$150,000-Plus Purse, $13,000 To Win RaceSaver Nationals Roars Into Eagle Raceway

Feature, News, Sprint Car

By Ben Deatherage

EAGLE, Neb. (July 24, 2025) — The 13th annual RaceSaver Nationals returns to Eagle Raceway over Labor Day Weekend, August 28–31, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest edition yet. With a total purse exceeding $150,000, the weekend culminates in Sunday’s RaceSaver IMCA Sprint Car main event, paying $13,000 to win and $1,700 to start. A dramatic 27-car, three-wide grid will launch into battle for one of grassroots racing’s most prestigious prizes.

RaceSaver Sprint drivers from across the country will descend on Eagle for four nights of action-packed competition. It all begins Thursday, with practice, pre-tech inspection, and RaceJugs Race of Champions qualifying. Gates open at 5 p.m. and hot laps begin at 6:30. After the on-track action, fans and teams can kick off the weekend with DJ, karaoke, and the opening night of the Melon Bar.

On Friday and Saturday, the top nine finishers from each night’s preliminary feature earn guaranteed starting spots in Sunday’s A Main. Sunoco IMCA Hobby Stocks join the Friday card, while Karl Chevrolet IMCA Northern SportMods support Saturday’s show. Both nights wrap up with pit parties, live music — Twisted Chrome on Friday and Swap Meet Sally on Saturday — and the Melon Bar open until 2 a.m. The Assassin Speed Works Women’s Jello Wrestling Tournament will be back this year in full force after Saturday’s events.

Championship Sunday, includes last-chance qualifying to set the final row of the 27-car field. The feature will fire off in a true three-wide formation for the Big Dance, with $13,000 to win, $7,000 for second, and $6,000 for third. Sunoco IMCA Stock Cars serve as Sunday’s support division.

Sunday’s festivities begin early with a driver autograph session, cornhole tournament, and Eagle Raceway’s fan-favorite Big Dance Giveaway — where the first 1,500 fans through the front gate area will receive a free LED light up wand for the pre-dance ceremony. The evening wraps up with a final pit party, DJ, live music, and the last round at the Melon Bar.

General admission and pit passes are available nightly, and discounted four-day grandstand admission can be purchased via MyRacePass. Thursday’s open practice admission is just $3 for adults, with kids 12 and under free. General admission for Sunday’s championship night is $30 for adults and $10 for youth (ages 6–12), with reserved seating available.

Fans seeking the ultimate experience can reserve VIP suite tickets by calling Racine at 402-238-2595. The climate-controlled suite offers complimentary food and beverages — including alcohol — and all proceeds go directly to non-qualifying RaceSaver Nationals drivers. Must be 21 or older to enter.

Drivers can pre-register now for just $30 through August 21, with more than 100 Sprint Cars expected to compete.

Every lap of the 2025 RaceSaver Nationals will be streamed live exclusively on IMCA TV, bringing the action from Eagle Raceway to fans around the globe.

For full event details, ticketing, or registration, visit www.eagleraceway.com or follow Eagle Raceway on social media.

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