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$20 per person 6:30-9:30pm with Pit gates opening at 4:00pm Live timing will be available Drivers: Online registration is available through the link below. Drivers MUST register AND purchase pit passes for their crews through the links in MyRacePass. Test and Tune Registration for Drivers Link https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1833/registrations/2657 Pit Pass Purchase Link https://market.myracepass.com/store/tickets/?i=1208106&store=12159&rkey=1008 Drivers must purchase their pit pass, along...more

Schedule Update: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series event at River Cities Speedway on June 5 has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. After much deliberation and discussion with local government officials, World of Outlaws officials and the staff of the race tracks, it was determined that putting on an event with a reduced crowd or no crowd was just not feasible. Those who purchased tickets through SLS Promotions online or over the phone, will automatically receive a refund to the credit...more

After three-hour delay, Gravel held off Madsen for ninth win of season GRAND FORKS, N.D. — June 17, 2017 — It was Jacob Allen who jumped out to an early lead during the initial start of the Gerdau Recycling Northern Tour. As Allen was coming to complete lap five of the 40-lap race, Allen jumped the cushion in Turn 4 went for a wild flip, bringing out the red flag. During the red-flag stoppage, a passing rain storm hit the Grand Forks, N.D.-area forcing a nearly three-hour stoppage. When the...more

The Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA Sprint Car season has been on hold since the original opener on April 24th at River Cities Speedway was canceled. Since then, four additional dates at the Grand Forks three-tenths mile oval have been canceled due to either cold, rainy spring weather or COVID-19 restrictions. Three traveling dates for the Buffalo Wild Wings NOSA Sprints are now off the schedule due to COVID-19. Those dates include the Buffalo River Race Park event, which was scheduled for Memorial...more

St Augusta, MN (June 3, 2020) - WISSOTA Promoters Association officials have continued to send emails to state representatives in Minnesota to try to get answers for the member race tracks. Many of these emails have gone unanswered. Officials state that the goal of the letters is to educate the law makers and the governors office as to what racing means to the local economy where the member tracks are located. "Promoters need fans in the stands in order for to have a successful race night and...more

St Augusta, MN (June 11, 2020) – The WISSOTA board of directors has made the difficult decision to suspend the 2020 AFCO Race of Champions program. This decision comes out of great uncertainty surrounding the status of over 20 WISSOTA member race tracks, the Canadian/US border, and the uncertainty of so many schedules. While in communication with tracks that are open, there are concerns that were voiced that their schedules are still fluid due to the pandemic. The concern that board had was...more

St Augusta, MN (June 23, 2020) - With careful consideration, WISSOTA Promoters Association Inc. has chosen to cancel national points for the 2020 season. This decision was made in response to the closure extension at the United States and Canadian border, as well as individual state guidelines that impact the possibility of a level playing field from a national standpoint due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Although the national points season is canceled, state points will now be...more

St Augusta MN (July 2nd, 2020) - Exciting news is brewing with our partner, MyRacePass! Introducing Fantasy Racing, where you can create your team, take your picks, and earn points, all while you enjoy MRP Insider and MRP Live! Fantasy Racing is an all-in-one feature from MyRacePass. This feature is accessible to ALL WISSOTA fans for ALL WISSOTA tracks starting TONIGHT. To earn $20 off your first year membership, use this link: http://www.mrpfantasy.com/ with the one-time promo code...more

By Brian Walker, WOO Late Model Series PR (Grand Forks, ND) -- One of Donny Schatz’s most proud performances in his career is a third-place run with the World of Outlaws at River Cities Speedway in his home state of North Dakota. Not with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, though. With the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models. PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Owens When the 10-time Sprint Car Series champion isn’t spending his weeks chasing another title, he trades his winged...more

By Brian Walker, WOO Late Model Series PR (Grand Forks, ND) -- Tonight’s World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series event at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, N.D. has been postponed to this Sunday, July 19. A significant severe thunderstorm rolling into the area with damaging winds and large hail left track and series officials with no option but to postpone Friday’s date in the best interest of the racers and fans’ safety. All previous ticket purchases will be good for Sunday’s...more