Honoring the Past and Racing to the Future at The Salem Speedway

Salem Speedway's rebrand represents more than just a new look—it's a commitment to preserving a rich racing heritage while embracing innovation. New owners Melissa Middleton and Brent Harmon bought the track just a few months ago and have been working around the clock on restoring the facility while preserving its history.

The new owners honor every driver who's conquered the high banks, every fan who's cheered from the grandstands, and every moment that's made Salem Speedway a cornerstone of American motorsports. The racing legacy continues here in Washington County.

Visit the Salem Speedway website for more information

Racing Season Opens with Crown Vics - March 29th

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March 29th

Gates Open at 10:30am / Racing Begins at 2:00pm / Season Tickets Available

Crown Vics - Big Track, Small Track, Roval

Crown Vics - Powder Puff 

Crown Vics - Future Stars

2026 Salem Speedway Tentative Schedule

Purchase season tickets and catch every single lap of racing at the updated facility for the 2026 season!

Sunday, March 29:

(Crown Vic Wars #1) CVBT, CVST, CV Roval, Powder Puff, CV Future Stars

Sunday, April 12:

(Spring Fling) GAS Series, CVBT, Salem Super Cars, CVST, Scrappers

Saturday & Sunday, April 18-19:

(Elevated Koncepts Drifting)

Sunday, April 26:

(KY SCCA)

Sunday, May 3:

(Derby Hangover Duel 75’s) GAS Series, CVBT, Salem Super Cars, CVST, Legends

Saturday, May 9:

(First Annual High Banks Car, Truck and Bike Show)

Saturday & Sunday, May 16-17:

(Down Bad Drift)

Saturday, May 23:

(1st Annual Carothers Rodeo Company)

Saturday, June 6:

(Summer Slam/Kids Night) GAS Series, Modifieds, CVBT, CVST, Scrappers, Kids Radio Flyer Race

Saturday, June 13:

(Monster Truck Bash)

Sunday, June 28:

(KY SCCA)

Friday & Saturday, July 3-4:

(Firecracker 200 Weekend/School Bus High Banks Challenge) GAS Series, CVBT, Salem Super Cars, CVST, CV Future Stars, CV Figure 8, Legends, Bandoleros, Modified Figure 8, School Bus High Banks Challenge & School Bus Figure 8

Saturday & Sunday, July 11-12:

(Down Bad Drift)

Saturday, July 25:

(Twisted Metal Motorsports) Demolition Derby

Saturday, August 1:

(Hoosier Hills Bash/Kids Night Back to School Giveaways) Heartland Racing Association Late Models, GAS Series, CVBT, Salem Super Cars

Saturday & Sunday, August 8-9:

(Elevated Koncepts Drifting)

Saturday, August 15:

(Joe James/Pat O’Connor Memorial) 500 Sprint Car Tour, Modifieds, Kenyon Midgets, Midwest Vintage Racecar Club

Saturday, August 29:

GAS Series, Salem Super Cars, CVST, Legends, Scrappers

Saturday, September 12:

(ARCA 200) ARCA Menards Series, CVBT

Sunday, September 20:

(Jeffrey Earnhart Racing Experience)

Friday & Saturday, September 25-26:

(Truck & Tractor Pull)

Saturday, October 3:

(Fall Brawl Championships) (CAST Night) GAS Series, CVBT, CVST, Legends, Scrappers

Saturday & Sunday, October 10-11:

(Down Bad Drift)

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 16-18:

(Halloween 200 Weekend) Halloween 200, CVBT Spooky 200, CVST, CV Future Stars, CV Figure 8, Mini Outlaw Figure 8, Legends, Bandoleros

Sunday, November 8:

(Crown Vic Wars #2), CVBT, CVST, CV Roval, Powder Puff, Modifieds

Saturday & Sunday, November 14-15:

(Elevated Koncepts Drifting)

Saturday, November 21:

(Down Bad Drift)

CVBT – Crown Vic Big Track Series / CVST – Crown Vic Short Track Series / CVF8 – Crown Vic Figure 8 / CV Future Stars – Crown Vic Future Stars / CV Roval – Crown Vic on Roval Track