Oval
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Dells Raceway Park is an oval racing venue in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Expect short-track oval racing: tight, side-by-side battles around a continuous loop, where a clean line and patience win more races than horsepower alone. It's one of roughly 5 tracks within about 75 miles of Wisconsin Dells, so a visit can anchor a full weekend of racing in the area. Call ahead at (608) 253-7223 for the current schedule and gate times, or use the map and directions on this page to plan your trip. New to this kind of racing? Our guides walk through what to expect, what to bring, and how a typical event runs.
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Know Before You Go
- Race nights
- Most short tracks run Friday or Saturday night events from April through October. Always check the season calendar — many venues take rain dates or holiday breaks.
- Ticket pricing
- General admission is typically $15-40 for adults, pit passes $50-100. Children are often free or half-price. Bigger sanctioned events (touring series) cost more.
- What's racing
- Local oval classes commonly include late models, modifieds, sprint cars, hobby stock, and street stock. Bigger ovals also host NASCAR Weekly Series feature races.
- Bring earplugs
- Open-exhaust race cars push 130-145 dB at the fence — well above the threshold for hearing damage. Bring foam plugs or over-ear protection for kids.
- Schedule rhythm
- Race nights follow a consistent flow: hot laps and qualifying, heat races, then feature events. Plan for a 4-5 hour evening from gates open to checkered flag.