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RaceSaver Nationals now pays $12,000 to win, $1,600 to Start!

EAGLE, Neb. (July 31, 2024) – The team at Eagle Raceway could add to the Big Wings, Big Excitement slogan used to promote the IMCA RaceSaver Nationals.

The new slogan for the 12th annual event, scheduled Aug. 29-Sept. 1 at the Nebraska speed factory, would better be Big Wings, Big Excitement, Big Money.

A record $12,000 will be paid to the winner of the Sunday night main event for IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, courtesy of RaceSaver and IMCA. The big dance now pays a minimum […]

Andersen, Danley, Wasserman, Cook & Jackson conquer the high banks of Eagle Raceway

By Greg Soukup

The scorching heat at Eagle Raceway Saturday night may have kept the crowd size down, but there were still 128 cars in the pits as Stumpy’s Custom Creations and A1 Iron presented Conquer the High Banks.

It was a rather nostalgic evening as the intermission entertainment was a frozen t-shirt contest and after the races concluded the annual Hillbilly Slip ‘N Slide was held in turns 1 and 2.

There were no serious incidents in the preliminary racing.

Dan Jackson […]

A1 Iron & Stumpy’s Custom Creations present CONQUER THE HIGH BANKS -Sat, Aug 3rd

A1 Iron & Nebraska Septic present CONQUER THE HIGHBANKS! – Saturday, August 3rd 2024

BRING A CHANGE OF CLOTHES! Cool off and have a blast on Eagle Raceway’s famous Hillbilly Slip n’ Slide after the races!

Event Info:

IMCA Weekly Racing featuring: Nebraska Septic Sprint Cars, Nebraska Lottery Modifieds, Avid Realty SportMods, A1 Iron Stock Cars & Valentino’s Hobby Stocks.  -Track, State, Regional & National Points

                         
Drink Special: High […]

Saathoff, Richards, Vrbka, Horton & Landauer conquer Fan Appreciation Night

By Greg Soukup

What a beautiful night Saturday as Avid Realty, Nebraska Lottery and Pepsi-Cola of Lincoln presented Fan Appreciation Night at Eagle Raceway! Occasional clouds and a strong southerly breeze set the stage for a battle on the high banks.

There was one serious incident in the preliminary action, coming in the B Feature for the Nebraska Septic IMCA Racesaver Sprints.

The intermission entertainment was another fan favorite as everyone had the chance to purchase a water balloon and chuck them […]

Pepsi, Avid Realty & Nebraska Lottery present FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT!

Avid Realty, Pepsi & Nebraska Lottery present FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT! – Saturday, July 27th 2024

IT’S FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT! ADULT GRANDSTAND TICKETS ARE ONLY 10 BUCKS!

Event Info:

IMCA Weekly Racing featuring: Nebraska Septic Sprint Cars, Nebraska Lottery Modifieds, Avid Realty SportMods, A1 Iron Stock Cars & Valentino’s Hobby Stocks.  -Track, State, Regional & National Points

                         
Drink Special: Adult Root Beer Float
50/50 Raffle benefits: Nebraska Dominators Softball & […]

Saathoff, Richards, Danley, Nichols and Williams are Heroic at the Dirt Track Hero Salute

Story by Greg Soukup
Photos by Joe Orth

Very non-July temperatures in the low 70’s greeted the fans who showed up for the Dirt Track Hero Salute, presented by Speedway Motors and Tommy’s express Saturday at Eagle Raceway.

There were no serious incidents in the preliminary racing action.

The intermission featured a contest for the dirtiest car sponsored by Tommy’s Express.

The A1 Iron IMCA Stock Car’s first start was called off when Marty Steinbach’s 5ELI came to a halt in turn 1. The […]

Speedway Motors & Tommy’s Express present DIRT TRACK HERO SALUTE -Sat, July 20th

Speedway Motors & Tommy’s Express present DIRT TRACK HERO SALUTE! – Saturday, July 20th 2024

Driver Appreciation: Drivers will receive a free pit pass at the payout window to use at any remaining regular event.
Eagle Raceway Staff/Crew Appreciation pit party after the races. Melon Bar will be open until 1AM ish with live music by Twisted Chrome
IT’S SPEEDWAY MOTORS EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE RACES!

Event Info:

IMCA Weekly Racing featuring: Nebraska Septic Sprint Cars, Nebraska […]

Hudson O’Neal & Kyle Vanover steal the show at Eagle’s High Bank Heist

By Greg Soukup

The heat index was well over 110 Monday as the Lucas Oil Late Models made their way to Eagle Raceway for the Malvern Bank High Bank Heist, but the intensity was far above that!! This was the very first visit by the tour ever and a big crowd braved the heat knowing that this was something incredibly special.

The evening kicked off with time trials for the Late Models. Garrett Alberson set the track 1 lap record with […]

Richards, Vanderheiden, Andersen, Williams and Schouten are victorious at the American Dream

By Greg Soukup 

Thanks to some afternoon clouds and a nice southerly breeze, the weather guessers were wrong about the extreme heat for American Dream Night presented by Nebraska Realty, Nebraska Septic and Hippo Equipment.  

Since last week got rained out, extra money was up for grabs in all classes. The top IMCA Racesaver Sprint Car A Feature prize was boosted to $1300 thanks to Nebraska Septic. The FAB402 Steel the Show and the Gatsby Party On awards were both doubled […]