Hicken Dragstrip Reopens in Northeast Florida

The Hicken Power Dragstrip in Callahan made its explosive debut Sunday, June 7, 2026, drawing hundreds of fans and dozens of cars for smoke-filled burnouts on a brand-new ⅛-mile track. After a five-year wait and overcoming countless hurdles, this long-awaited drag strip — part of the Callahan Speedway complex — promises full operations by July 4, filling a critical void in Northeast Florida’s racing scene since Jax Raceways shut down in 2017. With noise controls, timing lights still being installed, and a $2 million price tag, owner David Hicken — a former racer himself — finally turned a profit after years of effort, offering locals a much-needed homegrown drag racing destination just minutes from Gainesville Raceway’s 70-mile trek. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f98a8ca5b0c20a56