Merced Speedway Race Track in Merced, California, USA

Merced Speedway is the fastest, smoothest dirt track in the Central Valley of California. With large, covered grandstands, fans are kept cool in the summer heat with an obstruction free view of the entire speedway.

Merced Speedway races IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Mods, Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Valley Sportsman, WRS 305's, Mini Late Models, Dwarf, BCRA Midget Lites, 360 Sprints, and 410 Sprints.

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Email: mercedspeedway@yahoo.com
Phone: 209-600-8382
Surface: 1/3 mile banked clay oval

900 Martin Luther King Way
Merced, California, 95341 USA
lat: 37.290959, lng: -120.483021
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Merced Speedway Dirt Track Racing Schedule

Schedules are known to change without warning, double check with race track before heading out.

Sat, Feb 28

2026-02-282026-02-28EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgNarc 410 Sprint Cars Opening Night - 410 Sprints - Winged: NARC King of the West Sprints - Hobby Stocks, Mini StocksDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Mar 14

2026-03-142026-03-14EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #2 - Hobby Stocks, Valley Sportsman, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportMod, American StocksDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Thu, Mar 19

2026-03-192026-03-19EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgDwarf Nationals Practice - Sportsman Dwarf, Veteran Dwarf, Pro DwarfDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA
WSDCA - Western States Dwarf Car Associationhttps://dirtFan.com/dirt-track-racing-organization/WSDCA/Western States Dwarf Car Association/WSDCA - Western States Dwarf Car Association Dirt Track Racing Organization - 2026-03-192026-03-19EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRacesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Fri, Mar 20

2026-03-202026-03-20EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgDwarf Nationals Night 1 - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Valley Sportsman, Sportsman Dwarf, Veteran Dwarf, Pro DwarfDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA
WSDCA - Western States Dwarf Car Associationhttps://dirtFan.com/dirt-track-racing-organization/WSDCA/Western States Dwarf Car Association/WSDCA - Western States Dwarf Car Association Dirt Track Racing Organization - 2026-03-202026-03-20EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRacesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Mar 21

2026-03-212026-03-21EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgHobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Valley Sportsman, Dwarf, Sportsman Dwarf, Veteran Dwarf, Pro DwarfDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA
WSDCA - Western States Dwarf Car Associationhttps://dirtFan.com/dirt-track-racing-organization/WSDCA/Western States Dwarf Car Association/WSDCA - Western States Dwarf Car Association Dirt Track Racing Organization - 2026-03-212026-03-21EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRacesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Mar 28

2026-03-282026-03-28EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #5 - Mini Stocks, Dwarf, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Apr 11

2026-04-112026-04-11EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #6 - Non-Winged Sprints: Ultimate Sprint Car Series - IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car: California 305 Sprint Series - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Dwarf, IMCA Hobby StockDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Apr 18

2026-04-182026-04-18EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #7 - Mini Stocks, Valley Sportsman, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Apr 25

2026-04-252026-04-25EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgScct Sprint cars Race #8 - 360 Sprints - Winged: Sprint Car Challenge Tour - Hobby Stocks, Valley SportsmanDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA
SCCT - Sprint Car Challenge Tourhttps://dirtFan.com/dirt-track-racing-organization/SCCT/Sprint Car Challenge Tour/SCCT - Sprint Car Challenge Tour Dirt Track Racing Organization - 2026-04-252026-04-25EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgClash on the High BanksDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, May 2

2026-05-022026-05-02EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #9 - Mini Stocks, Valley Sportsman, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, May 16

2026-05-162026-05-16EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #10 - Lightning Sprints: Bay Cities Racing Association Lightning Sprints - Midgets: BCRA - Bay Cities Racing Association - 360 Sprints - Non-Winged: Hunt Magnetos Sprint Car Series - Valley Sportsman, American Stocks, IMCA Hobby StockDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, May 30

2026-05-302026-05-30EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #11 - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Dwarf, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Jun 20

2026-06-202026-06-20EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgHobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Dwarf, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Jun 27

2026-06-272026-06-27EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #13 - Lightning Sprints: Bay Cities Racing Association Lightning Sprints - WRS 305's: IMCA RaceSaver Sprints - Midgets: USAC Western States Midgets - Valley Sportsman, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Hobby StockDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA
USAC - United States Auto Clubhttps://dirtFan.com/dirt-track-racing-organization/USAC/United States Auto Club/USAC - United States Auto Club Dirt Track Racing Organization - Midget - Western - 2026-06-272026-06-27EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRacesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Fri, Jul 3

2026-07-032026-07-03EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgFree Fireworks Show - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Sep 12

2026-09-122026-09-12EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRace #15 - IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Car: California 305 Sprint Series - Hobby Stocks, Valley Sportsman, Dwarf, IMCA Northern SportMod, IMCA Hobby StockDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Sep 19

2026-09-192026-09-19EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgChampionship Night - Lightning Sprints: Bay Cities Racing Association Lightning Sprints - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Thu, Oct 22

2026-10-222026-10-22EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgDirt Nationals Practice - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Fri, Oct 23

2026-10-232026-10-23EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgDirt Nationals Night #1 - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Oct 24

2026-10-242026-10-24EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgDirt Nationals Night #2 - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportModDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Fri, Nov 20

2026-11-202026-11-20EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgChase Johnson Classic Night 1 - Midgets: USAC National Midgets - Non-Winged Sprints: Ultimate Sprint Car SeriesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA
USAC - United States Auto Clubhttps://dirtFan.com/dirt-track-racing-organization/USAC/United States Auto Club/USAC - United States Auto Club Dirt Track Racing Organization - Midget - National - 2026-11-202026-11-20EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRacesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Sat, Nov 21

2026-11-212026-11-21EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgChase Johnson Classic Night 2 - Midgets: USAC National Midgets - 360 Sprints - WingedDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA
USAC - United States Auto Clubhttps://dirtFan.com/dirt-track-racing-organization/USAC/United States Auto Club/USAC - United States Auto Club Dirt Track Racing Organization - Midget - National - 2026-11-212026-11-21EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgRacesDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

Fri, Nov 27

2026-11-272026-11-27EventScheduledhttps://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpgSeason Finale - Hobby Stocks, Mini Stocks, Valley Sportsman, Dwarf, IMCA Stock Car, IMCA Modified, IMCA Northern SportMod, American Stocks, IMCA Hobby StockDirt Track RacingDirt Track RacingDirt Track Racershttps://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceModeMerced Speedway209-600-8382https://dirtFan.com/dirt-track/USA/California/Merced/Merced Speedway/https://dirtFan.com/assets/graphics/track_logos/154.jpg$900 Martin Luther King Way Merced, California, 95341 USA

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