Alaska Speed Week

06/23/2026

Appreciate Taylor Waller hanging out with us this year to cover Thanks for the photos, the adventures, and the write-up in Dragzine.com 😍

See you next year: June 7-11, 2027

Explore the excitement of Alaska Speed Week, a unique drag-and-drive racing event filled with stunning Alaskan scenery.

06/11/2026

Just a burnout from Tanacross yesterday.

After day two Dalton Best is in the lead for DYO with a .0015 differential, and Tim Wilson has top MPH at 108.

Today we head to Nenana for racing starting at 1 pm. Hope to see everyone there!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

It’s a gorgeous day at Tanacross! Getting all set up to start Racing at 11.

06/08/2026

Competitors are rolling in for ‘26!

Drivers meeting is at 10 and we will start making passes at 11 before beginning the adventure to Tanacross.

06/03/2026

Competitor Spotlight: Nikki

Meet Nikki—a social studies teacher at Wasilla High School, wife, mom, dog mom, and apparently someone who has discovered that the best way to avoid speeding tickets is to race legally down the quarter mile instead of testing her luck on the Glenn Highway.

This June, Nikki will be taking on Alaska Speed Week behind the wheel of her patriotic Americana-themed Mazda, trading lesson plans for launch times and grading papers for reaction times.

By day, she teaches civics and government. During Speed Week, she'll be learning a different kind of lesson—what it takes to race, drive, and survive nearly 1,000 miles of Alaska roads while competing at tracks across the state.

"I love fast cars, good people, and anything with a little friendly competition."

That attitude makes her a perfect fit for Alaska Speed Week.

Whether she's chasing a personal best at the track, swapping stories around the campfire, or taking in the scenery between race stops, Nikki is embracing the adventure that makes Speed Week unlike any other motorsports event in Alaska.

And there's one more reason to cheer for her Mazda this year.

If the car survives Speed Week—and survives Nikki's right foot—it will be donated to MyHouse later this summer to help support local youth.

We're excited to have Nikki joining the field this year and can't wait to see what both driver and car accomplish along the way.

Race it. Drive it. Survive it.

We're excited to have Nikki join the field this year and can't wait to see what both the driver and the car accomplish along the way.

06/02/2026

Competitor Spotlight: Tim Wilson

For Tim Wilson, Alaska Speed Week isn't just a race—it's a family adventure.

"Alaska Speed Week is the best family racing adventure that the state has to offer. What better way to prove that your car is a street car than driving it 1,000 miles on remote Alaskan roads?"

Tim will be piloting his 2017 Ford Mustang, a proven performer that has run a best of 8.76 seconds at 163 MPH in the quarter mile. But while the Mustang is certainly capable of laying down impressive numbers at the track, Speed Week is about much more than ET slips.

To tackle the journey, Tim will be towing a trailer loaded with gear while his wife follows along in the family motorhome. Along the way, their three young children take turns riding shotgun in the Mustang, making memories one mile at a time.

That's what makes Alaska Speed Week special. It's not just about building a fast car—it's about experiencing Alaska, meeting great people, and sharing the adventure with the people who matter most.

Whether it's racing down the strip, stopping for photos along the highway, or watching another Alaskan sunset from camp, the Wilson family embodies exactly what drag-and-drive is all about.

We're excited to welcome Tim and his family back for another Alaska Speed Week adventure.

Race it. Drive it. Survive it. 🏁

06/02/2026

Competitor Spotlight: Michael Bryan

Originally from Florida, Michael grew up around drag racing and spent plenty of time at his hometown track in Orlando. After moving to Alaska 11 years ago, his passion for performance cars followed him north.

Over the years, Michael has owned several third-generation Mustangs and three Corvettes, eventually landing in his current ride: a 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

His Z06 remains largely stock, featuring tint, a carbon fiber X-brace, and magnetic paddle shifters. As any Corvette enthusiast will tell you, Chevrolet did a pretty good job right out of the box.

So what drew him to Alaska Speed Week?

“While looking through social media, I saw a post about Alaska Speed Week. Not only am I interested in the racing portion, but I figured it would be a great adventure discovering roads I’ve never traveled before. I also wanted to meet like-minded people in Alaska’s car community.”

That combination of competition, adventure, and camaraderie is exactly what Speed Week is all about.

This June, Michael will put his Z06 to the test across hundreds of miles of Alaska highways, tackling multiple race venues while sharing the journey with fellow gearheads from across the state.

Welcome to your first Alaska Speed Week, Michael. We can't wait to see what the Z06 can do.