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The Dirt Crown Series will be rolling into town Aug 8th at Humboldt Speedway and 81 Speedway on Aug 9th. TM Fencing LLC has stepped up big time to support these shows and sweetened the pot even further by adding a bonus chance to gain $1000 more to sweep the weekend and win at both tracks. The exciting stock car class will be tested against some of the best drivers in the country. Come Support the shows and see the Dirt Crown Series for the first time at these two epic tracks.

Photo cred: Jr. Racers Kids Club* *This past Saturday night, 81 Speedway ushered in 5 divisions. Special thanks to Logan’s Landscape and Tree Service for keeping O’Reilly Winners Circle beautiful!! As favorable weather set in, on-track action stayed hot all night!! *We started off with the Poorman Auto Supply USRA B-Mods. From the start, first-time visitor this season Jake Richards looked smooth and fast as he bolted to the front from the 3rd starting spot and stayed out front as the rest of...more

Photo Cred: 81 Jr. Racers Kids club *What a special night this past Saturday as the bright Sturgeon Moon hung in the sky and the Dirt Crown series stock cars joined us for racing action. *We want to thank Tane from TM Fencing LLC. Without his vision and passion for the sport, an event like this could not happen. Racers and fans alike, please use them for all your fencing needs!! *B-Dominating: Poorman Auto Supply USRA B-Mods took to the newly re-prepped race surface. With record temperatures...more

*On an amazing race evening the family of Arnold Stoner honored Arnold in a ceremony on the top of turn 2. It was a pleasure to be a small part of Arnold’s life and he will forever be a part of 81 Speedway. We started the night off with the Allied battery stock cars, What’s old is new again!! When you see the always recognizable orange on the 86 it screams Franz and on this night Brian had all the bugs worked out and led wire-to-wire in the feature and “parked it”in victory lane. Good to see...more

*The Heartland Modified tour will roll into town on September 20th along with the Allied Battery Stock cars and the pot has been added to by the Franz Family to make a great event even better! The Stock Cars now will be racing for $750 to win and the Heartland tour will be bumped up to $2500 to win and $400 to start the A. The Franz family has been a part of 81 Speedway for many years and we honor Dalice Franz again with the 2nd annual memorial race! All Newton residents will get free...more

*FamilyFunNight added!! *TWISTER CITY Enduro presented by Broadway Truck and Auto This is one for all drivers and fans alike that want to get into racing, or have raced forever but want to just have fun. We challenge you all to find a car, read the rules, and register for a great time. *Register Here: *https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2893/registrations/12194 *USRA Modified/Broadway Truck & Auto Twister City Enduro/Power Wheels Pits Open 2:00 Grandstands Open 3:00 Drivers Must Check in by...more

After three weeks being shut out of Victory Lane, Sam Hafertepe Jr. is back to his winning ways with the American Sprint Car Series. photo:Tyler Carr Hafertepe, the five-time Series champion from Sunnyvale, TX, had previously triumphed over the national 360 Sprint Car series eight races prior at WaKeeney Speedway in August. Since then, he recorded a DNF and two 13th-place finishes among multiple top-five results and underwent team personnel changes in his efforts to reclaim the momentum he had...more

*This weekend invites in some tight point battles as the season is heading to a photo finish! Come out this weekend to watch all of your local racers in action on the famed 3/8 mile track. The weather looks to be great and the racing is heating up! *Public Safety Night/Weekly Points 7PM Pits Open 3:00 Grandstands Open 5:00 Drivers Must Check in by 5:30 Hot Laps 6:15 Racing 7:00 *Pit Passes Adult $35.00 Children 5-10 $15.00 Children 4 & Under FREE *General Admission Adult: $15.00 ( (Law...more

Free grandstand admission with proper Newton I.D. !!! Come watch all divisions compete and wrap up season points for all classes except USRA A- Mods! Pits Open 3:00 Grandstands Open 5:00 Drivers Must Check in by 5:30 Hot Laps 6:15 Racing 7:00 Pit Passes Adult $35.00 Children 5-10 $15.00 Children 4 & Under FREE General Admission Adult: $20.00 (Show Newton, KS ID for FREE Admission) Senior 65+ & Military: $18.00 Children 10 & Under: Free NO outside food or drink CLEAR BAG POLICY!! Event...more

pic by: Jr. Racers Kids Club?? *Having the Dalice Franz Memorial race is an honor for the speedway and having the Franz Family in attendance and in competition makes for an epic night! Thank you for your continued support! *Sometimes the tower gets a call right....... This past Saturday the "Call" was referring to moving the Heartland Modified feature up in the program after a trained eye spotted lightning off in the distance. The rain showed up a just race after the Mods put on a show! ...more