I-35 Speedway is hosting a racing Special this Saturday night May 16, 2026. The USRA Iron Man Stock Cars will be in action on Carpenter’s Classic Night at the Races as we also honor our long-time former flagman Bob Reber with the Bob Reber Flag On. In addition to the USRA Stock Cars the USRA Modifieds, USRA B Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA Tuners, and E Mods will be in action.
Racing action begins promptly at 7:00 P.M. The gates will open at 4:00 P.M. to allow fans to settle in and enjoy the pre-race activities. Key timings for the racers include: the Driver's meeting and pill draw close at 6:00 P.M. and hot laps: 6:20 - 6:50 P.M.
Attendees can enjoy the event at varying ticket prices: General admission: $22, Seniors (62+) and Military $17, and ages 18 and younger FREE (ID may be requested). Grandstand gates open at 5:00 P.M.
The Speedway is located at Exit 64 off Interstate 35 (1/4 mile east of the exit). Free Parking. Mom approved restrooms. No coolers or outside food and drinks.
Food, food, and more food - Concessions include Trackside Bar & Grill in Turn 1 (tenderloins, chicken strips, burgers, fries, tacos), Main Concession Stand at the main gate (burgers, walking tacos, hot dogs, popcorn, Coca-Cola products), and The Sugar Shack in Turn 1 (funnel cakes, fried Oreos, root beer floats, ice cream, sweets).
Pit gates open promptly at 4:00 P.M. The driver's meeting begins and pill draw will conclude at 6:00 P.M. followed by hot laps beginning at 6:20 P.M. The first heat race is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
Pit Passes are priced at $40 for adults, $25 for children aged 6-10, and complimentary for children aged 5 and under.
Fuel (110) is available onsite.
I-35 Speedway Driver Registration: Please register through I-35 Speedway at myracepass.com or download and complete the registration form from http://www.I-35Speedway.net to bring with you. Temporary one-night registration is available for $15.
USRA Classes: All participants must be registered with USRA. Only temporary one-night licenses may be purchased at the track for $10. Alternative B-Mod USRA rules apply. For full regulations, visit United States Racing Association Downloads (usraracing.com).
Minors (17 and under): A completed Minor's Release is required for all individuals age 17 and under to enter the pit area.
Competitors Minor's Release: I-35 Speedway requires a completed Minor's Release for all competitors age 17 and younger, which must include a copy of the birth certificate featuring a valid state stamp or authentic seal. Additionally, minors must submit a driver resume or profile outlining all racing experience for the young participant and their parents; this must be provided in PDF or Word format and not handwritten. The minor's resume must be attached to the Minor Release. Parental consent must include notarized signatures from both parents; notary services are available onsite. These requirements must be fulfilled prior to the minor driver entering the track.
Each week we highlight one of our sponsors. We highly recommend our racing family to use those who support our sport for your needs. Our 2026 sponsors include: Molle Auto Group, Scobee Powerline Construction, Generational Buildings, Carpenter's Classics Auction Company, Rod End Supply, Schaeffer Oil - Kellie Drossel, Remax Heritage - Brooklyn Anderson, CR Seeds & Services, Racin' Dirt, Team Spray Foam, Casey's, Kingdom Truss, Triple Cross Trucking, Seeburg Mufflers, Hwy 36 Auto & Diesel, O'Reilly’s, Larry McFee Trucking, Ron Hiley Excavating, Atlantic Bottling Company - Coca-Cola, Shane Roach Concrete Construction, Nodaway Valley Bank, KS Engineering, Triple H Realty - Chris Higgins, Bonnett Trailer Sales, State Farm - Dennis Brewer, Tri-County Weekly, and Toby Gilbert Tire.