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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

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

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

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

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

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

In front of a packed house of avid race fans, the IMCA competitors went back to school themselves in hopes of driving their way into the winners circle at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, Nebraska on Sunday evening. Doing their homework and earning the top grade to make it into the Coca-Cola Victory Lane was Jordan Grabouski, Jacob Olmstead, Mike Nichols, Zach Olmstead and Terry Tritt. Leading the laps that mattered the most, Jordan Grabouski of Beatrice overcame almost a full straightaway...more

The competition was fierce as the drivers cherished the moment to challenge for a trip to the Coca-Cola Victory Lane in front of Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Famer Clayton Petersen Jr and his racing team on Overton Sand and Gravel Night at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, Nebraska on Sunday evening. Earning the cherished ticket to Victory Lane were the quintet of Anthony Roth, Tyler Andreasen, Mike Nichols, Jeff Ware and Terry Tritt. Being on top of their game was vital to the success of...more

The competitors all had goals of mowing down the field and being the last one standing in the Winners Circle during the Holbein Lawn Service/KLawn of Lexington Night at the Races that was held at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, Nebraska on Sunday evening. Spotlighted for their efforts to win the cherished features by earning the privilege to celebrate in the Winners Circle were: Jordan Grabouski, Jacob Olmstead, Mike Nichols, Jeff Ware and Terry Tritt. The Holbein Lawn Service/KLawn of...more

The racing was fast-paced and jam packed with talented competition in all classes during Pony Express Chevrolet Night at the Races at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, Nebraska on Sunday evening. Punching their ticket to the Coca Cola Winners Circle at Dawson County Raceway on Sunday were winning drivers that included Jordan Grabouski, Jacob Olmstead, Luke Wassom and Terry Tritt. In the Holbein Lawn Service/K Lawn IMCA Modified Feature it was Jordan Grabouski of Beatrice leading the second...more