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John Rittenoure - PARK CITY, Kans. (August 13, 2022) - Dan Smith survived a wild final turn assault from runner-up Joseph Gorby to win his first Complete Well Testing Sooner Late Model Series feature Saturday at 81 Speedway. With time running out in the 25-lapper and the checkered flag just two turns away, Gorby dived low in turn three and slid up in front of Smith entering four. But Smith turned back underneath to regain the lead with Gorby on his rear bumper and pushing him across the line...more

By USMTS (Park City, KS) -- Cole Traugott nipped polesitter Jacob Bleess at the flagstand to lead the opening lap of Thursday night’s 40-lap main event at the 81 Speedway and stayed there for the next 39 circuits to claim his career-first victory with the Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s. The win may come as a surprise to those outside of the region in and around Wichita, Kansas, but for regular fans of the 3/8-mile clay oval it was no shock to see the USRA Modified track...more

(Park City, KS) -- 81 Speedway is set to host Hornet Cutting Systems Night and Stock Car Special this saturday night august 5. $3000 will go to the winner with $150 to start. Bonus money is also available. Also on tap is the Alternative Pest Management USRA Modifieds, BSB Manufacturing USRA B-Mods, and your Primal Jerky Mini Stocks.

Inaugural Nationwide Schedule Highlighted by Three Crown Jewel Events Paying $100,000-to-Win; Midweek Money Series 11-Race Schedule Featuring a $50,000-to-Win Event Season Begins Monday, February 12 with All Races Streamed Live on FloRacing Mooresville, N.C. (December 1, 2023) – The 2024 High Limit Racing schedule has been announced with 60 dates at 36 tracks across 19 states, totaling more than $4 million in total purse money. The slate is highlighted by marquee events including the...more

by John Rittenoure - TULSA, Okla. (September 6, 2021) - Two nights of racing are on tap this weekend for the AmeriFlex / OCRS IMCA Sprint Car series starting Friday night at the New Tulsa Speedway and concluding with a Saturday stop at 81 Speedway. It has been 16 years since the Oil Capital Racing Series has raced at Tulsa Speedway. That was the old Tulsa Speedway. Friday the AmeriFlex / OCRS IMCA Sprint Cars return to Tulsa with a stop at the New Tulsa Speedway. Joe Bob Lee of Cache heads up...more

By John Rittenoure (Park City, KS) -- Dusty Leonard survived an early battle for the lead to win his first Complete Well Testing Sooner Late Model Series feature Saturday at 81 Speedway. Leonard is the 15th different driver to win a Complete Well Testing Sooner Late Model feature this season. The Marysville, Kansas driver was one of three Kansas drivers in the top five. Leonard was chased to the finish by Woodward, Oklahoma driver Kaleb Roach, Clint McFadden of Valley Center, Kansas, Woodward...more

By URSS PR (Park City, KS) -- Sixteen cars attended Saturday’s event at 81 Speedway in Park City, Kansas with the Drive to Zero POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series Presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing. The night saw Oklahoma-native, Ty Williams, with a dominating performance over the field from the drop of the green to the checkered. Williams also captured the dash win ahead of Kansas’ Jordan Knight, placing them on the front row for the 25-lap feature event. Williams quickly hurried off the...more

by John Rittenoure - PARK CITY, Kans. (September 11, 2021) - It was a night to remember Saturday at 81 Speedway. Most importantly was taking time to remember those that lost their lives 20 years ago on 9-11. It was also a night of racing that many 81 Speedway attendees will remember, especially if you are Terry Easum. Easum picked up his 2nd AmeriFlex / OCRS IMCA Sprint Car career victory on the famed Kansas 3/8’s mile oval located just north of Wichita. Easum bolted into the early lead from...more

By USMTS (Park City, KS) --It was a good night for Jake O’Neil at the 81 Speedway Wednesday as the driver from Tucson, Ariz., collected his eighth main event victory of the 2021 campaign and padded his points lead in the Summit USMTS National Championship fueled by Casey’s. It was a good night for the fans in attendance at the Park City, Kan., dirt oval—as well as those watching from afar on RacinDirt.com. They witnessed a stellar 40-lap main event with six lead changes among three drivers...more

By URSS (Park City, KS) -- The Drive to Zero POWRi United Rebel Sprint Series Presented by Mel Hambelton Ford Racing resumes racing action on Saturday, September 18th. Competitors take to 81 Speedway in Wichita, Kansas to kick-off their year-end string of seven races in four weeks. The feature winner on Saturday will take home a $1,000 pay day. Green flag competition will take place at 7PM. General admission is $12 for adults, children 10 and under free. With the United Rebel Sprint Series...more