♪♪ [KOHLSDORF] The community of Oskaloosa invites travelers to something quite a bit faster than the speed limit on Highway 163.

[engine running] ♪♪ [JERRY MACKEY] The Southern Iowa Speedway has got a rich history in the sport of stock car racing.

[engine running] [JERRY MACKEY] Not only do we have great racers, but the family atmosphere that we enjoy here at the Southern Iowa Speedway is second to none.

[engine running] [KOHLSDORF] The Southern Iowa Speedway at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds has earned the nickname the Mahaska County Monster for its fast side by side racing.

♪♪ [KOHLSDORF] The race season runs the third week of April into late October, showcasing a variety of stock car classes.

Plus, the speedway doesn't limit itself to weekend racing alone.

[JERRY MACKEY] We've been operating weekly, and we are a Wednesday night racetrack, which is kind of unique because there are not many midweek shows within the state of Iowa.

We do a lot of things here at the Southern Iowa Speedway.

Over the course of the year we'll have approximately 40 different wheel events here at the racetrack.

[engine running] [KOHLSDORF] The long straightaways and high banked turns at the Southern Iowa Speedway are favorites for both race fans and the drivers.

[PAT RACHELS] I mean, the whole experience is is awesome, right?

I mean, I love everything about it.

I mean, my favorite part probably is in the heat of the race, you don't really have the opportunity to sort of overanalyze stuff.

That's in a nutshell why I love coming to dirt racing.

[engine running] [KOHLSDORF] Race announcer Jerry Mackey says appreciation for the Southern Iowa Speedway by both drivers and fans is what makes the track a great place to visit.

[JERRY MACKEY] The camaraderie involved in our sport is very, very unique.

It's not just about the racing, it's about the people that are involved and we are one big happy racing family, and we do the very best we can to put on the best show possible.

Our fans love it, they enjoy it.

They're very passionate about the type of racing that we put on here, and it's a lot of fun to be a part of.

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