About Boone County Raceway
Boone County Raceway is a 3/8 mile dirt oval at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Albion, Nebraska. The track runs IMCA sanctioned racing on Friday nights through the summer, and it has earned a reputation across the region for exceptional track preparation and a family friendly atmosphere that keeps the grandstands busy all season.
Friday Nights at the Fairgrounds
The weekly show starts at 8:00pm on Friday nights, with hot laps ahead of the program. A typical night runs six classes: Bragging Rights Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts. IMCA Modifieds have raced at Albion every season since the mid 1990s, so the car counts and the rivalries run deep.
The Tanner Pelster Memorial
The biggest night of the year is the Tanner Pelster Memorial, held each July to honor the life and legacy of a beloved local racer. The event has grown every year since it began, and the 2025 running paid $10,111 to win for the IMCA Stock Cars with $3,111 to win for the IMCA Hobby Stocks. The sixth annual running was set for July 12, 2026, and the race now draws some of the strongest fields in the state.
Special Events Through the Season
Beyond the weekly program, the raceway hosts the Ray Haase Memorial each fall with big paydays across three classes including IMCA Late Models, and the Malvern Bank West Series has brought touring super late models to town for the Boone County Fair Race. Mothers Night traditionally opens the season in early May, and the IMCA STARS Mod Lites and Crown Vics have joined the card for select shows.
Getting There
The track sits at the Boone County Fairgrounds at 100 W Fairview Street in Albion, Nebraska, in the heart of Boone County. Albion is a small town, so parking is easy, and the fairgrounds setting means plenty of room for pits and campers on race night.
Plan Your Visit
Race nights move quickly, so arriving half an hour before the 8:00pm start leaves time to park, grab a seat and watch hot laps. The concession stand keeps families fed without a trip back into town, and the grandstands sit close enough to the racing surface that every restart feels like the front row. Albion sits on Nebraska Highway 14 northwest of Columbus, which makes Boone County Raceway an easy evening drive from Norfolk, Columbus and the surrounding farm towns. Dirt racing is weather dependent, so a quick look at the track Facebook page on the afternoon of a show is the easiest way to confirm the night is a go before heading out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the track?
A 3/8 mile dirt oval.
When is racing held?
Friday nights at 8:00pm through the summer season, with special events on select weekends.
What classes race there?
Bragging Rights Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, IMCA Hobby Stocks and Sport Compacts.
Who sanctions the racing?
The weekly classes race under IMCA sanction, which lets drivers chase regional and national points.
What is the biggest event of the year?
The Tanner Pelster Memorial each July, which paid $10,111 to win for IMCA Stock Cars at its 2025 running.
Is the track family friendly?
Yes. The fairgrounds setting, affordable tickets and community feel make it a popular family night out in Boone County.
Where is Boone County Raceway located?
At the Boone County Fairgrounds, 100 W Fairview Street, Albion, Nebraska 68620.
How do I contact the track?
Call 402-741-2451 or 402-843-6439, or email .
Phone: 402-741-2451
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