The stands are packed to watch racing action at Elko Speedway. (Elko Speedway)

Location:
Elko Speedway is located a half hour south of downtown Minneapolis just a mile and a half west of I-35 at the Elko-New Market Exit 76. The History: 2008 marks the 43rd year of racing at Elko Speedway including the infamous “parking lot race” which was the first ever event when the original race track construction was delayed.

The Track:
Elko Speedway is a high-banked 3/8 mile paved oval allowing for 2 and sometimes 3 wide racing. Both outside and inside track lights allow for fantastic fan viewing during night events. The Cars: Elko Speedway has four divisions that race under the NASCAR Banner. The Super Late Models are highly modified with fabricated frames and fiberglass or aluminum bodies with specialized power plants. The Sportsmen are mid-sized sedans with stock sheet metal and major engine and suspension modifications. Thunder Cars are stock cars with minor engine and suspension modifications allowed. Power Stocks are a low-cost entry level division that are nearly straight from the factory. They must have stock engines, transmissions, rear ends and components. Other common divisions that also compete at Elko Speedway include the Legends, Super Hornets, 2-man Cruisers and Figure 8 cars.

Affiliation:
Elko Speedway has been affiliated with the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) for the past 23 years. Elko Speedway flies the banner of the Whelen All American Series which allows our competitors to challenge other drivers from approximately 60 other tracks throughout the season.

Attendance:
Elko Speedway and Champions Entertainment Centre caters to nearly 250,000 race fans and entertainment seekers per year. There are 30 racing nights on the 2008 schedule including the famous “Eves of Destruction”. Champions Entertainment Centre is open after each event featuring live music. Champion’s also brings in the biggest known bands from throughout the mid-west on Saturday nights during the racing off-season.