Every May, thousands of race fans from around the world travel right here to Indiana for the Indianapolis 500, which is why Indianapolis is known as the racing capital of the world. Just 14 miles down the road from that world-renowned venue sits our track, Circle City Raceway, ready to take on the month of May at full force! We've got an amazing slate lined up for you all and can't wait to witness all the action this month has to offer!
FRIDAY, MAY 3RD get ready for an exhilarating start to the month with a spectacular lineup of 5 action-packed classes! Join us as we witness Steel Block Sprints, USSA Mel Kenyon Midgets, Modifieds, Super Stocks, and Hornets compete for an early-season win and kick off the month in style.
FRIDAY, MAY 10TH will be one for the history books here at Circle City Raceway as we will be debuting our all NEW inner circle track! This night will include BOTH big track and inner track racing for a combined night of thrills! Crate Late Models, Crown Vics, and Hornets will be in action on the big track and inner circle track classes will be announced soon. We hope you will join us in witnessing the unveiling of this exciting new feature here this year!
FRIDAY, MAY 17th is the annual $10,000 to win CJ RAYBURN TRIBUTE! Every year, we here at Circle City Raceway look to honor CJ for his lasting impact on the racing world, being one of the greatest car builders and mentors of all time. With that being said, Super Late Models will race to win $10,000, making this a must-win on the schedule of many racers! But that's not all - we'll also be hosting the FIRST ANNUAL ROY CARUTHERS MEMORIAL RACE for the Midwest Throwback Sprint Cars! After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Roy passed away in August of last year. His obituary reads, "Roy Caruthers’ life was a remarkable journey of a racer, mentor, and fighter. His legacy serves as a reminder that even in the face of the most challenging circumstances, the human spirit can shine brightly. As we bid farewell to a beloved figure, let us celebrate the impact he had on the racing world and beyond". With that being said, join us on this night in celebrating two men who left a lasting mark on the world of racing. In addition to Late Models and the Midwest Throwback Sprints, four other classes will also take the track to compete, including 600cc Outlaw Non-Winged Micros, Pure Stocks, Crown Vics, and Hornets.
WED & THURS MAY 22-23 brings on the arrival of USAC National Sprints for the WEEK OF INDY CIRCLE CITY SALUTE! The action kicks off with the National Sprints vying for a $5,000 prize on Wednesday, alongside Crate Late Models. The excitement escalates on Thursday, with the stakes raised to $10,000 for the National Sprint car competitors. In addition, they will be joined by another exciting USAC class, the Midwest Thunder Midgets. Be sure not to miss this two-day event showcasing some of the world's finest drivers, as we pay tribute to our soldiers.
FRIDAY, MAY 31 wraps up the month of May with 5 electrifying classes competing on the dirt. In action will be MMSA Midwest Thunder Sprints, 600cc Outlaw Non-Winged Micros, Pure Stocks, Crown Vics, and a Grub Getter to top it all off!
You're not going to want to miss what we've got going on here at Circle City Raceway in May. With 6 total days spread throughout the month, there's plenty of opportunity to join in on the action! We hope to see you soon #INtheDirt !
- Shannon Mastin on Apr 15, 2024
- Article Date: 4/25/2024 by Morgan Ivey