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Opening night at the Speedway moved to April 18

Dan Michonski, Marion, was the IMCA stock cars champion at the Shawano Speedway in 2025. Opening night of the 2026 season was moved from April 11 to April 18 due to wet track conditions. (Backcountry Captures)

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Several special events highlight 2026 season
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NEW Media Staff

Fans are expected to pack the stands at the Shawano Speedway on April 18 for the opening night at the legendary half-mile track. The original opening night of April 11 was cancelled due to wet track conditions.

Gates open at 4 p.m. with races getting underway at 6 p.m.

Grandstand admission is $15 for anyone 17 and older, $12 for seniors, $6 for those 12-16 and free for those 11 and younger with a paid adult. Pit passes are $35 each and $10 for those 11 and younger.

Full and half-season passes for grandstand and pit admission are also available. Call the office at 715-526-7069 or visit the office at 990 E. Green Bay St.

Each night of racing includes late models, IMCA modifieds, IMCA northern sport modifieds, IMCA stock cars and IMCA sport compacts.

Among the special events slated for this year are Dirt Kings late models April 18, USRA late models may 9, IRA sprint car special and tribute to go-karters June 13, street stocks June 19-29, the Scott Weisnicht Memorial spectator eliminators June 27, tribute to veterans July 4, Hall of Fame on July 11, Racing 4 a Reason on July 18, Halloween Night on Aug. 1, corn roast Aug. 15, Dirt Kings late models Aug. 29 and the championship night Sept. 5.

Winners in 2025 were:

• Lucas Lamberies, Clintonville, IMCA modifieds, six wins 536 points.

• Dustin Wudstrack, Tigerton, IMCA sport modifieds, 504 points.

• Andy Karl, Mosinee, dirt late models, six wins, 535 points.

• Dan Michonski, Marion, IMCA stock cars, one win, 506 points.

• Taylor Junk, Shawano, Mighty 4’s, one win, 501 points.

• Kyle Genett, Auburndale, street stocks, one win, 39 points.

No dogs or glass bottles are allowed on the fairgrounds or in the grandstand.