Drag Racing Mesa
Master the thrill of drag racing with structured coaching near Mesa, Arizona.
Train with professional instructors at Radford Racing School and master the skills that turn horsepower into performance. You will train on a purpose-built drag racing facility at Wild Horse Pass, giving you real-world experience in a controlled, high-performance environment.

People searching for drag racing in Mesa are usually not looking to watch from the stands. They want a proper way to run a car on a real strip, get cleaner with every pass, and build a repeatable routine that holds up when the pressure is on.
That is exactly what Radford Racing School delivers near Mesa at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler. You train on an NHRA standard drag strip, inside structured programmes designed around coaching, consistency, and measurable progression. For drivers who want a clear next step, selected courses can also support your pathway towards an NHRA Sportsman or 9 Second licence.
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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
Call 480-403-7600 to check upcoming sessions and availability.
Drag Racing Near Phoenix, Mesa
Radford Racing School delivers drag racing instruction near Phoenix from Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, a short drive from downtown. Training is program-led, coach-supervised, and delivered on an NHRA-standard drag strip, giving drivers a structured path from fundamentals through advanced execution.
Students train in race-prepared Dodge SRT vehicles and benefit from a purpose-built performance campus that extends beyond the strip. The facility spans 450 acres and includes multiple road courses, a karting circuit, and a dedicated skills pad to support high-performance education.
Radford’s instruction is built around safety, repeatability, and measurable improvement. Each course is designed to help drivers develop disciplined technique, not rely on trial and error.

Earn Your NHRA License at Radford Racing School Mesa
Radford Racing School offers one of the few structured NHRA licensing pathways available near Mesa and Phoenix. This program is designed for drivers who want formal certification supported by proper instruction, supervised track time, and a clear performance framework.
Training combines focused classroom instruction with progressive seat time on an NHRA-standard drag strip. Students learn how to manage high-horsepower launches, staging procedure, and full-pass execution in modern Dodge performance vehicles, building confidence pass by pass.
Instruction is delivered in a controlled environment with experienced coaches overseeing each stage of the process. The emphasis is on consistency, safety, and repeatable execution, not rushing through requirements.

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Our Drag Strip Near Mesa
Radford’s drag strip near Phoenix is based at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, with straightforward access from Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix Sky Harbor. This is a professional track environment built for instruction, not a ride-along, and it is where drivers develop disciplined technique with coach supervision between passes.
Training focuses on what produces clean, repeatable runs: staging procedure, launch control, straight-line discipline, and confident shutdown. With race-prepared Dodge drag cars and structured feedback after every pass, drivers leave with a clearer process and measurable improvement.
Key features:
- Convenient access from Phoenix and the East Valley
- NHRA licensing pathways available through select programs
- Race-prepared Dodge drag cars
- 3:1 instructor-to-student ratio
How to Find Radford’s Drag Racing School Near Mesa
Radford Racing School operates at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, making it an easy option for Mesa and the East Valley.
From central Mesa, head toward Chandler/Wild Horse Pass and follow signage to Gate #3. Make sure you plan for typical East Valley traffic and arrive early for check-in and briefing.
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.
Why Radford Racing School
Drivers searching for Drag Racing Mesa and the wider East Valley typically want more than track access. They want a credible environment where coaching is consistent, safety standards are clear, and progress is built into the day rather than left to chance. Radford Racing School is designed for that kind of driver.
Training runs at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, within easy reach of Mesa, Tempe, and Scottsdale. Instruction is structured between passes, so you are not improvising on the starting line. Each program follows defined outcomes, including pass counts, vehicle time, and progression standards, so you know exactly what you are training for and how improvement is measured. For drivers with competitive goals, advanced pathways can support NHRA licensing requirements through a supervised, protocol-led process.
This is professional performance education. It is calm, controlled, and built around repeatable execution.


What You’ll Learn at Radford Racing School
At Radford’s drag racing school near Mesa, the focus is procedure-first skill development that translates directly to safer, cleaner passes. Students are coached through the full run cycle with experienced instructors who correct technique in real time and reinforce a consistent process between runs.
You will learn how to approach the water box and execute a proper burnout with the right inputs, timing, and restraint so that traction is managed rather than guessed. You will build staging fundamentals that prioritise consistency on the bulbs, including position, cadence, and the small habits that reduce variability pass to pass. From there, training moves into launch technique and traction control, with instruction on throttle application and how weight transfer affects stability and performance off the line.
As speeds increase, straight-line discipline becomes non-negotiable. You will be coached on steering inputs, composure, and maintaining control through the run. Just as important, you will learn shutdown procedure, braking discipline, and safe exits so every pass ends as cleanly as it begins. The objective is not a single good run. It is a repeatable method you can apply reliably, whether you are building confidence, chasing consistency, or working toward an NHRA licensing milestone.
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