Brown County Speedway

About Brown County Speedway

Brown County Speedway is a 1/3 mile high banked dirt oval at the Brown County Fairgrounds, just north of Aberdeen, South Dakota. It runs WISSOTA sanctioned racing every Friday night at 7:00, it carries six classes on a typical card, and kids 12 and under get in free. For northeastern South Dakota it is the weekly dirt track, drawing cars and fans from across the region and from North Dakota and Minnesota.

WISSOTA Racing in Northeast South Dakota

The track is sanctioned by WISSOTA, the body that governs dirt racing across the upper Midwest. That matters more than it might sound. WISSOTA rules are standardized across tracks in Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and beyond, so a car built to race at Aberdeen can run at any WISSOTA track in the region, and drivers chase regional and national points alongside the weekly track championship.

The weekly divisions include WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Street Stocks and Midwest Mods, along with Pure Stocks. A Legend class was added recently, bringing the card to six classes and giving the program a faster, lighter division that races well on a third mile.

The high banking is what sets the racing apart. On a short, steeply banked oval, cars carry more speed through the corners and the field stays tighter than it would on a flat track, which produces closer finishes and more lead changes across the night.

Race Night

Friday is the night. Pits open at 4:00, grandstand gates open at 5:00, and racing starts at 7:00.

Admission varies by night and by age, and specials cost more than a regular points show. The one constant is that children 12 and under get into the grandstands free, which makes this one of the most affordable family nights out in the Aberdeen area.

The track leans into that family angle. Kid’s candy tosses, giveaways and promotional nights run through the season, and the atmosphere is built around bringing children rather than tolerating them.

Special Events

Beyond the weekly program, Brown County Speedway hosts touring series that bring national level equipment to Aberdeen.

The American Sprint Car Series National Tour has raced here, running 360 winged sprint cars on the high banks alongside the regular WISSOTA classes. Tri-State Late Model specials appear on the calendar as well, typically running without the modified classes so the late models get the full program.

The facility has also hosted non racing events including monster trucks, taking advantage of the fairgrounds setting and the infrastructure that comes with it.

Getting There and What to Know

The track sits at the Brown County Fairgrounds north of Aberdeen, which is the third largest city in South Dakota and the hub for the northeastern quarter of the state. Parking and access are straightforward because the fairgrounds are built for crowds.

For rain outs, admission prices and schedule changes, the track’s Facebook page is the fastest source and gets updated the day of the race. The phone line is 844-462-2273.

Aberdeen weather in spring and early summer can turn a Friday program quickly, so a check before you drive in is the sensible habit, particularly if you are coming from out of state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What night does Brown County Speedway race?

Every Friday night through the season, with racing starting at 7:00. Pits open at 4:00 and grandstand gates at 5:00.

How long is the track?

It is a 1/3 mile high banked dirt oval. Some listings describe it as 3/8 mile, but the track itself uses the third mile figure.

What classes race there?

WISSOTA Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Street Stocks and Midwest Mods, plus Pure Stocks and a Legend class, for six classes on a typical night.

What is WISSOTA?

The sanctioning body for dirt track racing across the upper Midwest. Standardized rules mean cars can compete at any WISSOTA member track and drivers can chase regional points.

Do kids get in free?

Yes. Children 12 and under are admitted to the grandstands free. Adult and youth pricing varies by night.

Do touring series race there?

Yes. The American Sprint Car Series National Tour has visited, and Tri-State Late Model specials appear on the schedule.

What happens if it rains?

Check the track’s Facebook page, which is updated the day of the race with cancellations and rescheduling.

Where is Brown County Speedway located?

400 24th Avenue NW at the Brown County Fairgrounds, north of Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401. The phone number is 844-462-2273.

More information on Brown County Speedway; Click here https://www.browncountyspeedway.org/

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