NIDBA 2026 Race Schedule
Races conclude approximately 20 minutes before sunset to ensure a safe return to port for all drivers.
NIDBA Opening Night
Test & Tune
5:15pm - (sunset 8:10pm)
Memorial Day Weekend
Week 1
Thunder on the Chain
5:15pm - (sunset 8:16pm)
Week 2
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:22pm)
Week 3
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:26pm)
Saturday Race
Thunder on the Chain
9:00 am
Week 4
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:29pm)
Key West Fest Weekend
Week 5
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:30pm)
Y2K Fest Weekend
Week 6
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:30pm)
July 4th Weekend
Week 7
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:27pm)
NIDBA Championship Jacket & Alumni Night
150th Blarney Island Birthday Weekend
Week 8
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:23 pm)
Christmas in July Weekend
Loop the Lakes
July Race Weekend Fun Run
11:00am
Saturday Race
Thunder on the Chain
9:00 am
Week 9
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:17pm)
Blarney Gras Weekend
Week 10
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:10pm)
Week 11
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 8:01pm)
Fantasy Island Weekend
Week 12
Thunder on the Chain
5:15pm - (sunset 7:51pm)
Midwest Jet & V-Drives VIP Night & 80's Fest
Week 13
Thunder on the Chain
5:15pm - (sunset 7:40pm)
Week 14
Thunder on the Chain
5:15pm - (sunset 7:29pm)
Summer Halloween Weekend
Week 15
Thunder on the Chain
5:30pm - (sunset 7:17pm)
Finals Night & Labor Day Weekend
End of Season Party
Show & Shine
5:30pm
(Location TBA)