Welcome to Alaska Raceway Park!

At Alaska Raceway Park, our racers are at the heart of everything we do. As we prepare for the 2026 season, we’re reviewing our rules and procedures — and we want to hear directly from you. Whether it’s safety, tech, class rules, or race-day flow, your real-world...more

The engines are warming up and another unforgettable summer of racing is just around the corner at Alaska Raceway Park. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of drag racing, love the wheel-to-wheel action of NASCAR oval track racing, or want to experience it all, there’s a 2026...more

It’s a championship year like no other — buckle up. Palmer, Alaska — Alaska Raceway Park is officially kicking off 2026 Point Registration, and this season isn’t just big… it’s historic. We’re celebrating 10 years of our NASCAR-sanctioned oval, the 250th anniversary of the...more

It is with heavy hearts that we share that Earl Lackey — the “Father of Speed” — passed away early Sunday, November 16. His impact on Alaskan motorsports is immeasurable, and his dedication to politics, church, family, shooting, and community ran just as deep. Earl and his...more

Join us Saturday, September 6th, for one of the wildest nights of racing in Alaska. Cash Days brings head-to-head action, smokin’ burnouts, and serious horsepower to the track. Spectator Tickets: $15 Gates open at noon for racers to prep. Drivers meeting: 4 PM Racing...more

Spend your Labor Day weekend at Alaska Raceway Park, brought to you by stair-building pros JD Steel! Saturday, it’s our final NASCAR & INEX races of 2025 — gates open at 2, qualifying at 5, and the last green flag of the season drops at 6. Sunday & Monday, don’t miss the...more