Ogilvie Raceway facts for kids
| "Your Saturday Night Home" | |
|---|---|
| Location | 1539 Highway 23, Kanabec Township, Kanabec County (near Ogilvie, Minnesota) |
| Coordinates | 45°49′44″N 93°23′48″W / 45.82875°N 93.39675°W |
| Capacity | 3,500 |
| Owner | Wagamon family |
| Broke ground | 2008 |
| Opened | 2009 |
| Major events | World of Outlaws Late Model Series |
| Surface | Clay |
| Turns | 4 |
Ogilvie Raceway is a super exciting place for dirt track racing in Central Minnesota! It's a special kind of race track called a "dirt clay oval." This means the track is shaped like an oval, and it's made of packed dirt and clay. The track is 3/8 of a mile long, which is a bit more than half a kilometer. It's also "high banked," meaning the turns are tilted upwards. This helps cars go faster and makes the races even more thrilling!
You can find Ogilvie Raceway near Ogilvie, Minnesota, right next to Highway 23. From April to October, the track hosts weekly races as part of the Wissota Racing Series. You can see different types of powerful race cars compete, like Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds, Street Stocks, and Hornets. In 2016, an outdoor Go-Kart racing track was also added, offering even more racing fun! Ogilvie Raceway has even hosted big national events, like the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2017 and 2018.
The Story of Ogilvie Raceway
How the Track Started
Ogilvie Raceway first opened its doors for racing on May 29, 2009. It was a brand new place for speed and excitement! The first owners were Corey Owens and Lucas Ostermann. Just a few months later, on July 13, 2009, they added Mod 4's to the list of cars that raced there every week. The first racing season ended with a special celebration on December 12, 2009.
New Owners and More Racing
In 2015, the Wagamon family bought Ogilvie Raceway. They continued to make it a great place for racing fans. Since then, the track has kept running under the WISSOTA sanction. This means it follows the rules of the WISSOTA Racing Series, which is a big organization for dirt track racing. The track still features many popular car classes, including Modifieds, Midwest Modifieds, Super Stocks, Street Stocks, Mod Fours, and Hornets. It's a fantastic spot for families and friends to enjoy thrilling races and cheer on their favorite drivers!
