March 25, 2025

Spring Nationals Rescheduled to March 20-22, 2025, Due to Weather Concerns

Feature, Hobby Stock, Modified, News, Northern SportMod, Sport Compact, Stock Car

BEATRICE, Neb. – (Mar. 12, 2025) – Due to uncertainty surrounding the weather forecast and expected cold temperatures on Saturday, March 15, the 32nd Annual Spring Nationals at Beatrice Speedway has been rescheduled to March 20-22. The decision was made following a meeting with the Race Committee to ensure optimal racing conditions and the best experience for drivers and fans.

All event times and race details will remain the same. If a driver has already paid their entry fee but cannot attend the new dates, they will receive a full refund. While we understand this change may not accommodate everyone, we want to avoid last-minute cancellations that could impact travel plans and preparation.

The updated event schedule begins with an open practice session on Thursday, March 20, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pit passes are $15, and general admission to the grandstands is free. Racing kicks off on Friday, March 21, at 6:00 p.m., with pits opening at 2:00 p.m.. Friday night will feature Modifieds, SportMods, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks, and Sport Compacts. Pit passes are $35, while grandstand tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-10, and free for children 5 and under.

The final day of racing is Saturday, March 22, starting at 4:00 p.m., with pits opening at 1:00 p.m.. The same divisions will continue their competition, with pit passes again at $35 and grandstand tickets at $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 6-10, and free for children 5 and under.

Modifieds will compete for a $5,000 grand prize. Friday night will feature two rounds of heat races, with the second round inverted from the first. The top six drivers in passing and finishing points will lock into the Saturday feature event, with a redraw to determine the starting positions. Saturday night will include last-chance races, allowing 24 additional cars to qualify for the feature events.

Westhold transponders are mandatory for all competitors, with a $20 weekend rental available. Pre-registration is available online at MyRacePass.com, and no late fees will be applied at the event.

For those unable to attend in person, all racing action will be streamed live on IMCA.tv, giving fans the opportunity to watch every lap from anywhere.

For more information, visit Beatrice Speedway’s website or follow us on social media for the latest updates.

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