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. The tack is owned by Josh Carroll. Federated Auto Parts is the title sponsor of the track.

History

Races are held at the track every Saturday night except during winter. Series that race at the track include the U.M.P. DIRTcar Late Models, U.M.P. DIRTcar Modifieds, U.M.P. DIRTcar Pro Modifieds, U.M.P. DIRTcar/A.A.R.A. Sportsman and U.M.P. DIRTcar/A.A.R.A Pro 4 Stocks. The track is notable for hosting a

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(SRX) race in

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, wherein it was won by SRX Series co-founder

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, another former NASCAR driver. Former track owner

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competed in the race as a guest driver and finished third.

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has won six

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races at the track (tied for the most he has at one track), the most recent being on April 14, 2023. The track was formerly owned by Ray Marler and former

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driver

. On December 13, 2024, it was announced that after 29 years of ownership, Schrader and Marler had agreed to sell the track to Josh Carroll

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