Motorcycle drag racing fans will want to mark Saturday, May 9, 2026 in the calendar, with Bike Night: Main Event promising an evening of casual racing, competition and crowd-driven fun. Press: Sydney Dragway

 

Open to riders of all experience levels, the event invites street riders to bring their bikes down for some relaxed runs down the strip or to step things up by entering the headline 32-bike elimination competition. Entry into the knockout comp costs just $10 more than the standard Bike Night fee and is limited to street bikes.

Jeff having fun on his ZX-6R at Bike Night. Pic: Cackling Pipes.

There’s more than bragging rights on the line. The winner of the elimination rounds will take home a $300 cash prize, a trophy and free entry to the next Bike Night, while a live leaderboard will track the knockout progress.

Todd Chapman

Another highlight will be the Bike Callout Lane, giving riders the chance to challenge rivals directly and settle scores on the strip. Organisers are encouraging riders to send through their callouts ahead of the event to line up some entertaining matchups.

Todd Chapman on his Rapid Bikes Castrol Honda at Bike Night a few years ago. Pic: Cackling Pipes.

Beyond the racing itself, several Bike Night Awards will be handed out across the evening, recognising standout performances and machines. Categories include Fastest Bike, Closest Race, Best Launch, Best Burnout and Best Sounding Bike.

Spectators will also play a part in the action, with the crowd able to vote for their favourite bikes and moments during the night.

On the BikeReview Yamaha YZF-R1 at Bike Night, having an absolute blast. It’s top fun!

Gates open at 2:00pm, with rider registration running from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Racing kicks off at 4:00pm and will run through until 9:00pm, with an extra hour of track time planned for the event.

Entries are on sale here now, and riders keen to take part are encouraged to secure their spot early.

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