The Humboldt Speedway holds more memories than can ever be told.
The track operates in the summer months every Friday night and offers stock car racing fans of all kinds a unique experience.
The Humboldt Speedway sits on 29 acres east of Humboldt and was purchased by the Whitworth family in 1990. The Whitworths sold the speedway this year to JR and Kati Sartain of F.O.E. Enterprises.
John Allen operates much of the Speedway and race day operations involved with putting on a successful show that people will enjoy. Allen says one of his main goals is to make the Humboldt Speedway a destination for all to enjoy.
A former stock car racer, Allen, grew up in Chanute where his family owned and operated a speed shop called Allen’s Automotives. After racing, he joined the Sartains in owning speedways.
“I think the Humboldt Speedway is a great asset to the community. It brings in a lot of people from outside our local economy on race weekends. It is also a great place to meet your friends and enjoy a great night of family fun. It has become a destination for people all over the United States and Canada,” said Allen.
The season kicks off every March with drivers from all across the country as well as Canada coming to compete in the Battle of the Bullring and the King of America events. The Bullring event is mainly for the B-modified class of stock cars which has some of the best drivers around.
The King of America race involves some of the fastest Modified drivers in the country.
The season concludes with the World of Outlaws Late Models making an appearance on Oct. 21, as well as a show at the 81 Speedway in Wichita on Saturday night.
The different racing classifications include B-mods, Midwest mods, Dirt Super Late Models, USRA Modified and Primal Jerky Midwest Mods.
