Beatrice Speedway

About Beatrice Speedway

Beatrice Speedway is a 3/8 mile high banked clay oval at the Gage County Fairgrounds on the west edge of Beatrice, Nebraska. It is IMCA sanctioned, it hosts around 30 racing events a season, and it is run by the Gage County Agriculture Society rather than by a private promoter. The surface is silty loam, which holds moisture well and gives the track a reputation for racing better than the average fairgrounds oval.

Seventy Years at the Fairgrounds

The speedway opened around 1952 when the county built its new fairgrounds, replacing a half mile dirt oval that had operated at the old fairgrounds site. That makes it one of the longer running dirt tracks in Nebraska.

The Agriculture Society connection shapes how the place operates. The same organization that maintains the fairgrounds runs the racetrack, so the speedway is treated as a county asset rather than a business that might fold. That continuity is why it has been running for seven decades, and it is also why the Gage County Fair each summer includes racing on the card, trailer races among it.

Spring Nationals

The season does not open quietly. Beatrice starts each year with Spring Nationals, a three day IMCA Weekly Racing Series event in March that has now passed its thirtieth running and draws entries from across the country.

The format builds through the weekend. Thursday is open practice with free grandstand admission. Friday and Saturday run full programs with escalating purses, the IMCA Modified feature topping the bill at $2,500 to win on the Saturday finale. Stock Cars, Northern Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts all race for added money across both nights.

What makes it a genuine destination race is the points. Nebraska state and national IMCA points are awarded, along with regional points in several divisions, so drivers open their season here with real standing on the line rather than a shakedown run.

The Regular Season

After Spring Nationals, weekly racing runs Friday nights from late April or May through August, with some exclusions on the calendar.

The class structure stays consistent: IMCA Modifieds, Northern Sport Mods, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts. Admission is modest, with reduced pricing for children, which keeps it a realistic family night out.

The season closes with Octoberfest on the second weekend of October, bookending the year with the March opener.

Camping and Facilities

Campsites are available on the fairgrounds at a nightly rate, first come and first served, with electrical hookups and a dump station on the grounds. For a March event where drivers are hauling in from several states, that on site camping is a practical advantage over tracks with no overnight option.

Being a fairgrounds facility also means the parking, restrooms and access are built for crowds larger than a typical Friday night, which shows on the big weekends.

Getting There and What to Know

The track is at 321 Logan Avenue on the west side of Beatrice, in Gage County in southeast Nebraska, about forty miles south of Lincoln and close to the Kansas line.

The track line is 402-228-2264 and the fairgrounds office is 402-223-3158. Email goes to . Schedules do shift, particularly in spring, so confirm before making the drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What night does Beatrice Speedway race?

Friday nights through the regular season, roughly May through August, with some exclusions. Spring Nationals in March and Octoberfest in October run multi day formats.

How long is the track?

It is a 3/8 mile high banked clay oval with a silty loam surface. Some directory listings describe it as 1/3 mile, but the track uses the 3/8 figure.

What classes race there?

IMCA Modifieds, Northern Sport Mods, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts.

What is Spring Nationals?

A three day IMCA event in March that opens the season, now past its thirtieth running, with a $2,500 to win Modified feature and Nebraska state, national and regional points on the line.

Who runs the track?

The Gage County Agriculture Society, which also maintains the Gage County Fairgrounds where the speedway sits.

Is camping available?

Yes. Campsites on the fairgrounds are available first come and first served at a nightly rate, with electrical hookups and a dump station on the grounds.

Is there racing during the county fair?

Yes. The Gage County Fair each summer includes racing, with trailer races among the attractions.

Where is Beatrice Speedway located?

321 Logan Avenue, Beatrice, Nebraska 68310, at the Gage County Fairgrounds on the west edge of town. The track phone is 402-228-2264.

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