near Phoenix

Located just minutes from Phoenix, Radford Racing School operates a professional drag strip at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, making it easily accessible from Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and Sky Harbor International Airport. This is a true race facility, not a ride-along experience, designed for drivers who want real drag racing instruction in a professional environment.

Phoenix-area drivers train here to develop proper launch technique, consistency, and confidence under the guidance of experienced instructors. With structured coaching between every pass and access to race-prepared Dodge drag cars, Radford delivers authentic drag racing education close to home.

Key features:

  • Easy access from Phoenix, and the rest of Arizona.
  • NHRA-recognized licensing programs available.
  • Race-prepared Dodge drag cars.
  • 3:1 instructor ratio.
Alex Taylor at Radford near Phoenix

How to Find Radford’s Drag Racing School Near Phoenix

Radford Racing School is in Chandler, easily accessible from Phoenix on Interstate 10, with just a 20-minute drive.

How to Get There

Our Address

Radford Racing School, 20000 S Maricopa Rd #3, Chandler, AZ 85226

Directions to our Facility from the Centre of Phoenix

To get from Phoenix to Radford Racing School in Chandler, take I-10 East. Exit at 162 for Wild Horse Pass Blvd/Sundust Rd. Turn right onto Wild Horse Pass Blvd, then left onto Maricopa Road. Continue south for about 5 miles—Radford Racing School will be on your left at 20000 S Maricopa Rd.

Drag Racing Near Phoenix Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. Radford’s drag racing programs near Phoenix are designed for all experience levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced driver looking to fine-tune your technique, our expert instructors tailor the instruction to your skill level to ensure a safe, educational, and exhilarating experience.
Radford Racing School offers both a 1-day and a 2-day drag racing course. The 1-day programme focuses on fundamental skills and gives you time behind the wheel of a Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. The 2-day course offers more in-depth training, additional track time, and includes NHRA licensing certification, ideal for those pursuing competitive drag racing.
Students train in Dodge’s most powerful street-legal drag racing vehicles. The 1-day course features the 840-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, while the 2-day course includes seat time in the 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. These high-performance machines are equipped with advanced launch systems, giving you a true feel for pro-level drag racing.
Yes. Radford Racing School is one of the few locations in the country where you can earn both the NHRA 9-Second License and the NHRA Sportsman License. These nationally recognised certifications prepare you for participation in official NHRA-sanctioned drag racing events and are available through our 2-day course or as add-ons to the 1-day programme.
Absolutely. Radford’s drag racing programs are designed to accommodate all levels of experience, including complete beginners. Our expert instructors guide you through every step, from safety protocols and vehicle orientation to launch control and throttle management, ensuring you build confidence and skill from the ground up.
Radford Racing School is located at 20000 S. Maricopa Road, Gate 3, Chandler, AZ 85226—just a short drive from downtown Phoenix. The school operates within the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park complex, offering a professional-grade NHRA drag strip and access to world-class facilities.
Participants should wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing suitable for a full day at the track. Closed-toe shoes are required, and long pants are recommended for comfort and safety while driving. Lightweight, breathable clothing works best, and sunscreen is strongly advised. All required safety equipment, including helmets, is provided by Radford Racing School.
Yes. Drag racing courses at Radford Racing School can be purchased as a gift experience, making them a popular option for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions. Gift recipients can choose their preferred course date later, allowing flexibility for travel or scheduling around Phoenix-area commitments.
Yes. Designated spectator areas are available at the drag strip during Radford Racing School drag racing courses. Friends and family are welcome to watch from approved viewing locations at our racing school, allowing them to safely experience the action from trackside. All spectator access is subject to on-site safety guidelines and instructor direction on the day of your course.

Here’s What Our Students Are Saying!

Excellent
4.8
Based on 423 reviews
TresAmenazas
2 days ago
Gayle Van F.
1 week ago
I attended your SRT Experience on Sept 25, 2026 for a really fun day at your facility. I'm really happy that Dodge provided this experience with the purchase of my 2026 Charger Scat Pack Plus. Radford Racing School provided a wonderful day of challenging events. Radford had wonderful instructors, top notch cars and great organization. I'm glad Radford had a couple of 2026 Charger Scat Packs to race on the Auto Cross. What fun to see what your new car is all about.... at least at low speeds. The Supercharged Challengers were amazing cars and their durability is outstanding after discussing with the instructors. My wife participated in the "Hot Laps" where the instructors drive the race track and you hang on in the passenger seat. My wife asked for a spicy ride and the instructor gladly obliged . She was all giggles from that experience! If you buy a new Dodge and get this experience included you should definitely attend. Wayne S.
Response from the owner:We are so happy you had an amazing experience! We love our SRT program and we hope to see you back at the track again soon.
Natalia C.
2 months ago
After receiving my Barbie Dream car
Response from the owner:Natalia, We are so happy you had the best time in our class! Thank you for coming out and learning with us. We appreciate you and your kind words. We hope to see you again soon on the track!
ravi T.
2 months ago
Visited for DDSL track was in good condition, no complaints.
Mark B.
2 months ago
I did the 3 day GT Road Racing Course. It was fantastic and I will be doing a class with them in the future. I was surprised by how much in car driving was done and the class had student to instructor ratio of 3 to 1. I would estimate 5hrs of car driving per day. The first day focused on technique and handling of the car so we were on the autocross track for the morning and moved to the oval track in the afternoon. In most of the sessions, you did a group drive with the instructor to show you how it is done then you get in your car and do instructor lead follow then you do the drill on your own. The instructor normally took a turn with everyone to give them some feedback. There is lot of track time and classroom is held to minimal amount to teach you the basics and go over what you learned at the end of the day.
Response from the owner:Mark, Thank you so much for this amazing review! We cannot wait to have you back on track. We truly want to give each student an incredible experience on and off the track.
Scott W.
4 months ago
My kids are relatively new drivers, and they took the 2-day Defensive Driving course. Of course, they had a great deal of fun (how could you not?), but I also feel like they just received 5 years worth of experience in two days. Their confidence level behind the wheel has grown by leaps and bounds. But more importantly, I'm certain that their ability to avoid accidents in the future has been greatly enhanced. I think many accidents happen because people don't know how their car is going to react in a pressure situation, and they end up losing control because they've never pushed a car's limits to see what it can - and can't - do. This school will give you a very good idea of how to feel what your vehicle is doing underneath you. If my kids can steer their way around just one big accident in their lives because of what they've learned at Radford, then it's been worth every penny! Shout out to instructor Dominic, and the rest of the staff as well, for running a top notch program and providing an invaluable service to drivers. It's a shame that everyone can't participate in a school like this...
Response from the owner:Scott, we are so happy you and your sons enjoyed the time on our track! We hope to see you all again.
paul P.
4 months ago
Hellcat J.
4 months ago
Radford Racing School is awesome. We got to drive Hellcat Challengers all day. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and cool. The staff was friendly. Non alcoholic drinks were served all day long and lunch was provided. The class got to drive the new SRT Charger, too. It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience for me.
Response from the owner:We are so glad you had an amazing experience! We hope to see you on the track again soon.
Amy B.
4 months ago
I did the SRT owner experience day and it was awesome! The instructors were great as well as the rest of the staff. It was definitely worth the trip out here from the east coast!
Response from the owner:Thank you Amy! We are so happy you enjoyed the SRT Experience!
NATHAN M.
5 months ago
What a great experience. This was my second time there. The staff is awesome and freindly. If you like to drive in a racecar environment, this is the place.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this amazing review Nathan!!!
Rick S.
5 months ago
I have attended several road and drag racing courses over the years. The Radford Dodge Demon 170 course was at the top of my list for excellence. I thought nothing could top the excellent quality instructors, an outstanding course schedule, driving Radford's Demon 170's, and completing the requirements for an NHRA competition license. Last weekend Radford sent one of their top-notch instructors, Rich Lash, to the MSHS "Mopars at the Rock" event at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina. Rich and I had maintained contact after I took the 170 course, and we agreed to meet at the Rock. Rich agreed to "look" at my car and provide any advice. The resulting interaction was the most valuable I have received from any of the courses taken. Although Rich was meeting with any other drivers at the Rock, he came well prepared to assist past Radford 170 participants and others. He showed up with the latest power grids for the trans break. (The Demon 170 has computer set points from launch to the first 1.6 seconds) We switched from what we called the original 3(B) to a modified B grid that others used successfully attain the 9.5 second runs I was looking for. After watching two runs, Rich determined that the shift power set points needed adjustment. He next noticed that the car lifted about five hundred feet down the track. Again, Rich had the knowledge and experience to know about a transmission fluid issue that requires the addition of 55 ml of transmission fluid to a full transmission to be added thru the transmission air vent. The 170 uses specific type of transmission fluid that was not available at the track so I wrote that fix off as something that I would have to address in the future. I tested the car and the changes that Rich suggested were on point, bringing the car from an also ran to competitive. Rich then went above and beyond. He showed up the next morning with a quart of Dodge transmission fluid and the small funnel that was required to pour it down the transmission vent. He had canvassed his contacts at the race and found a quart of transmission fluid and the funnel. Once the transmission issue was addressed, I went back to the track with an amazing car that no longer dipped or lifted with no hesitation between shifts. I (and several other drivers ) were still having difficulties with the line lock and trans brake initiation process. Rich made very constructive recommendations and set up 15 minutes before racing started to give us time to process in the lane with active lights. We did not launch, just practiced with active lights. Rich watched and determined that one of my problems was related to releasing the brake pedal after the release of one of the two paddles (170 owners probably know what I'm talking about). That leaves you dead at the green light. His advice on how to avoid that problem was spot on. The thing that was amazing what that Rich provided expert counsel and advice not only for Radford participants, but for others that were having Mopar issues or questions. A number of individuals in our racing group received advice on everything from tire pressures to the fool proof method to release the foot brake after the first paddle release in the trans break process. Rich was asked and answered questions on every Dodge model that was racing. I am by no means a novice- over the years I regularly won my class in the NMCA HEMI Shootout, and participating in the Quick 8 quite often. But it was an exceptional experience to get advice on my specific car at the track during an actual competitive event. I'm not sure that anyone can remember everything during course driving a third party vehicle. But I clearly retained what I learned sitting in my own car on a race weekend. The benefit was enormous. Rich also provided advice and counsel to many other drivers at the event. The feedback from those drivers was exceptional. I want to thank Radford and Rich for extending their experience and advice beyond the course in Phoenix. The extra effort that Rich put forth is what makes racing a community.
Response from the owner:Rick, thank you so much for this incredible review!! We are very lucky to have Rich as one of our Drag Racing instructors. We are so happy he was able to help you and make the event even better.
Ivan P.
5 months ago
Tom B.
6 months ago
Nice facility. This event was run by NASA-AZ (a road racing event) These trackdays are a favorite of Arizona's automotive road racing community
Ryan H.
6 months ago
Amazing! Such a fun time.
Jason J.
6 months ago
Instructors are great and had the time of my life. Definitely will be back.
Derek E.
7 months ago
Everyone at Radford Racing was fantastic. We did the Drag program and not only had a blast but learned a lot both drag racing, the track itself, and the demon 170 vehicle. Thank you again.
Response from the owner:We are so happy you enjoyed your time with us!
Nick
7 months ago
The whole crew is amazing! William and Spencer worked directly with us during the four day GT class and they were awesome! Stephanie and lauren also killed it at the front desk. This school is definitely worth the cost of admission!!
Response from the owner:Thank you! We appreciate this awesome review. We hope to see you on the track soon!
Ali C.
8 months ago
I went as part of a group experience for a conference I was attending. It was so cool. We got to pace with a lead car and then we also drove on a coned...
Kevin T.
9 months ago
I attended the two-day Ultimate Muscle Car Experience from 1-6 to 1-7 with my daughter and it was an amazing experience for both of us. The instructors went...
Rugby
9 months ago
Ford vs Ferrari
Matthew C.
10 months ago
(fka Bonderant Racing School) Whether you're planning to race professionally, are already a racecar driver, an enthusiast who wants to drive fast safely, or want better control and understanding of your car, Radford Racing is for you! Incredible instructors with decades of experience racing and teaching, who build your skills from the ground up. Not only do you walk away with a much greater understanding of driving dynamics and car control, but an incredible experience, and many hours of drive time. I would rather go to Radford than take a cruise or go to Disney. I've been twice, to take the GT Road Racing course in January and this time the Advanced Road Racing course in December. So enjoyable! So beneficial! I'm exhausted from the course, but want to go back!
Response from the owner:Thank you for this amazing review! We are so happy you spent time on our track and we hope to see you back again soon.
Ed C.
10 months ago
I took the 2 day Dodge Demon 170 Class, it was amazing. Learned so much about the car, driving and racing. Instructors are phenomenal and I would highly recommend this school
Response from the owner:We hope we made your time with us memorable and supercharged! 😉 Thank you for this great review!!
Kelly T.
11 months ago
I attended the 2 day Performance Driving School from 11-17 to 11/18. My only disappointment was it rained the 2nd day, (I mean poured, a rare thing in...
Rafa G.
12 months ago
Spent a nice day here, hadn't been so excited in a long time! 🚧 At the end of the day I was given "cone killer award" wich is not something you usually want to brag about, but I loved my trophy and all in all I'm so glad I attended Redford Driving school.
Response from the owner:Amazing pictures!!! We are so honored to have had your group out with us on track and being the Cone Killer can't be a bad thing 😉
Mitch L.
12 months ago
Road warrior weekend 2025 was incredible I can’t thank all of the staff and instructors for such an amazing experience. All of the instructors are top notch and incredible at what they do. I can’t wait to return next year to learn more from these amazing people.
Response from the owner:Thank you! We cannot wait to have you back on our track!

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