Friday Night Lights

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS by Aeroflow Performance x FOR THE GIRLS Friday, 21 August 2026 FNL. Where everyone from 5 second pros to first timers come to run. Friday Night Lights is joining forces with For the Girls, featuring an exclusive ladies-only racing lane designed to get more women behind the wheel and into the world of motorsports. This is NOT a girls-only event. Friday Night Lights is open to EVERYONE! WHAT TO EXPECT: 👉 RACE CARS, street cars and bikes all on the same night 👉 Competition Level track preparation 👉 No ET or MPH cut off 👉 Open to ALL race car types: Door cars, altereds, dragsters, funny cars, etc 👉 Race car priority lane 👉 A dedicated girls-only racing lane presented by For the Girls 👉 Girls-only burnout display to end the night 👉 Live music and on-site Red Bull sampling team 👉 Australian Drift Club 👉 An inclusive motorsport environment open to everyone All female competitors & spectators will receive discounted entry! 👩🏻‍🤝‍👩🏼 ATTENTION Race Car & Race Bike Competitors: Pre-purchase tickets online ONLY (Anything running faster than 10 seconds) Competitor entry closes: Friday, 21 August 2026 at 1PM EVENT TIMES: - Gates open 3PM - Scrutineering & Rego: 3:30PM-9PM - Drag Racing 5:30PM-10PM - All girls Burnout Display: 10PM-10:30PM

Sydney Dragway, situated in Eastern Creek, New South Wales, stands as one of the premier drag racing facilities in the Southern Hemisphere. Opened in early 2004, it was constructed to provide a dedicated, world-class home for straight-line racing in Australia's largest city, following the closure of the historic Castlereagh Dragstrip years prior. The venue is part of the broader Western Sydney Parklands precinct, sitting adjacent to the Sydney Motorsport Park circuit, creating a major hub for automotive activities in the region. The facility features a quarter-mile track built to international specifications, complete with a massive spectator grandstand and extensive pit areas. It regularly hosts rounds of the National Drag Racing Championship, including major events like the Nitro Champs and various street-legal meets. Beyond top-fuel dragsters and funny cars, the venue is a frequent site for drifting competitions, large-scale automotive shows, and the annual Jamboree, which showcases high-tech small-capacity and rotary-powered vehicles. What sets this location apart is its focus on community and accessibility. While it caters to professional teams seeking national records, it also runs frequent "Race 4 Real" nights where local drivers can bring their road cars to the track in a controlled environment. This mix of professional competition and grassroots participation has established the site as a cornerstone of the Sydney car scene, providing a safe alternative to illegal street racing while maintaining a high standard of event production.

The venue is located on Ferrers Road in Eastern Creek. It is most easily accessed by car via the M4 Western Motorway or the M7 Westlink, typically taking the Wallgrove Road or Reservoir Road exits. Ample on-site parking is available for spectators and competitors. During major event weekends, traffic management is usually in place to assist with the flow of vehicles entering and exiting the parklands precinct. Public transport options are limited, so driving or using a rideshare service is recommended.