Speedway

Located on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo, North Dakota, the Red River Valley Speedway has been a staple of regional dirt track racing since 1967. The very first races were held in conjunction with the Red River Valley Fair in August of that year, launching a tradition that continues today.

Over the decades, the track has welcomed some of the biggest names in motorsports along with countless local and regional drivers. Local legends such as Mitch Johnson and Rick Aukland made their mark here, while NASCAR stars Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace have competed at the track in USMTS Modifieds. NASCAR champion Tony Stewart has also raced at the speedway in both NLRA Late Models and Sprint Cars.

The Red River Valley Speedway has also hosted some of the most iconic drivers in sprint car racing. World of Outlaws legends including Doug Wolfgang, Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, and North Dakota’s own Donny Schatz have all raced on this historic dirt oval.

Originally built as a ½-mile track, the speedway was reconfigured in the spring of 2010 into the current 3/8-mile layout to create tighter racing and more exciting action for fans. That same season the race schedule temporarily shifted to Wednesday nights before returning to its traditional Friday night racing format.

In 2012 the speedway held its final race before a brief hiatus, but the roar of engines returned when the track reopened in 2016. Today, racing once again takes place on Friday nights, continuing a proud tradition of dirt track competition in the Red River Valley.

For generations, the Red River Valley Speedway has been more than just a racetrack — it’s been a place where tradition runs deep, families gather, and Friday nights come alive. That legacy is something that will never change. The history, the memories, and the impact of the Red River Valley Speedway will live on forever.

But as the sport evolves, so must we.

Through a transformative partnership with Fix It Forward Auto Care, a new chapter begins as we move forward as Fix It Forward Speedway — a name that represents not only the future of racing at the Fairgrounds, but a deeper purpose behind it.

This partnership ensures that racing continues for generations to come. It brings new energy, new opportunity, and a shared commitment to community — turning race nights into something even bigger than competition alone.

While the name is new, the experience fans know and love remains the same: the roar of engines, the thrill of the track, and the unmatched atmosphere of Friday night lights.

The legacy of the Red River Valley Speedway lives on — and the future is forward at Fix It Forward Speedway.