3rd Annual Cruisin' After Dark
Gulfport Dragway — Gulfport, MS
LATE-BREAKING ADDITION: Neil Esposito's Jersey Attitude Jet Dragster has been added to Gulfport Dragway's 3rd Annual Cruisin' After Dark on Thursday, Oct. 8. Gates open at 5 PM, the track is hot 6-11 PM, and spectator admission is $10.
Schedule
- Thursday 8 October
- Gates open 5:00 PM.
- Thursday 8 October
- Track hot 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
- Thursday 8 October
- Jersey Attitude Jet Dragster appearance with Neil Esposito.
- Thursday 8 October
- Wheel Standing Contest, Smoke 'Em Till They Pop Contest, quarter-mile drag racing and parade of cars.
At the gate
- Spectators
- $10
- Racing entry
- Current Gulfcoast Race Week listing says an additional $20; confirm with Gulfport Dragway before travelling.
What to expect
Cruisin' After Dark is part of Gulfport Dragway's Cruisin' the Coast week programming. Gulfport confirmed on Sept. 19 through its official Facebook account that Neil Esposito and the Jersey Attitude Jet Dragster are a late-breaking addition to the Thursday night show. The program also advertises a Wheel Standing Contest, a Smoke 'Em Till They Pop Contest, quarter-mile drag racing and a parade of cars.
The official Gulfport Dragway announcement lists spectator admission at $10. A current Gulfcoast Race Week event listing also says racing entry is an additional $20; confirm racer fees and contest participation requirements directly with the track before towing.
This event leads directly into the Southeast Gassers Association Gulf Coast Nationals at Gulfport on Oct. 9-10.
Where
Gulfport Dragway — directions, phone and full track details.
Common questions
When is the 3rd Annual Cruisin' After Dark?
Thursday 8 October 2026 at Gulfport Dragway in Gulfport, MS. Thursday 8 October: Gates open 5:00 PM. Thursday 8 October: Track hot 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Thursday 8 October: Jersey Attitude Jet Dragster appearance with Neil Esposito. Thursday 8 October: Wheel Standing Contest, Smoke 'Em Till They Pop Contest, quarter-mile drag racing and parade of cars.
How much does the 3rd Annual Cruisin' After Dark cost?
Spectators: $10. Racing entry: Current Gulfcoast Race Week listing says an additional $20; confirm with Gulfport Dragway before travelling.
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Source
Confirmed 19 September 2026 from Gulfport Dragway's official Facebook account: Jersey Attitude Jet Dragster with Neil Esposito, Wheel Standing Contest, Smoke 'Em Till They Pop Contest, quarter-mile drag racing, parade of cars, $10 spectator admission, gates at 5 PM and track hot 6-11 PM. The separate racer-entry amount remains from the current Gulfcoast Race Week listing and should be confirmed with the track before towing. Last checked . Confirm times and prices with the track before travelling.