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Even with Cooler air temperatures, Some Heads remained hot inside their helmets this past Saturday night! We have to start on the last lap in the HeyGlassman Stock Cars division. Clint Smith, and Justin Franz swapped spots for the lead off of turn 2 and in what looked to be a career best finish/possible win for Youngster Justin Franz in the 86 stock car was quickly dashed away in what appeared to be a kamakaze move from the b00b car driven by Kyler Kemp coming to the checkered in turn 4. The...more

Austin Krueger and Trenton Berry, owners of RacinDirt.com, in partnership with USRA Track Operations Director and “Voice of the USMTS” Erick Chesterman, are excited to announce their purchase of the USRA American Racer Modified Series from Todd and Janet Staley, and the formation of the USRA Heartland Modified Tour. “This all came together pretty quickly,” said Berry. “We have been getting deeper in the operations side of the sport the past few years and have formed some great friendships that...more

*With over 300 distinguished guests attending the beautiful Stockyards venue this past Saturday night amazing drivers, crews, families, and friends alike all were treated to amazing spread of food from HotRod Chicken! Man did it taste great! We encourage anyone that couldn’t attend this year to make a note now not to miss next year!! Tables were decorated in each teams’ colors with balloons, confetti, props and photos. This year, just like on the track, Clint Smith could not be beat with his...more

https://www.myracepass.com/register/?n=12022 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ *DRIVERS: Click the above link to get registered before the upcoming race weekend. ! We are ready to get the rest of the regular season weekly divisions started this Saturday April 20th, Are you Ready??? To avoid longer wait times in pit pass line we as a few things...... ! *1- Register NOW on MRP (click link above) *2- Drivers Go to the window on the Right side of Pit Shack please!! *3- Have your transponder info available!!! *4-...more

*We first need to thank all of the brave fans that came to support our favorite sport of Dirt Track Racing!!! *125 yes that’s correct 125 race cars checked in for the all class opener!!! We appreciate all of the race teams and supporters that came out. *The JLR Property Management 316 Mods got the night started, and After being challenged multiple times by Kendall Kemp and late by “Tricky” Ricky Bonham, It’s was the 01 of Kason Carroll parking it on the scales in victory lane. We hope to see...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

*On a night that we paid tribute to the late David Squier the fans were treated to a great night of racing action. Scott Squier alongside Aric Kick, Baby Ramey, and Tim Ozbun flew the colors in honor of our nation and Scott’s late father David. You are missed. David every single time he was at the speedway went out of his way to find me and give me a hard time. I will say that I miss seeing him, but I still get the same hard time when I stop by their pit area!! *The evening started off with...more

*As the 81 Speedway season winds down, the non stop racing action has not let up! We want to thank the Lane family for all the hard work and dedication to the Kids Club, and for the Great turnout at Public Safety Night this past weekend. It was cool to see the ones that are there for all of us in an emergency come out and participate and enjoy the evening!! Seeing the Lights pace the field was ultra cool, only to be topped during the national anthem when the two horse mounted officers made...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

photos: Jeff Milam[Jm/Race Rush 66 Racing Photos] *On a night when all six divisions rolled in along with the Kansas Antique Racers , Logan’s Landscape and tree service laid out a big bonus for all divisions. If any driver that redrew the pole for the A-feature would start 6th instead and win from that spot would each garner an additional $500!!! Unfortunately All 6 stayed at the point (not one of them that started on the pole went on to win) and did not try for the Logan’s Landscape...more