Are you ready for some racing? It's time.

March 18, 2026 | by J.D. Green

WINSTON, Mo. (March 18, 2026)—I-35 Speedway's exciting, jam-packed 2026 racing season kicks off on Saturday, March 21, with the Molle Auto Group Weekly Racing Season Opener. Come and enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and feel the rumble of all that horsepower as the drivers take to the track. Let's Go Racing!

Early-season racing start time is 6 p.m.

RACE FAN INFORMATION

Grandstands Open at 4 p.m.
Adults – $15
Military & Seniors (62+) – $12
18 & Under – FREE (ID may be requested)

I-35 Speedway is located at Exit 64 off Interstate 35 (1/4 mile east of the exit). featuring FREE parking and mom-approved restrooms. Coolers are not allowed and outside food and drinks are not allowed. Concessions are available.

The Trackside Bar & Grill, located outside of in Turn 1, features tenderloins, chicken strips, burgers, fries, tacos, appetizers and more.

The main concession stand, located inside the main gate entrance outside Turn 4, features burgers, walking tacos, hot dogs, popcorn and Coca-Cola products.

The Sugar Shack, located in Turn 1, features funnel cakes, fried oreos, root beer floats, ice cream and everything sweet.

Classes in competition: USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks, E Mods, USRA Tuners and Beginner Tuners.

DRIVER & PIT CREW INFORMATION

Pit gates open at 3 p.m.
Drivers meeting and pill fraw close at 5 p.m.
Hot laps at 5:20 p.m.
First heat race at 6 p.m.
Pit Passes: $40, Kids 6-10 $25, 5 & Under FREE.

I-35 Speedway Driver Registration: Register with I-35 Speedway (myracepass.com) or print the registration form at i-35speedway.net, complete and bring with you. A oe-night temporary registration is $15.

USRA Classes: Must be registered with USRA, only temporary one-night licenses can be sold at the track for $10, Alternative B-Mod rules apply. USRA rules available at i-35speedway.net/downloads.

Minors (17 and under): Everyone age 17 and under must have a completed Minor Release Form to enter the pits.

Competitors Minor Release: I-35 Speedway must have a completed Minor Release Form for all competitors 17 and younger, and it must include a copy of your birth certificate with either a valid state stamp or authentic seal. Additionally, all minors must provide a résumé or profile containing all racing experience of the young driver and their parents, and it must be in PDF or Word format (cannot be handwritten). Minor résumé is required to be attached to the Minor Release Form. Minor Release will require both parents notarized signature on parental consent. We do have a notary available at the track. All of this must be completed before the minor driver can take the track.

Also, let’s take a moment and recognize our sponsors who we highly recommend everyone patronize. Their sponsorship supports everyone’s racing. Let them know how much you appreciate their support and let them know you learned about them at I-35 Speedway:

Molle Auto Group
Scobee Powerline Construction
Generational Buildings
Carpenter's Classics Auction Company
Rod End Supply
Kellie Drossel, Schaeffer Oil
Brooklyn Anderson, RE/MAX Heritage -
CR Seeds & Services
RacinDirt.com
Team Spray Foam
Casey's
Kingdom Truss
Triple Cross Trucking
Seeburg Mufflers
Hwy 36 Auto & Diesel
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Larry McFee Trucking
Ron Hiley Excavating
Atlantic Bottling Company (Coca-Cola)
Shane Roach Concrete Construction
Nodaway Valley Bank
KS Engineering
Chris Higgins, Triple H Realty
Bonnett Trailer Sales
Frmmid Brewer, State Farm insurance
Tri-County Weekly
Toby Gilbert Tire