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About Merced Speedway

Merced Speedway sits at the Merced County Fairgrounds in Merced, California, a historic venue for dirt track racing on a 1/4-mile semi-banked dirt oval. The facility offers large, covered grandstands with open family seating options, on-site paved parking, and convenient transit connections. Whether you’re chasing USAC midgets, sprint cars, dirt nationals, or local IMCA programs, you’ll find a straightforward, no-fuss path to securing seats and getting to the track. We’ve outlined practical details to help you plan your visit, plus nearby hotels and dining options to consider before or after the race.

Merced Speedway is part of the Merced County Fairgrounds, a venue with a rich history in northern California racing. For fans traveling from nearby communities or across the state, parking on-site is paved and straightforward, and Merced Transit offers fixed-route service with connections at the nearby North Transit Hub. If you’re staying overnight, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced – Yosemite Natl Park Area (about 4 miles away) and TownePlace Suites Merced offer comfortable options close to the action. We’ve included affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant picks to help you maximize value and convenience while you focus on the race. For official event updates, ticketing, and schedules, keep an eye on Merced Speedway announcements and performer pages below.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA 95341
  • Venue: Merced County Fairgrounds (home to Merced Speedway)
  • Track size/type: 1/4-mile dirt oval (semi-banked) surface
  • Seating: Large, covered grandstands with open family seating options
  • Parking: Paved on-site parking
  • Transit: Merced Transit (The Bus) fixed-route service; nearby North Transit Hub for connections
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Merced – Yosemite Natl Park Area (151 S Parsons Ave, about 4 miles from the fairgrounds); TownePlace Suites Merced (nearby Marriott property)
  • Notable events hosted: USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship weekend (2025); Chase Johnson Classic; NARC 410 Sprint Cars; Dirt Nationals; Monster Truck/Miscellaneous events; IMCA and regional sprint/midget programs
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or formal renaming identified; historically known as Merced Fairgrounds Speedway