Angell Park Speedway, dirt racetrack in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Angell Park Speedway is a racing track in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, featuring a one-third mile oval dirt surface with four turns and lights for night racing. The facility hosts primarily midget car races, where skilled drivers compete on the clay-based track that creates a dusty, dynamic racing environment.
The track opened in 1936 and became a home for local racing traditions centered on midget cars. Night racing was introduced in 1948, expanding its reach and establishing it as a significant venue in the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association.
The speedway is deeply rooted in Sun Prairie's community life, where generations of families have gathered to watch races together. On race days, locals and visitors share the stands, creating a social experience where the sport brings people together around shared excitement.
The track is easily accessible from Sun Prairie town center and most visitors arrive by car with parking available nearby. The racing season typically runs from late May through early September, primarily on Sundays, so checking the schedule ahead of time is recommended.
The speedway is renowned for the Fireman Nationals, a 50-lap race held nearly every year since the 1980s that draws top drivers from across the region. It also houses a hall of fame dedicated to midget auto racing history, honoring the sport's most accomplished competitors.
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