There's a reason sprint car fans are some of the most dedicated in all of motorsports — once you've experienced a race in person, no broadcast can replicate it. The smell of methanol, the roar of 900 horsepower, the roostertail of dirt off the rear tires. If you're planning to hit the road and catch some races in 2027, here are the tracks every sprint car fan needs to visit.
Knoxville Raceway — Knoxville, Iowa
The self-proclaimed “Sprint Car Capital of the World” earns that title every August when the Knoxville Nationals draw the best drivers on the planet. The half-mile clay oval is fast, technical, and absolutely electric on a Saturday night. If you only make one sprint car pilgrimage in your life, make it Knoxville.
Eldora Speedway — Rossburg, Ohio
Tony Stewart's legendary half-mile dirt track in western Ohio is one of the most storied venues in American motorsports. The Kings Royal and the Dirt Late Model Dream are marquee events, but any night at Eldora is worth the drive. The banking is steep, the racing is side-by-side, and the atmosphere is unmatched.
Williams Grove Speedway — Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
One of the oldest and most beloved tracks in the country, Williams Grove has been hosting sprint car racing since 1939. The high-banked half-mile is a Pennsylvania institution, and the National Open every fall is a bucket-list event for any fan of the sport.
Dirt Track at Charlotte — Concord, North Carolina
Located just outside Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Dirt Track at Charlotte hosts some of the biggest events on the sprint car calendar, including the World Finals. It's a modern facility with old-school dirt track soul.
Volusia Speedway Park — Barberville, Florida
Every February, Volusia kicks off the sprint car season with DIRTcar Nationals — two weeks of racing that sets the tone for the entire year. If you're in Florida in the winter, there's no better way to spend a week.
Silver Dollar Speedway — Chico, California
One of the West Coast's premier sprint car venues, Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico is home to the legendary Gold Cup Race of Champions — one of the most prestigious sprint car events in the country. The track has a devoted following and a rich history, and Gold Cup weekend is an absolute must for any fan making a West Coast swing.
Plan Your 2027 Season Now
Before you hit the road, get the 2027 Sprint Racing Calendar on your wall. Twelve months of stunning sprint car photography will keep you fired up between events — and at just $25, it's the best $25 you'll spend on racing merchandise all year.
Heading to a race? Represent with our Sprint Racing Calendar apparel — the raglan shirt and unisex tee are built for fans who take their racing seriously.
The tracks are waiting. The 2027 season is coming. Get ready.