Race Tracks in Oklahoma
Oklahoma's motorsport scene centers on Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, a hilly two-mile road course west of Tulsa that has hosted SCCA and NASA regional racing, vintage events and pro test days since the 1980s. Beyond Hallett, the state runs on a dense network of weekly clay ovals concentrated around Tulsa and Oklahoma City, where NASCAR-adjacent dirt late-model, modified and sprint car classes race most Friday and Saturday nights spring through fall. Tulsa is also home to the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, the world's premier indoor midget car race, run every January inside the Tulsa Expo Raceway building at the fairgrounds. Drag racing runs through Tulsa Raceway Park and Ardmore Dragway, both hosting NHRA-affiliate bracket and test-and-tune programs. There is no NASCAR national oval or NHRA national event track in the state, so Oklahoma's motorsport identity is built on grassroots dirt racing, club road racing at Hallett, and the Chili Bowl's annual spotlight on Tulsa.
15 venues listed across 4 categories. Venues with a full RaceTrackWorld guide are linked.
Road courses in Oklahoma
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallett Motor Racing Circuit | Hallett | 1.8 mi | Ten-turn, 1.8-mile road course with over 80 feet of elevation change about 35 miles west of Tulsa; hosts SCCA and NASA regional racing, vintage events and manufacturer test days. |
Dirt tracks in Oklahoma
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-44 Riverside Speedway | Oklahoma City | 0.2 mi | Fifth-mile dirt clay oval in Oklahoma City running weekly modified, sprint car and street stock divisions. |
| Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile clay oval near Tulsa running weekly sprint car and modified programs. |
| Salina Highbanks Speedway | Salina | 0.375 mi | High-banked 3/8-mile clay oval in northeast Oklahoma running weekly late-model and modified racing. |
| Lawton Speedway | Lawton | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile clay oval serving southwest Oklahoma with weekly dirt racing. |
| Enid Speedway | Enid | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile dirt oval in north-central Oklahoma running weekly modified and sprint car classes. |
| Red Dirt Raceway | Meeker | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile clay oval between Oklahoma City and Tulsa running weekly USRA and IMCA-style dirt classes. |
| Oklahoma Sports Park | Ada | 0.4 mi | 4/10-mile clay oval in south-central Oklahoma running weekly sprint car and stock car racing. |
| Southern Oklahoma Speedway | Ardmore | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile clay oval running weekly dirt racing in the Ardmore area, separate from the town's drag strip. |
| Port City Raceway | Tulsa | 0.2 mi | Fifth-mile dirt oval specializing in micro sprint and non-wing sprint car racing for regional touring series. |
| Tulsa Expo RacewaySeasonal | Tulsa | 0.25 mi | Indoor quarter-mile clay oval built inside the Tulsa Expo Center each January to host the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals midget race, the sport's biggest indoor event. |
Drag strips in Oklahoma
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Raceway Park | Tulsa | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile drag strip running weekly test-and-tune, bracket racing and regional NHRA-affiliate events. |
| Thunder Valley Raceway Park | Lexington | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile drag strip south of Oklahoma City running weekly bracket racing and grudge events. |
| Ardmore Dragway | Ardmore | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile drag strip in south-central Oklahoma running weekly test-and-tune and bracket programs. |
Karting in Oklahoma
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRP Speedway | Tulsa | — | Karting oval and road course in the Tulsa area hosting club and regional kart racing. |
Race tracks near the big cities in Oklahoma
Near Tulsa
- Tulsa Raceway Park · about 20 min
- Port City Raceway · about 20 min
- Tulsa Expo Raceway · about 15 min
- Creek County Speedway · about 30 min
- Hallett Motor Racing Circuit · about 45 min
- JRP Speedway · about 20 min
Near Oklahoma City
- I-44 Riverside Speedway · about 20 min
- Red Dirt Raceway · about 45 min
- Thunder Valley Raceway Park · about 40 min
- Oklahoma Sports Park · about 90 min
Near Lawton
- Lawton Speedway · about 15 min
Near Ardmore
- Ardmore Dragway · about 10 min
- Southern Oklahoma Speedway · about 15 min
Major race weekends in Oklahoma
| Event | Venue | When | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals | Tulsa Expo Raceway | January | USAC/Lucas Oil Midgets |
| Hallett Vintage and club weekends | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit | Spring through fall | SCCA/NASA regional |
Track days and driving experiences in Oklahoma
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit is Oklahoma's only real road-course option and hosts SCCA and NASA regional events, plus independent HPDE track days and manufacturer test sessions through the year. There is no other permanent road course or karting circuit in the state running organized club racing, so drivers based in Oklahoma City and southern Kansas often travel to Hallett or out of state; a typical HPDE day runs roughly $250-$400 depending on organizer and group size.
Frequently asked questions
Does this list include horse racing tracks?+
No. This guide covers motorsport (car and motorcycle) venues only; Oklahoma's horse racing tracks such as Remington Park and Fair Meadows are not included.
Is there a NASCAR track in Oklahoma?+
No national NASCAR oval operates in Oklahoma. The closest NASCAR national-series tracks are in Kansas and Texas.
Where can I see the Chili Bowl Nationals?+
The Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals runs every January inside the Tulsa Expo Center, where a temporary quarter-mile clay oval is built for the week-long indoor midget car race.
Where is the only road course in Oklahoma?+
Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, about 35 miles west of Tulsa, is the state's sole permanent road-racing course and hosts SCCA and NASA regional weekends plus club track days.
Where can I watch drag racing in Oklahoma?+
Tulsa Raceway Park, Thunder Valley Raceway Park near Lexington, and Ardmore Dragway are the state's main quarter-mile strips, running weekly test-and-tune and bracket programs.
Venue list checked against 8 sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-10.
