Come join us for several Power Wheels drag racing events for the kids at local car shows and events. Bring your own stock or modified Power Wheels and have your kids race for trophies and bragging rights. Racing fosters creativity, skill, engineering and a love for cars.
School is Cool Enginized Show and Community Day
Car show with community focused activities. Power Wheels drag racing starts at 1pm.
May 30, 2026 – 8am – 3pm (Race at 1:30 pm)
Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show
This is the 12th annual Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Saturday August 1-2,2026 at Cherry Hills
July 31 – Aug 1, 2026 (Power Wheels Race Aug, 1 @ Noon)
International Route 66 Mother Road Festival
24th Annual International RT66 Mother Road Festival September 25-27, 2026 Downtown Springfield
August 26, 2026 (Registration – 11:00am; Race @ 1:00 PM)
Video from our 1st race at the School is Cool Enginized Show and Community Day
Dhooge’s Mobile Auto Power Wheels Drag Racing Rules:
General Rules
- No chain drives
- No motorcycles or bicycles
- Power wheels must be entered into only 1 class
- No 4 wheel/all wheel drive
- Ages 3 – 10 as long as they fit in the power wheels and can steer safely
- Must use power wheels type gear boxes
- Batteries must be securely mounted
- Closed toed shoes required
- Vehicles subject to inspection
Stock Class – 12 Volts Max:
- Stock power wheels with no performance modifications
- Can be painted, have decals, aftermarket lighting, etc.
- Stock wheels that came with the power wheels (can add foam or traction)
- Must have stock battery or replacement SLA battery of the same voltage that came on the power wheels
Drill Battery Class – 24 Volts Max:
- Stock body and chassis (can add ground effects, wings, etc)
- 1 Motor Per Gearbox (775 Max)
- No 1st Gear Deletes
- Can add rubber or tape to stock tires
- Can use aftermarket drill type batteries 18 – 24 volts
- Must have a battery disconnect switch accessible outside of Power Wheels
- Helmets required
- Wheelie bar recommended
Outlaw Class:
- Stock body and chassis (can add ground effects, wings, etc)
- Can have more than 1 motor per gearbox
- Brushless motors allowed
- Can delete 1st gear from gearbox
- Can add rubber or tape to stock tires
- Can use aftermarket batteries 24 – 48 volts
- Must have a battery disconnect switch accessible to driver
- Functional Brakes Required
- Heavy duty solenoid or electronic speed controller required
- 10 gauge or thicker wiring required
- 100 amp or greater breaker box required
- Full face helmet required (mx style is ok)
- If the power wheels is prone to wheelie a wheelie bar recommended
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