7/30 – UPDATE: A great deal of work has been done at RPM speedway since yesterday at this time.  Races will be able to continue as scheduled.  Crews are in full force preparing the track and cars are pulling into the pits.  The standing water on the infield has been cleared, and the track is getting closer to racing condition, though there is still work to do.  Tonight’s race starts at 7pm with the pits opening at 4pm and the grandstand at 5pm.



Recent rainfall has made for much rejoicing for many area residents, even if it means more work to prepare for a big event.

RPM speedway is hosting Mod Mania, with NASCAR’s Clint Boyer joining a list of other drivers slated to compete Tuesday evening. As of this afternoon, the infield of the track had standing water and the track itself was still extremely wet.

Wade Porter was beyond optimistic about racing this week though.  Porter told Hays Post “We’re going to race. We’ll do whatever it takes. We’ve got some water standing in some places but tomorrow it’s supposed to be sunny, little bit of east wind. It’s going to be perfect.”

Porter stated that it’ll take around 6 or 7 hours to get the track back where it needs to be in time for racing. He added that usually a big part of the track’s prep work is adding enough water to the track to harden the surface, which obviously won’t need to happen in this case. It’s just a matter of getting some water out of it.

In preparation for this week’s races, workers have repainted and stenciled the inside wall and installed new monitors in the VIP lounge and concession area, which will play a feed from the track as the races go on.

Porter said the track will be close to optimal tomorrow evening. “With all the water I don’t think we’ll get it quite as hard as we’d like it, but it’ll be fast, there won’t be any dust. It’ll be a hammer-down race track.”

Make sure to check Hays Post and Eagle Radio for updates on the status of the track and the races.