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ALBION, NE- The Boone County Fair kicks off this weekend and a huge event comes to Boone County Raceway this Sunday with the 2020 Fair Race. On the card with be the return of the Malvern Bank Super Late Model Series, along with IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks. This is the third year in a row the Boone County Raceway has hosted the SLMR during the fair. Last year, former track champion Tad Pospisil of Norfolk, NE held off a late charge from Multi-Time Champion Kyle Berck. Nick Deal, Cory...more

ALBION, NE- Tonight is the return of the Boone County Challenge! Hot laps will start at 7:30 p.m. with racing at 8:00 p.m. All four classes will be in the house with increased purse. NAPA Auto & Truck Parts IMCA Late Models: $750 to win Big Daddy Race Car IMCA Stock Cars: $600 to win Thomas Construction IMCA Sport Modifieds: $500 to win Sharp Plumbing IMCA Hobby Stocks: $500 to win All 4 winners tomorrow night will win a 4-foot-tall Boone County Challenge trophy! Also Babl Seed & Treat has...more

ALBION, NE- The 2020 season is set to kick off tonight at Boone County Raceway. Come out and enjoy a great night of racing! The front gate to the main grandstand will open at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for ages 6 and up. 5 and Under are FREE. Remember we are limited to 499 spectators in the grandstand. All four weekly classes will be racing including Sharp Plumbing IMCA Hobby Stocks, Big Daddy IMCA Stock Cars, Thomas Construction IMCA Sport Modifieds, and NAPA Auto & Truck Parts IMCA Late...more

ALBION, NE- Boone County Raceway is set to kick off the 2020 race season Friday, June 19. Hot laps will be at 7:30 p.m. with racing starting at 8:00 p.m. sharp. We will also be honoring our firemen and safety crew with a free will donation in the stands. Because of restrictions set in place by District Health Measures, attendance will be limited. Grand Stand attendance will be limited to 499 people while each race team will be allowed up to 6 people per trailer including driver. Grand Stand...more

The governor has released new restrictions for the state. We are currently looking into what this means for BCR and how we can go forward. We will be working with the East Central District Health Department and Boone County Health officials to see if racing is possible for us under these measures. Please be patient with us as this will take time to get everything nailed down and decided on how to move forward!

ALBION, NE- Boone County Raceway has decided that out of safety of both drivers, spectators and officials, racing will be suspended until further notice. This will include any practice or race dates in the month of April. BCR is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 situation and is following all guidelines set up by local, state, and national officials. We fully anticipate having racing in 2020. We will make conscious decisions going forward. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Stay...more

VINTON, Iowa – IMCA officials continue to follow developments in the COVID-19 outbreak and have taken initial steps in helping guard the health and well being of members of the racing commu­nity. “As always, the most important issue is everyone’s safety – our drivers, our fans, our employees and the people who work at all of our sanctioned race tracks,” IMCA President Brett Root said. “It is difficult to address specifics in what is a dynamic, ever-changing situation, but the decisions we’re...more

ALBION- Race fans and driver. We are aware of what is being done to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and we know everyone is wondering what is going to happen with the season. Governor Ricketts is mandating that all public gatherings over 10 people be postponed or canceled. A number of our fellow tracks have been forced to cancel their spring races because of this. We are still monitoring the situation which seems to change daily. For the safety of our staff, fans and drivers we will be...more

ALBION- As the 2020 racing season nears, Boone County Raceway is continuing to make preparations for the upcoming season. Officials at Boone County Raceway are proud to announce the addition of a Promotions Director to the upcoming season being held by Ron and Mari Melcher. Both Ron and Mari have had a long standing history of racing in Nebraska as they promoted US 30 Speedway for a number of seasons before retiring at the end of the 2017 season. Since then they have been involved in a number...more

Boone County Raceway would like to announce that the banquet will be held November 9th. Social will start at 6 pm and food being served at 7 pm. Awards will follow the meal. Banquet will be held out at the fairgrounds. Hope to see you all there!