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*Okay okay, calm down we are referring to the heavy rain causing track conditions to have more “Character” than some would prefer. *F.O.E Enterprises crew showed up early, operating track-owned tractors and tillers, working the entire pit area, all around the 3/8 mile track, and infield to get it all dried out. Then several of the “Army” showed up and packed it all in. It definitely was worth it for the 95 cars checked in for the four divisions!! Thanks KC,TD,CK,ED,RL,JT !!! • The...more

*With many of his family and friends in attendance the Kansas Antique Racers honored Gib Lane as they flew the colors of the United States around the 3/8 mile during our National Anthem. The Antiques went on to run a couple of exhibition races strengthening the history of our sport with a new generation of fans. Godspeed Gib! *The night started with a nice cooling rain shower, the added moisture along with an amazing track prep crew provided an amazing surface throughout the evening for the...more

*The 81 speedway staff pulled out all of the stops for this one. Family fun night provided a band, bouncy houses, face painting, other games and family activities on the concourse for the next gen racers/fans. Thank you Lane family, Casey Jo and all the supporters of the kids club. I also want to thank Chris Kratzer for his unbelievable help and support on and around the track. Special Thanks also to The Big Infield announcer Josh Lanterman for filling in at the last minute. *Let’s start off...more

*We will start with the World Racing Group ASCS Sooner series sprint cars. With many cars having trouble the night before the 9 car field still put on a show! Double heats with the second one inverted provided lots of winged action. Having local hero and crowd favorite Jeremy Campbell in a heated battle late in the race brought the crowd to their feet. When the double checkers flew it was the 10c victoriously celebrating on the front stretch with a Dozen Donuts to delight the fans! *The Allied...more

*This past Saturday night had some of the best racing action we have seen this season, but let’s wait on that for just a minute!! This night meant more, it felt different, it was special. We first need to thank Carl Crossette and his entire Hall of Fame committee for putting in all the hours in to make sure that the great ones are honored. The 2024 HOF Class was inducted during the intermission ceremony as many family members, friends and supporters alike watched as the awards were given and...more

*The Heartland modified tour rolled thru town this past Saturday night. We are always Thankful to have Trenton, Stick, Erick and the crew here at 81 Speedway. The Tour has proven to be the top regional touring series in the country. Special thanks to Premier Maintenance for the great fireworks on the parade lap. (Heartland Results and race info on another Story) check it out on 81speedway.com *The Night started with the TM Fencing LLC Super Stocks, It was a really good race as 6th starting...more

-Whew…… Not even sure where to begin with such an exciting night of point finale racing. With Three divisions all still up for grabs to win the season championships the fans were in for a great show. I have to say thanks to so many people, F.O.E wants to thank any racer or fan for coming out at any point this season!!! We also want to thank the crews, families, and friends that make it all possible to put each event on. — I normally try to stay in race order for the recap, but that would...more

As the first practice is coming our way in the next few weeks, it’s a little hard to look at the frozen tundra that this winter has given us and even think about dirt flying and engines roaring around the storied 3/8-mile track. Nonetheless, race season is here very soon!! I personally am more than ready to get back to the races. The 2025 season looks to be one of the baddest ass schedules you could imagine. We open up at 81 Speedway as Broadway Truck and Auto presents “The Godfather”...more

This article is not to recap the WOO Sprint Cars and their Lost battle to mother nature and her winds of Fury. This is to highlight an amazing group of drivers, crews, and staff to adapt and overcome on the Fly!!! First off we want to apologize to all of you for how we re-arranged the Stock Car program from running last, to being thrown into the lineup area with a 5 minute notice!!! ALL of you made it, we appreciate that!! Then we proceeded to run The B-Feature 5 minutes after the last heat...more

*The Weather has slowed up the start of the 2025 season so far, but with this weekend's forecast in the high 70's to low 80's we look forward to welcoming the Fans, Racers, Crews, and Sponsors back out for 6 classes of fast paced action!!! This season looks to bring some new faces in each division, the Wickham Heating and Air Conditioning Mini Stocks boast a registration count at 33 so far!!! The Allied Battery Stock Cars have a massive registration count at 51!!! The A-Features this season...more