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A pack of open wheel modifieds racing three wide into the corner

Ohio's historic 3/8-mile asphalt oval, racing since 1948. Elyria, Ohio.

Next race: Oct 23–25

Feel the thunder.Hear the roar.

Open wheel modifieds, street stocks, legends and more, back at Lorain Raceway Park for the Halloween Festival of Speed Cavalcade, the last weekend of the 2026 season.

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2026 seasonOct 23–25

Halloween Festival of Speed Cavalcade

The 2026 comeback season closes with three days of practice, qualifying and feature racing.

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Race weekend · Oct 23–25

Three days.
One big weekend.

The 2026 comeback season closes with three days of practice, qualifying and feature racing. Walk-up tickets are sold at the gate.

Race cars lined up in the pits with crews working
23FridayOct
Free admission

Open practice

Pit parking
12:00 PM
Practice
2:00 PM to close
Admission
Free general admission
Pit pass
$20 per person
Tickets & prices
Stock cars racing under the lights at night
24SaturdayOct
Under the lights

Qualifying, heats & features

Pits open
11:00 AM
Main gate
1:00 PM
Hot laps
1:00 PM
Racing
6:00 PM
Admission
General admission $20
Tickets & prices
The flag stand above the front stretch
25SundayOct
Main events

Main events

Pits open
10:00 AM
Main gate
12:00 PM
Hot laps
12:00 PM
Racing
2:00 PM
Admission
General admission $20
Tickets & prices

Racers arriving early: Thursday, Oct 22 is open practice with hauler and camper parking, 4:00 PM to dark, $10 per person in the pits.

2026 season3 events at The County.

  1. 01The ComebackAug 8 · Completed
  2. 02Trident & Jackpot NationalsSep 25–26 · Completed
  3. 03Halloween Festival of SpeedOct 23–25 · Next up

Event posters

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Halloween Festival of Speed

Friday–Sunday, October 23–25, 2026

Trident & Jackpot Nationals

Friday–Saturday, September 25–26, 2026

The Comeback

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Racing divisions

Ten divisions.
Short track. Big excitement.

Racer information
01

Late Models

02

Modifieds

03

Street StocksMike Florjancic Memorial

04

Great Lakes Truck Tour

05

Legends

06

Outlaw Compacts

07

Compacts

08

Ace Racing League

09

Mini WedgesSat only

10

Juicebox kartsSat only

Halloween Festival of Speed: racer informationLaps, payouts, rules and tires. Payouts listed from 1st place; the last amount is what every other starter gets.
DivisionLapsPayoutsRules & tires
Late Models50$1,500 · 1,200 · 900 · 800 · 600 · 500 · 400 · 350 · 300 to startMidvale rules. Built motors on 2 barrels, crate motors on 4 barrels. Two-way radios allowed. American Racer EC31.
Modifieds50$2,000 · 1,500 · 1,000 · 750 · 500 · 400 · 350 · 300 · 275 to startLorain 2025 rules. American Racer 970. No soaking, no radios, no mirrors.
Street Stocks50$2,000 · 1,000 · 750 · 600 · 500 · 400 · 300 · 275 · 250 · 200 to startPainesville, Midvale, Ohio Wheelman rules. American Racer 970. No soaking, no radios. Small spot mirror allowed.
Great Lakes Truck Tour50$1,500 · 1,200 · 1,000 · 650 · 500 · 450 · 400 · 350 · 340 · 330 · 320 · 310 · 300 to startRegular GLTT rules and regulations.
Legends20 Sat 30 SunSat: $300 · 200 · 150 · 100 · 75 · 50 to start Sun: $500 · 350 · 250 · 200 · 150 · 100 to startINEX rules and procedures. Hoosier tires.
Outlaw Compacts30$500 · 300 · 250 · 150 · 100 · 75 · 50 to startAnything goes. No sideboards. American Racer, Hoosier or Falken. Tires within 1 inch of the body line.
Compacts30$400 · 200 · 100 · 85 · 75 · 65 · 55 · 45 · 40 to startPainesville/Midvale rules. 400-treadwear tires within 1 inch of the body line.
Ace Racing League25 Sat 30 SunSat: $100 · 75 · 50 · 25 Sun: $250 · 150 · 100 · 75 · 50 to startAce Racing League Midvale rules.
  • Pit passes: $45 adults / $25 kids per day, or a 2-day pass (Sat/Sun) for $80 adults / $40 kids.
  • Transponder rental: $20 for one day, $30 for two days. No transponders on Friday.
  • Racing two divisions? You pay a double pit pass and entry fee.
  • Racing Sunday features only? You pay the 2-day pit pass price (driver only) and start at the back (scratch).
  • No stand-alone campers in the pit area because of the high car count. Motor homes attached to trailers are fine.

Questions about entries or rules? Call the track office.

Racer questions

Tickets & passes

Grab a seat.
Feel the roar.

Buy ahead online or pay at the gate on race day. Kids 10 and under get in free with general admission.

General admission

Adults, per day. No 2-day general admission pass

$20

Kids 10 & under

General admission, with a paying adult

Free

Pit pass: adults

Per day, Sat or Sun. 2-day pass $80

$45

Pit pass: kids

Per day, Sat or Sun. 2-day pass $40

$25

Kids 4 & under

Pit area, with a paying adult

Free

Camping

Per spot, all weekend

$50

Directions & parking

Plan your visit

Come for the racing.
Stay for the night.

9100 Leavitt RdElyria, OH 44035 · Lorain County
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Free parkingOn site, next to the grandstands.

ConcessionsFood trucks, snack stands, treats and cold drinks.

Bring ear protectionRace cars are loud. Especially for little ones.

Gate timesVary by event. Check the schedule above.

Can I pay with a card at the gate?

Yes. The gate takes cash and credit/debit cards. A 3% fee is added to card payments.

Do kids need a ticket?

Kids 10 and under get in free with general admission. In the pits, a kids pit pass is $25, and kids 4 and under are free.

Where can I camp?

Camping is $50 per spot for the weekend, on the west end of the parking lot near the pond or along the south tree line. Stand-alone campers aren't allowed in the pit area; motor homes attached to trailers are fine. Please respect your neighbors, clean up after yourselves and keep fires contained.

What happens if it rains?

Rain-outs and schedule changes are posted at the top of this website and on the official Facebook page as soon as the call is made.

Are pets allowed?

Yes. Pets must be registered, kept on a leash and stay with their owner at all times. Owners accept full responsibility for their pet's actions and hold Lorain Raceway Park (LRP) harmless for anything the animal does.

Can I bring a cooler or chairs?

Call the track office at (440) 550-7223 before race day and we'll let you know.

Packed grandstands and flags along the front stretch at Lorain Raceway ParkLorain Raceway Park · Elyria, Ohio

Where history meets horsepower

The County
is back.

Lorain Raceway Park sat quiet after September 2025. In 2026, the Maggio family reopened the gates for three special events to close out the season, bringing racers and fans back to one of Ohio's most iconic short tracks.

“We're incredibly excited to open the gates once again and give racers and fans the opportunity to make more memories at Lorain Raceway Park.”The Maggio family
Made possible with support fromNicole, Bryan & Dakota · Hook N Haul Towing
Hook-N-Haul

Get involved

Race it. Back it.
Feed the crowd.

Racers, sponsors and vendors each have their own path, with the details they need and one contact who answers.

Race cars and haulers in the pit areaFor racers

See you on the grid

Divisions, laps, payouts, rules and tires for the next race weekend.

  • Rules & tires by division
  • Pit passes & transponders
  • Payouts
Racer information
The front stretch wall with the Lorain Raceway letteringFor sponsors

Put your name on race night

Every package is customizable. Banners, track walls, trophies, programs and PA mentions.

  • Title sponsor
  • Event sponsor
  • Season partner
Request a sponsor kit
Fans in the grandstand as cars pass on the front stretchFor vendors

Serve the crowd

A built-in hungry crowd every race night. Apply for one event or the full season.

  • Food trucks & snack stands
  • Treats, desserts & drinks
  • Apparel, auto & race products
Apply to vend

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