MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Some of the fastest dirt late models in the region will roar into the Kansas State Fairgrounds this weekend for the 2025 Super Dirt Showdown, a two-night racing event expected to draw competitors from across Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, and Colorado.
With some cars topping 900 horsepower, the showdown promises edge-of-your-seat action as the Kansas-based Rebel Late Model division squares off against Oklahoma’s Sooner division for bragging rights — and a share of $50,000 in prize money.
Racing kicks off both Friday and Saturday, with pits opening at 3 p.m., grandstand gates at 5 p.m., hot laps at 6:45 p.m., and the green flag dropping at 7:30 p.m.
Friday is Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Night, also designated as Kids Night. Thanks to the hospital’s sponsorship, children 12 and under will receive free admission.
“This community has really rallied behind the track,” said Salt City Racing promoter Phil Nightingale. “We don’t just see them as sponsors — they’re partners who are helping us make this possible.”
Nightingale said the track surface is in excellent condition following recent rain and grading. The historic half-mile oval — the largest in Kansas — is expected to provide ideal conditions for the showdown.
Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online at saltcityracingllc.com or through the MyRacePass app, though tickets will also be available at the gate. QR codes at the entrance will allow fans to skip the ticket line and head straight to the grandstands.
This weekend marks the only August event at the fairgrounds racetrack. Racing will resume after the Kansas State Fair on September 19, with another two-day event scheduled for October 10–11.
“This is going to be one of the biggest weekends of the year,” Nightingale said. “Whether you’re a longtime fan or brand new to dirt track racing, it’s the perfect chance to come out, enjoy some great weather, and see some of the best racing in the region.”