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Box Elder, South Dakota 57719
Description
About Bandit Speedway
Bandit Speedway is a 3/8 mile slightly banked dirt oval at 1611 Highway 14-16 in Box Elder, South Dakota, just minutes east of Rapid City. One of the newest tracks in the Black Hills area, it has quickly built a loyal following with WISSOTA sanctioned racing, affordable family nights and a laid back atmosphere that has fans bringing their lawn chairs back week after week.
Saturday Night Racing
The racing program runs on Saturday nights through the summer. A typical card features WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Late Models, WISSOTA Mod Fours and Sport Compacts, along with the track’s own Bandit Non Winged Sprints. The WISSOTA sanction means drivers earn regional and national points every time they take the green flag.
Special Nights Through the Season
Sponsored event nights fill the calendar, and the season builds toward two highlights: the 3K Construction Season Championship in early August and the NAPA Auto and Truck Parts Wes Rick Memorial Bandit Shootout in late August, which closes out the year with the biggest fields of the season.
A True Family Track
Bandit Speedway keeps things simple and family friendly. Parking is on the grass, the grandstands welcome lawn chairs, and there is a free play area for kids. Sitting at nearly 3,000 feet of elevation on the open prairie east of Rapid City, the track offers wide views and warm summer evenings that make for a great night of racing.
Getting There
The track sits along Highway 14-16 in Box Elder, South Dakota, a short drive from Rapid City, Ellsworth Air Force Base and the northern Black Hills. Its location makes it an easy stop for race fans visiting the Black Hills in summer, and it pairs well with a weekend around Rapid City and Sturgis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the track?
A 3/8 mile slightly banked dirt oval.
When is racing held?
Saturday nights through the summer season, with sponsored event nights and special shows on the calendar.
What classes race there?
WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds, WISSOTA Street Stocks, WISSOTA Late Models, WISSOTA Mod Fours, Sport Compacts and Bandit Non Winged Sprints.
Who sanctions the racing?
The weekly classes race under WISSOTA sanction, so drivers chase regional and national points at Bandit Speedway.
What is the biggest event of the year?
The Wes Rick Memorial Bandit Shootout in late August, along with the 3K Construction Season Championship.
Is the track family friendly?
Yes. Grass parking, lawn chair seating in the grandstands and a free play area for kids make it an easy night out for the whole family.
Where is Bandit Speedway located?
At 1611 Highway 14-16, Box Elder, South Dakota 57719, just east of Rapid City.
How high is the track’s elevation?
The track sits at roughly 3,000 feet above sea level on the prairie east of the Black Hills.
Phone: 605-209-2088
More information on Bandit Speedway; Click here https://www.banditspeedway.com/
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