Winter Haven, Florida · Since 2007
SaturdayNights
Short track racing under the lights on a quarter-mile asphalt oval, run by the Guy family since 2007. Gates at 5. Racing at 6. You can see the whole track from any seat.
- 1/4 mileAsphalt oval. Close to every corner.
- 5 PM gatesRacing starts at 6 on race nights
- Free parkingOn regular race nights
- Family 4-Pack2 adults + 2 kids, one ticket
First time? Here's the deal.
Saturday night short track racing is loud, fast and close enough to feel it. You don't need to know a single driver. Grab a seat, pick a car and root for it.
Pick your race nightYou see the whole race
It's a quarter-mile track, so every pass happens right in front of you, from any seat.
Bring the whole crew
The Family 4-Pack gets two adults and two kids in on one ticket, and parking is free on regular race nights.
Easy night out
Gates at 5, green flag at 6, last checkered flag between 10 and 11. Easy to fit in with kids.
Something different every week
Late Models, sprint cars, figure 8, Legends, and twice a year, Crash-O-Mania and its school bus figure 8.
Coming up at the track
Pick your night. Lineups and times can change, so give the race page a look before you head out.
What people say
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from more than 1,400 reviews.
“Great fun! Great for families. Good food at reasonable prices.”
“Such a fun family night with amazing action packed events.”
“I have never been to something like this. It was so much fun. Would definitely do it again.”
How a race night runs
Gates and box office open
Qualifying
Green flag, racing starts
Last checkered flag, give or take
Special events like Crash-O-Mania and the Truck & Jeep Show run on their own times. Check the race page.
About the track
Auburndale Speedway is a quarter-mile asphalt oval in Winter Haven, locally owned and run by Rex and Colette Guy since 2007. A lot of the crew has been here just as long.
Most Saturday nights there's a full card of local racing, from Super Late Models down to Crown Vics, Legends and Bandoleros. Mixed in through the year: Crash-O-Mania, figure 8 racing, sprint cars, the Truck & Jeep Show and the C.A.R.S. charity races in December.
- Super Late Model
- Pro Late Model
- Sportsman
- Pro Truck
- Street Stock
- Pure Stock
- A-Mod
- Open Wheel Modified
- Crown Vic
- Mini Stock
- Mod Mini
- INEX Legends
- Bandolero
- Sprint Cars
- Figure 8
Plan your visit
Auburndale Speedway
5640 E County Rd 542
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Using GPS? 5640 K-Ville Avenue also works. The box office is just left of the main walk-in entrance.
Tickets at the gate
Regular race nights. Special events are priced separately.
Parking
Free on regular race nights. Special events like Crash-O-Mania have $10 parking. Re-entry is fine with a hand stamp.
If it rains
If rain cancels the race before the first feature, you get a rain check good for the next two events. No refunds.
Bring along
- Stadium seats and cushions
- Strollers
- Scanners and headsets
- Cameras
Leave at home
- Coolers and outside food or drinks
- Pets (service animals are welcome)
- Drones and fireworks
Pit passes and access
Pit passes are $40 for all ages, and pits open at 1 PM on race day. Anyone under 18 needs a release signed by both parents. Accessible parking is by the front entrance and every restroom is wheelchair accessible.
Message the track
Questions about a race night, bringing a group, sponsorship, racing here or renting the track? Send it here and it goes straight to the track office.
The phone line is a recorded info line and can't take messages, so this is the best way to reach someone.
TrackOpperations@AuburndaleSpeedway.netGot it. Thanks!
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