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(Image Credit: David Smith, Jr.) Bryan Hulbert – PARK CITY, Kan. (July 28, 2022) Making it two wins with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network in 2022, Oklahoma’s Matt Covington took off from the pole and never looked back at 81-Speedway in Park City, Kan. Taking the fifth round of the 2022 ASCS Sizzlin’ Summer Speedweek, the win is Matt’s 16th with the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series since 2010 and marks the14th different state that Covington...more

NASCAR Champion Kyle Larson Joins the High Rollers of Kubota High Limit Racing at 81 Speedway Park City, Kan. (February 17, 2025) — Evans Building Company, the leading pre-engineered commercial building contractor in the Wichita market, has partnered with 81 Speedway and Kubota High Limit Racing to present the Evans Building Battle at 81 on Wednesday, May 7. NASCAR and 2025 Chili Bowl Champion Kyle Larson will join Brad Sweet, Rico Abreu and fellow Kubota High Limit Racing drivers in the...more

It seems the biggest question of the Sprint Car off-season has been where will Rico Abreu take his talents in 2024. Today, we got that answer. He’s all in with High Limit Racing. One of the biggest superstars in the sport off the track and one of the most talented drivers behind the wheel, Abreu’s addition to High Limit Racing is monumental in many ways. He’s the seventh driver to publicly commit to chasing the 2024 championship — following Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Jacob Allen, Zeb Wise, Cory...more

After a lengthy open dialogue and vote between full-time teams and drivers, the 2024 High Limit Racing event format has been finalized. "We put a few different options on the table and had some great back and forth conversations with our teams before coming to this conclusion," Competition Director, Mike Hess noted. "We wanted to allow our teams to have a say but also keep the fans in mind, and we feel like we accomplished that with this format we'll roll out at East Bay next month. This...more

(Image Credit: David Smith, Jr.) Bryan Hulbert – PARK CITY, Kan. (August 20, 2022) Getting back to Victory Lane with the Drive to Zero United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford, Liberal’s Steven Richardson led start to finish Saturday night at 81-Speedway. Getting the win by 2.031-seconds, the No. 8j was chased early by Luke Cranston. Coming up from sixth, the runner-up spot changed hands on Lap 8 when Zach Blurton took over the chase. Not able to make up any time from there,...more

Bryan Hulbert – PARK CITY, Kan. (August 18, 2022) Ready to get back on track this weekend, the Drive to Zero United Rebel Sprint Series presented by Mel Hambelton Ford will make their return to Rush County Speedway in La Crosse, Kan. on Friday, August 19, then 81-Speedway in Park City, Kan. on Saturday, August 20. Last taking a shot at the close of July, it was Mother Nature who took the weekend at Rush County. On the tour’s last visit, Zach Blurton was the night’s winner. At 81-Speedway on...more

(Photo by Trent Gower Photography) Inside Line Promotions – PORT ROYAL, Pa. (Oct. 10, 2023) – Big Game Motorsports driver David Gravel used a pair of top-five runs last weekend during the Nittany Showdown to gain ground in the chase for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship. Gravel advanced from seventh to second place on Friday and from ninth to fourth place on Saturday at Port Royal Speedway to pull within 68 points of the lead in the championship...more

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, 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