Fort Worth area tracks and dragways. If the forecast calls for inclement weather, check the track Web sites or call the track to make sure the racing is still on schedule:
Dirt tracks
Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track
Friday-Saturday (May 15-16): Traxxas TORC (The Off-Road Championship) season opener. Approximately 100 off-road racers in three categories: Pro Light Truck, AMSOIL Pro 2-Wheel Truck and Pro 4x4 Truck. A freestyle motocross event featuring Red Bull athlete Jeff Tilton is also scheduled.
Friday’s schedule: Gates open to public at 3 p.m., practice for all classes at 3:30 p.m., qualifying starts at 5:30 p.m., freestyle motocross begins at 8:05 p.m., racing starts at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule: Gates open to public at 5 p.m., practice starts at 6:30 p.m., freestyle motocross begins at 8:05 p.m., racing scheduled for 8:30 p.m. A full schedule can be found here: www.torcseries.com/race_schedule.php
Tickets: Daily tickets are $35 for adults, $10 for children ages 10-15 and free for children 9 and under. Family five-packs are available for $75. Call 817-215-8500 or visit www.texasmotorspeedway.com for tickets
More information: www.torcseries.com
Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale)
May 16 (Saturday): ASCS Sprint Cars ($2,000 to win). Winged 600s, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks and Bombers also on the schedule
Schedule: Grandstands open at 5 p.m.; racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adults; $5 for ages 6-11; $2 for ages 3-5; children under 3 are free with adult ticket. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the track website at no additional cost.
More info: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Phone: 817-478-9952
Kennedale Speedway Park
May 16 (Saturday): Kids boxcar races; full racing program, including IMCA Crate Models, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars ($525 to win), IMCA Hobby Stocks ($500 to win), Street Stocks, Jr. Minis
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m., racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $3 for children 6-11; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.kennedalespeedwayprk.com
Grand Prairie Speedway
May 15 (Friday): Outlaw Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Street Stocks, Bombers and Mini Stocks
Schedule: Grandstands open at 6:30 p.m., racing starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for children 6-11; children under 5 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.gpspeedway.com
Phone: 972-264-5800
281 Speedway (Stephenville)
May 16 (Saturday): Brown County free admission; Texas Winged Modifieds, plus full program featuring IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks and Compact Cruisers
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $3 for children 6-12; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092
Boyd Raceway
May 15 (Friday): Armed Forces night; regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Southern Sport Mods, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Mini Stocks
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $5 for children 6-11; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.boydraceway.net
Phone: 940-433-5587
Heart O’ Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
May 15 (Friday): Heats and features for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks. Features only for Cruisers, Junior Mini Stocks, Twisters and Brazos Mini Sprints.
Schedule: Racing begins at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for Adults; $8 for Seniors (age 60 and above) and students (12 and over or college ID); $3 for children 6-11; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294
Abilene Speedway
May 16 (Saturday): Dr. Danger, the fire-jumping daredevil; plus regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Southern Ltd. Sportsmods and Late Models.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m., races start at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for military members; $5 for children 6-12; children under 6 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.abilenespeedway.com
Phone: 325-692-8800 or 325-537-4494
Devils Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
May 16 (Saturday): O’Reilly free admission night for residents of Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Grapevine, Grand Prairie and Irving. Racing program features Super Sprints, USA Modifieds, Late Models, Street Stocks, USA Limited Modifieds.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults (reserved an additional $2); $5 for students ages 12-15; $2 for children 6-11; children under 5 are free; $25 for pit passes
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421
Asphalt track
Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls)
May 16 (Saturday): Military Appreciation Night ($5 admission); Super Trucks, Chargers, Mod 4s, Thunderstocks and Hornets
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m., racing starts at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, students (HS or college ID); $5 for children 7-14; children under 7 are free
More info: www.redriverspeedway.net
Phone: 972-221-3200
Dragways
Texas Raceway (Kennedale)
May 15 (Friday): Texas True 10.5s, Fun and Grudge
May 16 (Saturday): Jr. dragsters and Bracket races
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356, metro 817-572-3580
North Star Dragway (Denton)
May 15 (Friday): Fun N Grudge
May 16 (Saturday): Outlaw Street, Top Dragster, Nitro Funny Car
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998
Texas Motorplex (Ennis)
May 15-17 (Friday-Sunday): Super Chevy Show. Go to http://www.superchevyshow.com/ to find out about event
More info: www.texasmotorplex.com
Phone: 972-878-2641
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