OSKALOOSA — The Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa will be the site of the annual Pre- Season Race Car Show this weekend, March 13 & 14. The show will be held Friday night from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, 10am to 4 pm. Several bright shiny new race cars that will be in action at the Southern Iowa Speedway in 2026 will be on display. Race fans will have the opportunity to see the cars up close and talk to the drivers who will race on Wednesday’s nights at the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa.

Fans will be able to pick up 2026 schedules and sign up for race ticket give aways. There will also be special activities for the youngsters. Fans will also be able to vote for the best looking race cars and trophies will be awarded to the best looking full bodied car, best open wheel car and a special Best of Show trophy will also be awarded.

Saturday, April 18^th the Southern Iowa Speedway will host an open practice session with the track open to all types of race cars from 1-5pm. The first green flag of the season will wave for weekly racing with an expanded purse on Wednesday, April 29th

Several special events will highlight the 2026 Southern Iowa Speedway schedule, a return visit of the SLMR Late Models is scheduled for June 24^th, two race nights again will be on slate during the Mahaska County Fair with the annual Caleb Hammond Race on Wednesday, July 15^th, the popular Sprint Invades will be back for the second consecutive year on July 16^th. Terry McCarl’s Front Row Challenge featuring the 410 Sprinters will be held Monday, August 10^th. For the first time ever the “World of Outlaw” Late Models will tackle the Mahaska County Monster for a $12,000 to win race on Wednesday, August 26^th. The season will wrap up with the annual running of the Fall Challenge on October 9 and 10. The Southern Iowa Fairboard and the Race Committee is excited to bring the very best in racing to the Southern Iowa Speedway in 2026 and we look forward to seeing you this weekend at the Penn Central Mall for the Car Show.