It might be fall in North Texas, but the local racing action is still hot. In the next month, five area dirt tracks will hold events with purses as large as $100,000. Here’s a look at the events:
Cowtown Speedway (Kennedale), Oct. 9-10
RESCHEDULED FOR OCT. 10-11. GO HERE FOR DETAILS
Second Annual Cowtown Sprint Nationals
Event details: The entry list for the $85,000 event features almost 70 sprint cars and drivers from 12 states. Joining the sprint cars will be the ninth annual Topless 100, the Topless Limited Modifieds and the Winged 600s Championships.
Tickets: Adult tickets, which can be purchased in advance at www.cowtownspeedway.com until Oct. 8, run between $40 (reserved) to $35 (general admission) for two-day passes and $20-$25 for single-day tickets. Child tickets are $2-$5.
Schedule
Oct. 8 (Thursday): Practice, 5-9 p.m., $20 pit passes
Oct. 9 (Friday): Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m.; grandstand opens at 6 p.m.; hot laps begin at 7 p.m. for all four classes; racing is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 10 (Saturday): Fan Fest is scheduled for 3 p.m.-4:15 p.m.; pit gates open at 4:30 p.m.; grandstand opens at 5 p.m.; hot laps begin at 6:30 p.m.; racing is scheduled for 7 p.m.
More info: www.cowtownspeedway.com
Phone: 817-478-9952
Boyd Raceway, Oct. 10
2009 Grand Nationals
Event details: Classes include IMCA Modifieds ($2,000 to win), IMCA Stock Cars ($2,000 to win), IMCA Hobby Stocks ($1,000 to win), IMCA Sport Mods ($1,500 to win), Mini Stocks ($250 to win) and IMCA Late Models ($500 to win).
Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for children 6-11, children under 5 are free. Pit passes are $25.
Schedule
Oct. 9 (Friday): Hot laps from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Pit passes are $10.
Oct. 10 (Saturday): Gates open at 4 p.m.; hot laps start at 6:15 p.m.; racing is scheduled for 7 p.m.
More info: www.boydraceway.net
Phone: 940-433-5587
Devils Bowl Speedway (Mesquite), Oct. 16-17
36th Annual O’Reilly Winter Nationals
Event details: The $100,000 weekend features ASCS Outlaw Sprints, USA Modifieds, Late Models, Limited Modifieds and Street Stocks.
Tickets: TBA (or call 972-222-2421)
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m. each night. Racing begins at 8 p.m. each night.
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421
Abilene Speedway, Oct. 16-18
Southern Challenge, Ryan Bard Memorial
Event details: The $75,000 weekend will feature IMCA Modifieds ($3,000 to win), IMCA Stock Cars ($2,000 to win), IMCA SportMods ($2,500 to win) and IMCA Hobby Stocks ($1,000 to win), and Young Guns Shootout (Saturday and Sunday only)
Tickets: TBA
Schedule
Oct. 11 (Sunday): Open test and tune practice, noon-4 p.m.
Oct. 15 (Thursday): Practice (6-10 p.m.) and party
Oct. 16 (Friday): Gates open at 3 p.m. Heats start at 7 p.m.
Oct. 17 (Saturday): Game open at 2 p.m. Heats start at 6 p.m.
Oct. 18 (Sunday): Gates open at 11 a.m. Racing begins at 2 p.m.
More info: www.abilenespeedway.com
Phone: 325-692-8800 or 325-537-4494
Heart O’ Texas Speedway (Elm Mott), Oct. 23-24
Fall Classic
Event details: The $35,000 weekend will feature IMCA Modifieds ($1,500 to win), I-Stocks ($1,000 to win), IMCA SportMods ($1,000 to win), IMCA Hobby Stocks ($1,000 to win), Street Stocks ($1,000 to win), Mini Stocks ($1,000 to win), Pure Stocks ($1,000 to win) and Cruisers ($500 to win). Junior Mini Stocks Young Guns Shootout and Texas Twisters on Saturday night only.
Tickets: $12 for adults each night; $3 for children 6-11; children under 5 are free; Pit passes are $25.
Schedule
Friday (Oct. 23): Gates open at 6 p.m. Races start at 8 p.m.
Saturday (Oct. 24): Gates open at 4 p.m. Races start at 6 p.m.
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294
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