Auto Racing in Nebraska

The 1-80 Speedway opened in Greenwood, NebraskaRaceway offers motocross fans a wide selection of
in 1994 and sponsored weekly races on a 4/10 mileevents to choose from. There are two classes;
dirt track for the next seven years. In 2001 theHeartland MX and Full Throttle. Each class has regular
track was purchased and renamed to the Nebraskaracing events throughout the season. The Little
Speedway. In 2004 the owners added the LittleSunset Karting course offers kids from 5 to 75 clean,
Sunset; a 1/8 mile Karting facility. In 2005 the Soaringsafe funs. The goal of the kart course is to train
Eagle Motocross facility opened and today the entiredrivers and help them develop good driving skills.
complex is known as the Nebraska Raceway Park.There are several class divisions to compete in;
The top of the line racing facilities ensure that everyRookie, Junior 1 Gas, Junior 1 Alcohol, Stock Heavy,
race fan can enjoy their favorite sport.Stock Animal, Rookie Champ, Junior 1 Champ, Junior
Events at the Raceway include NASCAR Whelan2 Champ and Adult. Karting competition encourages
Series, NCRA, Monster Truck, CLMA Late Models,safe, fun the entire family can enjoy.
Demolition Derbies, Free Style Motocross, ASCS 360Free camping is allowed at the Raceway complex,
Sprints, Pro Modifieds, Craftsman, Pro Am, Hobbyhowever there are no hookups. Additional camping is
Stock and much more. They host a wide selection ofavailable at the Pine Grove RV Park with full
special family fun events throughout the year as well.amenities. The Mid-Nebraska Speedway in Grand
Adult tickets for most events are $15.00. The soundIsland is considered the "Racers Choice". The
of screaming engines can be heard as the RacewaySpeedway season includes Grand National Late
brings back the fan favorite, Crash-O-Rama event.Models, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Happy Hornets, Wild n'
The Derby offers a $9,000. Purse to entice drivers.Wacky Cruisers and NCRA and CLMA. They host
The evening features a full demolition derby withseveral special events throughout the year. Racing
heat races, a heat race demo for trucks and a heatfun takes place every Saturday night from April
race for cars 1980 or newer. This event is a crowdthrough September. Tickets start at $8.00 for adults
pleaser with hard crashes, steaming engines andto regular weekly races. Special event tickets start at
crunching metal.$15.00.
The Soaring Edge Motocross track at the Nebraska