With warmer weather comes faster cars. That’s right, race season is here!

The Davenport Speedway (2815 W Locust Street Davenport) will be kicking off their 2017 season this weekend! On Friday, April 7 the season starts with the REBEL 5K event. Pits will open at 3pm. The Grandstand opens at 4:30 and Hot Laps starts at 5:30. The races will begin at 6pm.

Tickets are $21 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, and children 12 and under are free. The cost for a pit pass is $35.

The REBEL 5K is highlighted by IMCA Late Models racing on the quarter-mile track, with a $5,000 prize awaiting the winner. Also racing at the REBEL 5K will be Modifieds, Street Stocks, and SportMods.

So come on out and enjoy an evening of revving engines and the smell of dirt in the air! For future events, check out the Davenport Speedway’s schedule at: https://davenportspeedway.com/schedule/

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Tess Abney

Tess Abney was born and raised in the Quad Cities. Her passion for writing and entertainment was apparent at a very young age. Whether it is sharing local events and businesses with readers or sharing her thoughts on life, she finds comfort in the way words can bring people together.