Burton Memorial $10k to Win & Salute to Poodle Harris Super Stock Special at Bloomington Speedway
Mark your calendars for August 14, 2026, because Bloomington Speedway in Bloomington, Indiana is set to host one of the most exciting and meaningful nights of the short-track racing season — the Burton Memorial $10k to Win & Salute to Poodle Harris Super Stock Special. This special event brings together a packed card of high-octane racing action while paying tribute to the legends and history that make grassroots motorsports so special. With a massive $10,000 top prize on the line, the competition is guaranteed to be fierce, drawing top-caliber talent ready to leave it all on the track.
Race fans can look forward to an incredible variety of open-wheel and stock car action all under one roof. The night’s card features Hoosier Sprints, thunderous 410 Sprint Cars running Non-Winged, the fan-favorite Super Stocks in the specially dedicated Salute to Poodle Harris feature, and the fast and furious Lightning Sprints. Each class brings its own distinct style of racing to the historic Bloomington Speedway oval, ensuring that there’s something to get every motorsports fan on their feet from the drop of the green flag to the final checkered.
Bloomington Speedway has long been a beloved fixture of Indiana short-track racing, and events like this one are a testament to the passion and tradition that make it such a special venue. The dual tribute nature of this event — honoring the Burton Memorial legacy while also saluting Poodle Harris — adds a deeply personal and community-driven dimension that elevates it well beyond a typical race night. Fans, competitors, and families come together not just for the racing, but to celebrate the people and memories that have shaped the sport locally for generations.
Whether you’re a die-hard sprint car fanatic, a Super Stock loyalist, or simply someone who loves the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of a great night of dirt track racing, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Head out to Bloomington Speedway on August 14, 2026, soak in the history, feel the horsepower, and witness who will claim that coveted $10,000 victory. Check with Bloomington Speedway for ticketing information, pit passes, and event schedule details as the date approaches.
Bloomington Speedway
5185 S Fairfax Rd Bloomington, IN 47401
