Power wheels Drag Racing Events

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.


July 12, 2025 – 8am – 3pm (Race at 1pm)

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Powerlight Abe Lincoln Car Show

This is the 12th annual Abe Lincoln Car Show Spectacular Saturday August 1-2,2025 at Cherry Hills


August 1-2, 2025 (Power Wheels Race Aug, 2 @ 12PM)

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St John Vianney Church Festival

A fun kids day at St John Vianney Church in Sherman, IL


August 24, 2025 (Power Wheels Race Aug, 2 @ 2pm)

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International Route 66 Mother Road Festival

24th Annual International RT66 Mother Road Festival September 26-28, 2025 Downtown Springfield


September 27, 2025 (Registration 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – Power Wheels Race @ 1:00 pm) Located at 7th & Washington

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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 brushless motors
  • No motorcycles or bicycles
  • No boost buttons
  • Power wheels must be entered into only 1 class
  • No 4 wheel/all wheel drive
  • 1 gear box with 1 motor on each of the rear axle only
  • Ages 3 – 10 as long as they fit in the power wheels and can steer
  • No chain or belt driven power wheels
  • Must use power wheels type gear boxes

Stock Class Rules

  • Stock power wheels with no performance modifications
  • Can be painted, have decals, aftermarket lighting, etc.
  • Stock wheels that came with the power wheels (no added rubber)
  • Must have stock battery or replacement SLA battery of the same voltage that came on the power wheels

Modified Class Rules

  • Stock body and chassis (can add ground effects, wings, etc)
  • Can upgrade the motors and gearboxes within general rules guidelines
  • No 1st gear deletes
  • Can add rubber or tape to stock tires
  • Can use aftermarket batteries up to 24 volts
  • Must have a battery disconnect switch accessible outside of Power Wheels
  • Helmets optional
  • If the power wheels is prone to wheelie, then you must have a wheelie bar (be safe and use your discretion)

Outlaw Class Rules

  • Stock body and chassis (can add ground effects, wings, etc)
  • Can have more than 1 motor per gearbox
  • Can delete 1st gear from gearbox
  • Can add rubber or tape to stock tires
  • Can use aftermarket batteries 24 – 36 volts
  • Must have a battery disconnect switch accessible to driver
  • Mechanical Brake Highly Recommended
  • Heavy duty relay, solenoid or electronic speed controller
  • 10 gauge or thicker wiring required
  • Child must wear a helmet (bike helmets ok)
  • If the power wheels is prone to wheelie, then you must have a wheelie bar (be safe and use your discretion)

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