Where are..... The hidden gems of late model racing?

[Rocky]

We talk an awful lot about the crown jewels, where can we find the hidden gems, the best kept secrets the races that don't move the needle much nationally, but you don't miss them.

Go.

[Phatdaddy]

Tri-State Speedway in Haubstabt IN. Amazing racing ! I've never actually been to Duck River Speedway in Wheel TN. & Port Royal Speedway in PA, but they are all the rave in late model & sprints. 201 Speedway in Sitka, Ky was neat, but i'm not sure it's open this year.

[t3r3e3]

Tri-State Speedway in Haubstabt IN. Amazing racing ! I've never actually been to Duck River Speedway in Wheel TN. & Port Royal Speedway in PA, but they are all the rave in late model & sprints. 201 Speedway in Sitka, Ky was neat, but i'm not sure it's open this year.

I second Haubstadt. The track is awesome, as is the track prep. Duck River is another good one. Three more that come to mind: 1. Path Valley, 2. Greenville, and 3. Tri-County/Brasstown. All three would be awesome with a big group of cars, including some national ringers.

[intel8]

Dubuque Ia, West Union Ia, I 80 Speedway, Lakeside Speedway Ks., Cedar Lake Wi., Knoxville Ia.

[Scott Boesel]

River Cities Speedway Grand Forks, ND place is awesome 1/4 mile bullring with no walls

[wreck]

Crowley's Ridge Raceway between Jonesboro and Paragould, AR always puts on a good show. It's a 1/4 mile bullring, and it's almost like two different tracks on each end and whether you run top or bottom. It's a pretty small facility but it's well kept and they've been making some improvements the last few years. ArkLaTex Speedway in Vivian, LA is a great LM and Mod track. The Pelican 100 was a great event while they ran it. West Plains is still alive and well. Springfield Raceway in MO is another racy place. They don't run many SLM races, but they're usually good. The Turkey Bowl around Thanksgiving is a nice event to end the season if you get a chance to go.

[BadlandsBandit12]

Jackson Minnesota, black dirt 4/10th mile. An awesome facility

[WisWildManFan]

Spoon river is an awesome track

[Chadly329]

I second that ^^^^^^^^^^^

[EvelB7]

Wythe Raceway... Rural Retreat VA; the track is always perfect, super friendly people and the view is awesome.

[Lucky13]

I haven't been in a couple of years but I like Lee County Speedway in Donnellson Ia and 34 Raceway in Burlington Ia

[00Hdmn]

Wythe Raceway... Rural Retreat VA; the track is always perfect, super friendly people and the view is awesome.

I second that one! Big place and hard on cars but man the racing is usually good and the best seat in all of racing IMO.

[bullring]

I'd second Spoon also. It's like a mini old Eldora. Wish they could get a big race there.

[mcarter815]

I haven't been in a couple of years but I like Lee County Speedway in Donnellson Ia and 34 Raceway in Burlington Ia

LCS is one of the best tracks in Iowa. Almost always super smooth unless the ground is very saturated with rain.

[bleedblue55]

Port Royal in Pa. Best track in the country east of Eldora. Has both WOO and Lucas regular shows but not a signature late model weekend YET. I look for that to change as their big weekends for sprints are hugely successful.

[nc mudcat]

Wythe Raceway... Rural Retreat VA; the track is always perfect, super friendly people and the view is awesome.

I'll third that. I try not to miss the Southern Nationals race there. My favorite dirt track, bar none.

[Barbecueboy]

I always thought 311 was the hidden gem in the Carolina's........until it was taken over by the wizard of oz and the flying monkeys.

Shame

[t4g2]

The PDC was the hidden gem until WOO invaded lol. Been going to it since the first one.

[FastEd95]

Jackson Minnesota, black dirt 4/10th mile. An awesome facility No doubt. Just attended the IRA sprint show there last weekend...best race I've seen in 2019.

[PushinTheLimit]

I know it's my hometrack... but Crossville Speedway in Crossville, TN is a high-banked 1/3 mile track when prepped right, you can see 2, 3 or 4 wide around that place. I wish it could get some bigger shows to come in and showcase it more.

[Kromulous]

Mudlick Valley Raceway, Flemmingsburg KY. Dig it !

[One Man Gang]

Mudlick Valley Raceway, Flemmingsburg KY. Dig it !Is this track still open or not ?

[Kromulous]

Yep look them up on Facebook.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Is this track still open or not ?

They just re-opened this year.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Mudlick Valley Raceway, Flemmingsburg KY. Dig it !

They have some work to do. I hope they keep it going.

[lokwaidid]

I met some friends at the world who were from eastern ky. they told me that the breeding's are going to reopen the 201 speedway next year. neat place. there probably isn't another track like it.

[chathamracefan]

I'd second Spoon also. It's like a mini old Eldora. Wish they could get a big race there.

Spoon is great track. If you go for a big show just be sure to get something to eat on the way. The food service is ungodly slow.

[tsand]

I always thought 311 was the hidden gem in the Carolina's........until it was taken over by the wizard of oz and the flying monkeys.
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Shame he' not the wizard he's the scarecrow looking for a brain.

[WisWildManFan]

Spoon is great track. If you go for a big show just be sure to get something to eat on the way. The food service is ungodly slow.I believe it’s also a dry county if I remember correctly

[kazual]

Only once but Brown County, Aberdeen, SD. Eagle Speedway in Nebraska although they don’t run lates often last I knew. Some of the hidden “gems” were hidden too well as some are closed; Paducah (seeing Feger there in his prime was a show in itself), West Liberty Iowa (does some local specials still), Adrian Missouri. Agree with Lee County Iowa, seldom a bad show, be on time because that crew runs a show promptly. Spoon is usually good racing. Highland, IL I thought was good the times been there, if the racing isn’t so great there’s always the crowd, they’re passionate. I55 Missouri although wouldn't call it unknown.

[nc mudcat]

I always thought 311 was the hidden gem in the Carolina's........until it was taken over by the wizard of oz and the flying monkeys.

Shame

It certainly was in the 70s and 80s, maybe a little into the 90s, but now it is gone from the list of must-see places, IMO.

[bullring]

Spoon is carry in your own cooler. They have size restrictions and charge you either 5 or 10 bucks every time you bring it in

[Krooser]

ABC Raceway in Ashland WI...

Once per year late models on their gumbo red clay track coming up this weekend.

Red Clay Classic.

Great event.

[AllenK]

Salina Highbanks Raceway in Salina, Oklahoma. Not totally unknown, but that's one awesome track. I would like to see a WOO or Lucas show there and Deviil's Bowl in Mesquite, TX in the same weekend.

[Rocky]

They don't have to be total no name joints or events. But I like what has been posted a lot.

[Rocky]

One of my favorite hidden gems is coming up quickly, the Race for the Kids at County Line Raceway in North Carolina, it's not a SLM race anymore, not that it matters much at that track. FUEL, I95 Challenge co sanctioned.

[Birky.Fan]

ABC raceway is a great one.

[chathamracefan]

Got another one. Sprint car track Lincoln Park in Indiana. They run mods also on the weekly show but non wing sprints is their deal. Cool setting in the trees. Track and pits sit below the seating area.

[TUTY]

Deer Creek Speedway in SE Minnesota and Cedar Lake Speedway never disappoint.