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On April 25th, 2021 there will be an open practice held at The Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, Nebraska. The Open Practice will be available to any class of car that would like to come out and tune in their hot rod for the 2021 racing season. Any type of car is welcome as long as it adheres and meets the safety criteria of The Dawson County Raceway. There will be limited concessions available and tires and fuel will be available. Pit Passes are $20 and Grandstand Admission is Free. We...more

The Dawson County Raceway is preparing for an exciting 2021 racing season with more attractions than ever! Raceway promoter, Chad Dolan, who is entering his 3rd year of promoting the raceway has big plans for all. You will see some new events that have never been held at the raceway and some that haven't been held here in quite sometime, said Dolan. The Wes Esslinger Memorial Race on May 30, will feature Super Late Models that haven't been to the raceway in 9 years. This will be a special...more

LEXINGTON, NE- Battling until the bitter end, the competitors all were at their best in hopes of taking home the coveted hardware at the 5th Annual Connie Jewett Memorial Championship Night at Dawson County Raceway on Sunday evening with many special guests coming from far and wide in hopes of taming the dirt oval in Lexington, Nebraska. Earning rave reviews for their efforts by punching their ticket to the Coca-Cola Winners Circle was: Kenny Schrader, Blaine Walt, Mike Nichols, Luke Wassom...more

Due to unforeseen Circumstances we will be reschuling May 14th,2023 race date to May 21st, 2023.

IMCA amends G-60 tire rule effective June 23 VINTON, Iowa – Due to nation-wide supply shortages, officials at the International Motor Contest Association have announced they will amend existing tire rules in all divisions mandating use of the IMCA stamped Hoosier G-60 tire. Effective Wednesday, June 23, drivers in those divisions will be allowed to groove Hoosier G-60 tires for use at all IMCA sanctioned events. “Product shortages across the racing industry are widespread,” said IMCA President...more

Get Ready!! Starting on Sunday June 13th, The Dawson County Raceway will be running EVERY SUNDAY through July 4th!! Exciting Action will be taking place as 5 IMCA Classes will be competing for the weekly top prize! Attendees will have the opportunity to WIN BIG also! Spinning the famed prize wheel could send you home with a Bicycle, Flat Screen TV or even cash prizes! Plan your Sunday's at The Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, Nebraska! Gates Open at 3:30PM and The Green Flag Flys at...more

The Dawson County Raceway is excited to announce that we have secured a partnership with Westhold Scoring Systems. This will be a big addition to the fan experience along with a vital asset to the Dawson County Raceway and its drivers! Through the MyRacePass app on your phone or computer, you will now be able to see what drivers have checked in to the races along with their lap times and even see the race lineups before the cars hit the track! It will also operate our new LED Downey Drilling...more

LEXINGTON, NE- To say the competition was highly contested would be an understatement to everybody that was in attendance at the smoking hot, actioned packed Downey Drilling Night at the Races that was held at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, Nebraska on Sunday evening. Taking advantage of a near perfectly manicured playground, the quintet of Brandon Clough, Jacob Olmstead, Mike Nichols, Nate Refior and Rileigh Flohrs all were crowned the ‘Kings’ of the rings as they punched their tickets...more

LEXINGTON, NE- On ‘Back to School’ night at Dawson County Raceway, there were four of five feature winners that repeated as victors, as they did their homework on a lightning fast track that kept the fans on the edge of their seats for much of the Sunday evening at Lexington, Nebraska. Weathering the storm that rolled through prior to the show the best were the quintet of Anthony Roth, Jacob Olmstead, Mike Nichols, Zach Olmstead and Rileigh Flohrs as they were highlighted in the Chesterman’s...more

LEXINGTON, NE- The Dawson County Raceway is back in action this Sunday with Back To School Night provided by Platte Valley Auto Mart and Heartland Chevrolet. The first 400 kids entering the grand stands will receive free backpacks compliments of Kevin Osborn Trucking, Platte Valley Auto Mart, Downey Drilling, Dynamic T's, Arvada Excavation and O'Hanlon Seed. The First 100 fans to enter the main grandstand will also receive a free hot dog and coke product compliments of Mid-Nebraska Garage...more