North Texas area dirt 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
Abilene Speedway (Abilene)
October 17-19 (Friday-Sunday): Southern Challenge. $75,000 purse. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks plus Street Stocks.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $5 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.abilenespeedway.com
Phone: 325-692-8800
Boyd Raceway (Boyd)
October 10-11 (Friday-Saturday): Grand Nationals. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Mini Stocks.
Schedule: Gates open (Friday) at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $5 for Seniors; $5 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.boydraceway.net
Phone: 940-433-5587
Cotton Bowl Speedway (Paige)
October 4 (Saturday): Sprint Series of Texas. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMod, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stock, Street Stock, Stock Car and ECO Stock.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for ages 6-11; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.cottonbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 512-748-4218
Devils Bowl Speedway (Mesquite)
October 17-18 (Friday-Saturday): 41st Annual Winter Nationals Lucas Oil ASCS Sprints National Tour. Regular program featuring ASI Racing Engines RaceSaver Sprints, Blaine's Motor Supply USA Limited Modifieds and USA Modifieds.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adult general admission; $12 for Students, Seniors and Kids 12 to 15; $2 Kids 6 to 11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30.
More info: www.devilsbowl.com
Phone: 972-222-2421
Grayson County Speedway (Bells)
October 4 (Saturday): CLOSED FOR SEASON. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, Hot Stocks, Novice Stocks and Jr. Mini Stocks. Kids Money Scramble.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for Students and Seniors; $5 for kids counter height and below, Kids 2 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.gcsracing.com
Phone: 903-892-3157
Heart O' Texas Speedway (Elm Mott)
October 23-25 (Thursday-Saturday) Fall Classic. Sprint Series of Texas. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, Street Stocks, Bombers, Jr. Mini Stocks and Twisters. Race of Champions. Mechanics Race.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; Seniors and Students $10; $5 for kids 6-12, Kids under 6 free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.heartotexspeedway.com
Phone: 254-829-2294
Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale)
October 2-4 (Thursday-Saturday): 8th Annual Showdown. Regular program featuring the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Stock Cars, Factory Stocks and Jr. Minis.
Schedule: Gates open at 3 p.m.; Racing starts at (Fri) 7 p.m.; (Sat) 6 p.m.
Tickets: (Fri) $12, (Sat) $15 for adult general admission; $8 for Seniors and Military; $5 for kids 6-12, Kids under 6 free; Pit passes are $25/$30.
More info: www.raceksp.com
Phone: 817-478-7223
LoneStar Speedway (Kilgore)
October 11 (Saturday): Sprint Car and Factory Stock Championships. Smiley's Racing Products $3,000 to win Sprints and $1,000 to win Factory Stocks.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m., Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $17 for adults; Kids six-to eleven $5; Kids five and under free with adult ticket; Pit passes are $30.
More info: www.lonestarspeedway.com
Phone: 903-986-9731
Mountain Creek Speedway (Grand Prairie)
November 6-8 (Thursday-Saturday): Annual Race on Dirt. Regular program featuring RaceSaver Sprints, IMCA SportMods, Factory Stocks, Wing 600 A class Mini Sprints and Restrictor 600 Mini Sprints.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m., Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $10 for seniors and military; $8 for kids ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30.
More info: www.mountaincreekspeedway.com
Phone: 903-340-9211
Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls)
October 10-11 (Friday-Saturday): Red River Open Wheel Nationals. Regular program featuring $2,000 to win Champ Sprints, $1,000 to win RaceSaver Sprints; $3,000 to win USRA Legal Modifieds; $800 to win Non-Wing Sprint Cars and $2,000 to win Limited Modifieds.
Schedule: Friday gates open at 6 p.m., Racing starts at 8 p.m.; Saturday gates open at 4 p.m., Racing starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets: (Fri.) $12 (Sat.) $17 for adult general admission; $8/$12 for Seniors and military; $5 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $35.
More info: www.rrspeedway.com
Phone: N/A
Super Bowl Speedway (Greenville)
October 4 (Saturday): Texas Fall Classic. Texas Outlaw Modifieds Series (TOMS). Regular program featuring Limited Modifieds, Jr. Limiteds, Street Stocks, and Factory Stocks. STEMS.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15 for adult general admission; $5 for seniors and military; $5 for ages 7-11, Kids 6 and under free; Pit passes are $35.
More info: www.superbowlspeedway.com
Phone: 903-883-2504
Timberline Speedway (Corley)
November 1 (Saturday): Halloween Havoc. Regular program featuring Open Wheel Modifieds, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Novice and Super Stock.
Schedule: Gates open at 4 p.m.; Racing starts at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $8 for Seniors, $5 for ages 6-12, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30.
More info: www.timberlinespeedway.com
Phone: 903-691-4367
October 11 (Saturday): Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA SportMods and Factory Stocks.
Schedule: Gates open at 6 p.m.; Racing starts at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $12 for adult general admission; $8 for seniors and military, $5 for ages 6-11, Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $25.
More info: www.official85speedway.com
Phone: 972-875-8500
281 Speedway (Stephenville)
October 4 (Saturday): CLOSED FOR SEASON. Regular program featuring IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks, IMCA Southern SportMods, IMCA Sport Compacts, Texas Wing Modifieds; Street Stocks, Dwarf Cars and Late Models.
Schedule: Gates open at 5 p.m.; Racing starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 for adult general admission; $3 for ages 6-12; Kids 5 and under free; Pit passes are $30.
More information: www.281speedway.com
Phone: 254-965-3092
Go Karts
KAM Kartway (Boyd)
November 8 (Saturday): KAM Karter's Day.
Schedule: Noon to 6 p.m.
More information: www.kamkartway.com
Phone: 817-938-7692
Dragways
North Star Dragway (Denton)
October 3-4 (Friday-Saturday): TNT; Nitro Outlaw Fuel Altereds & SHRA Hertiage Series.
More info: www.northstar-dragway.com
Phone: 940-482-9998
Texas Motorplex (Ennis)
October 3-4 (Friday-Saturday): NHRDA World Finals.
More info: www.texasmotorplex.com
Phone: 972-878-2641
Texas Raceway (Kennedale)
October 3-5 (Friday-Sunday): Texas Triple Threat & Fun & Grudge; Last Bracket Point Race & National Dragster Wally's; Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge.
More info: www.texasraceway.com
Phone: 817-483-0356
www.blogginisracin.com