Local Dirt Tracks: Springfield Raceway

Here in the area, Springfield Raceway is one of the bigger and more popular tracks around. However, there are a lot of things about the track that some people may not know.

Springfield Raceway is located at 2110 North Farm Road 123 Springfield, MO 65802. It’s a really good location for a dirt track because it is in a big town, but is just far enough away from everything that nobody around is bothered.

The track is ¼ mile around, which is about an average size for most tracks. The surface of the track is clay, which helps to pack down and keeps a good track throughout the night at the track. Also, the track is a semi-banked circle which makes a good track for the racers to keep momentum going through the corners and be able to enjoy driving the cars.

Throughout the year, the track keeps events from around February to late October with many special events and opportunities for everyone to watch the track as they continue to perform.

There are many different classes and types of cars at the Springfield Raceway. Throughout the year the track tries to change the show and outcome of every week using different cars. The classes that the track runs consistently every week are Late Models Open, B-Mods, MW Mods, Legends, Pure Stocks, and Mini Stocks/FWD.

The grandstands at Springfield Raceway cost $15 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12 and anyone younger than 6 is free. Pit passes (The interesting side of the track) are a $35 charge.