Race Tracks in Wisconsin
Wisconsin's motorsport identity is built around two national landmarks: Road America, the 4-mile road course at Elkhart Lake that hosts IMSA and IndyCar every summer, and the Milwaukee Mile at State Fair Park, the oldest operating speedway in the world, which brings IndyCar back for a doubleheader each August. Beyond those, the state runs one of the Midwest's densest short-track scenes — Slinger Speedway's quarter-mile bullring hosts the famous "Slinger Nationals," while Madison International Speedway, La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, Dells Raceway Park and Marshfield Motor Speedway anchor a full NASCAR Weekly Series and ARCA/ASA Midwest Tour calendar. Dirt racing is just as strong: Angell Park, Cedar Lake, 141 Speedway, Wilmot and The Hill all run weekly sprint car, modified and late model programs. Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove is one of the oldest continuously operating drag strips in the country, and Crandon International Off-Road Raceway hosts the sport's biggest short-course off-road weekend every Labor Day.
19 venues listed across 7 categories. Venues with a full RaceTrackWorld guide are linked.
Road courses in Wisconsin
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road America | Elkhart Lake | 4.048 mi | Legendary 14-turn, 4-mile permanent road course hosting IMSA SportsCar Championship and NTT IndyCar Series weekends every summer plus extensive vintage and club racing. |
Ovals and speedways in Wisconsin
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Mile | West Allis | 1 mi | The oldest operating motor speedway in the world, at Wisconsin State Fair Park; IndyCar returned for an annual doubleheader weekend starting in 2024, though NASCAR has not raced there since 2024. |
| Slinger Speedway | Slinger | 0.25 mi | The self-styled "World's Fastest Quarter Mile," with 33-degree banking; home of the 200-lap Super Late Model "Slinger Nationals" crown-jewel event each summer. |
| Madison International Speedway | Oregon | 0.5 mi | Half-mile paved oval near Madison billed as the state's fastest half-mile; a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series track running weekly Late Model, truck and hobby stock programs. |
| Wisconsin International Raceway (oval) | Kaukauna | 0.5 mi | Wisconsin's main stock car venue since 1964: a half-mile D-shaped paved oval with a quarter-mile inner oval/figure-8, running Super Late Model and Limited Late Model divisions. |
| Dells Raceway Park | Lyndon Station (Wisconsin Dells) | 0.333 mi | 1/3-mile paved oval that joined the NASCAR Weekly Series in 2024/2025 and hosts the long-running National Short Track Championship each September. |
| La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway | West Salem | 0.625 mi | Twin asphalt ovals (5/8-mile outer, 1/4-mile inner) running the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, with the ARCA/ASA Midwest Tour "Oktoberfest Race Weekend" as its marquee event. |
| Marshfield Motor Speedway | Marshfield | 0.5 mi | Half-mile paved oval (paved over from clay in 1995) running Late Model, Super Stock and 4-cylinder classes plus ARCA Midwest Tour and Mid-American Stock Car Series dates. |
Dirt tracks in Wisconsin
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angell Park Speedway | Sun Prairie | 0.333 mi | 1/3-mile dirt oval opened in 1936, home of the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame; weekly BMARA/USAC midget racing with a World of Outlaws sprint car date. |
| Cedar Lake Speedway | New Richmond | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile clay oval known as "Wisconsin's Fastest Piece of Real Estate"; a premier stop on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series with events like the USA Nationals and Triple Crown. |
| 141 Speedway | Francis Creek | 0.333 mi | 1/3-mile clay oval (converted from asphalt in 2010) running weekly IMCA Modified, Stock Car and Sport Mod programs with the annual "Clash at the Creek." |
| Wilmot Raceway | Wilmot | 0.375 mi | 3/8-mile banked clay oval running weekly "Saturday Night Thunder" IRA sprint car racing since 1967, plus an annual World of Outlaws sprint car date each July. |
| The Hill Raceway | Sturgeon Bay | 0.333 mi | 1/3-mile dirt oval on the Door County Fairgrounds running a part-time summer schedule of street stock, stock car and sport modified classes, with IRA 410 sprint cars returning under new owners in 2024. |
Drag strips in Wisconsin
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Dragaway | Union Grove | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile strip opened in the late 1950s, one of the oldest continuously operating drag strips in the US; now IHRA-sanctioned after leaving the NHRA. |
| The Strip at Wisconsin International Raceway | Kaukauna | 0.25 mi | Quarter-mile paved drag strip sharing the WIR complex, running six weekly eliminator classes every Saturday night through the season. |
Motocross and off-road in Wisconsin
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandon International Off-Road Raceway | Crandon | 1.5 mi | The world's premier short-course off-road facility; hosts the Polaris Crandon World Championships over Labor Day weekend, drawing 50,000+ fans, plus Lucas Oil Midwest Short Course League rounds. |
Karting in Wisconsin
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Kart Club | Dousman | — | Grassroots sprint kart club racing purpose-built 2-cycle and 4-cycle karts on a dedicated circuit, with a club points series plus Global Karting League and Route 66 Sprint Series events. |
Closed and historic in Wisconsin
| Venue | Town | Length | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam RacewayClosed | Beaver Dam | 0.333 mi | 1/3-mile clay oval that hosted World of Outlaws sprints and late models, POWRi and USAC midgets; ceased weekly operations after a "Grand Finale" event in September 2025. |
| Lake Geneva RacewayClosed | Lake Geneva | 0.333 mi | Multi-purpose oval, drag strip, motocross and kart facility billed as "Wisconsin's Busiest Racetrack," hosting NASCAR Midwest Series races 1998-2005; closed permanently December 31, 2006 and redeveloped as senior housing. |
Race tracks near the big cities in Wisconsin
Near Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Mile · about 15 min
- Great Lakes Dragaway · about 40 min
- Slinger Speedway · about 40 min
Near Madison
- Madison International Speedway · about 20 min
- Angell Park Speedway · about 15 min
- Badger Kart Club · about 40 min
Near Green Bay / Fox Cities
- Wisconsin International Raceway (oval) · about 25 min
- The Strip at Wisconsin International Raceway · about 25 min
- 141 Speedway · about 35 min
Near La Crosse
- La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway · about 10 min
- Cedar Lake Speedway · about 75 min
Major race weekends in Wisconsin
| Event | Venue | When | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| XPEL Grand Prix at Road America | Road America | June | NTT IndyCar Series |
| Road America IMSA SportsCar Weekend | Road America | July/August | IMSA SportsCar Championship |
| Snap-on INDYCAR Weekend (doubleheader) | Milwaukee Mile | August | NTT IndyCar Series |
| Slinger Nationals | Slinger Speedway | July | Super Late Model |
| Oktoberfest Race Weekend | La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway | October | ARCA Midwest Tour / ASA Midwest Tour |
| Polaris Crandon World Championships | Crandon International Off-Road Raceway | September (Labor Day) | Short Course Off-Road |
| USA Nationals | Cedar Lake Speedway | July | World of Outlaws Late Models |
Track days and driving experiences in Wisconsin
Road America is Wisconsin's premier open-track destination, hosting SCCA Chicago and Milwaukee regions, NASA Great Lakes, vintage groups and manufacturer driving schools throughout the season alongside its pro race weekends. Slinger Speedway and Madison International Speedway occasionally offer car-control clinics, but organized HPDE track time in the state is concentrated at Road America. Expect roughly $250-$500 for a single HPDE day at Road America depending on run group and organizer, with discounted multi-day club membership options through SCCA and NASA regions.
Frequently asked questions
Does this list include horse racing tracks?+
No. This guide covers motorsport (car, motorcycle and off-road) venues only; Wisconsin does not have a major horse racing circuit but any harness or thoroughbred facilities are not included here.
Where can I watch IndyCar in Wisconsin?+
Road America in Elkhart Lake hosts the XPEL Grand Prix each June, and the Milwaukee Mile hosts an IndyCar doubleheader weekend each August — the series' only doubleheader on the calendar.
Is Beaver Dam Raceway still racing?+
No. Beaver Dam Raceway ended weekly operations after a Grand Finale event in September 2025.
What's the best track for a first track day in Wisconsin?+
Road America is the state's main HPDE destination, with SCCA, NASA and manufacturer driving schools running regular open-track days on the full 4-mile circuit.
Where can I see NHRA/IHRA-style drag racing in Wisconsin?+
Great Lakes Dragaway near Union Grove (IHRA-affiliated) and the drag strip at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna are the state's two dedicated quarter-mile strips.
Are there still dirt short tracks racing weekly in Wisconsin?+
Yes — Angell Park Speedway, Cedar Lake Speedway, 141 Speedway, Wilmot Raceway and The Hill Raceway all run weekly or regular dirt oval seasons with sprint car, modified and late model classes.
Venue list checked against 28 sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-10.
Wisconsin track guides on RaceTrackWorld
Road America
Address: N7390 State Hwy 67 Plymouth WI 53073 USA Website: https://www.roadamerica.com/ Email: [email protected] Phone Number: (800) 365-7223 Hotel...
The Milwaukee Mile
Address: 7722 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis WI 53214 USA Website: http://wistatefair.com/wsfp/milwaukee-mile-speedway-and-peck-media-center/ Email: ...