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Thunder In The Wetlands Kart Nationals 🏁 The premier outdoor karting event in Central Kansas!

Hosted at Cardinal Speedway in Hoisington, the Thunder In The Wetlands Kart Nationals brings top-tier competition, family fun, and fast action every August!

08/24/2026

Thunder in the Wetlands Kart Nationals Update

We’re sorry to announce that the Thunder in the Wetlands Kart Nationals will not be returning to the Hoisington Labor Day Festival this year.

We truly appreciate everyone who has supported this event over the years, from the racers and families who came out to compete, to the volunteers and everyone who helped make Thunder in the Wetlands a special part of Labor Day weekend.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your understanding. While we will not be holding the championship this year, we hope to have the opportunity to bring Thunder in the Wetlands back in the coming years.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and this event. We are grateful for the memories and hope this is not goodbye, but simply a see you down the road. 🏁

FROM ROGER BURNETT ~ Western Kansas Motorsports Museum….“HOISINGTON AUTO RACING! I am doing research for the Weste...
09/07/2025

FROM ROGER BURNETT ~ Western Kansas Motorsports Museum….

“HOISINGTON AUTO RACING!
I am doing research for the Western Kansas Motorsports Museum. We recently aquired this photo labeled as the 1952 UMCA auto race held in Hoisington. The UMCA was the United Motor Contest Association based in Dodge City and managed by Jack Merrick, a long time Western Kansas racing promoter.
Does anyone remember the races held here and where the track was located? Any information would be appreciated. We would like to have Hoisington motorsports history mentioned in our future museum.”

08/30/2025

DRIVERS MEETING AT 5:45PM!!!

🌤 Race Day Weather Update 🌤We’ve had a lot of folks asking about the weather for tonight’s races. As of right now, we ar...
08/30/2025

🌤 Race Day Weather Update 🌤

We’ve had a lot of folks asking about the weather for tonight’s races. As of right now, we are ON as scheduled! 🏁

Here’s a look at the latest radar ⬇️

If we need to make any schedule changes before the races start or during the evening, we will post updates right here on our page. Please stay tuned for announcements as needed.

Grab your crew and come join us — it’s race night! 🏆🔥

🔥🏁 Championship Night + Fireworks at Cardinal Speedway! 🏁🔥It all comes down to THIS! The Thunder in the Wetlands Kart Na...
08/30/2025

🔥🏁 Championship Night + Fireworks at Cardinal Speedway! 🏁🔥

It all comes down to THIS! The Thunder in the Wetlands Kart Nationals wraps up tonight, Saturday, August 30th at Cardinal Speedway in Hoisington, KS with Championship Night racing action!

👉 Hot Laps kick off at 6:30 PM
👉 Racing (Heats & Features) starts at 7:00 PM

Classes hitting the track include:
Rookies, JR 1, JR 2, Adult Clone, Adult Predator, Adult Open, JR 3 Outlaw, and more – both Flat & Cage divisions!

🎆 And stick around after the final checkered flag – we’ll light up the Hoisington sky with a FIREWORKS SHOW directly after the feature races! 🎆

📍 Pit Gate Opens: 3:00 PM
📝 Driver Sign-In: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📣 Drivers Meeting: 6:15 PM

🎟 Don’t miss a night of championship racing, family fun, and fireworks!

08/30/2025

IT’S RACEDAY!

🚨🏁 RACE DAY is HERE at CARDINAL SPEEDWAY! 🏁🚨It’s night one of the Thunder in the Wetlands Kart Nationals here in Hoising...
08/29/2025

🚨🏁 RACE DAY is HERE at CARDINAL SPEEDWAY! 🏁🚨

It’s night one of the Thunder in the Wetlands Kart Nationals here in Hoisington, KS! Get ready for an exciting Friday night under the lights with the best kart racers in the region battling it out!

📅 Friday, August 29th
📍 Cardinal Speedway – Hoisington, Kansas

⏰ Schedule
• Pit Gate Opens: 3:00 PM
• Driver Sign-In: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
• Drivers Meeting: 6:15 PM
• Hot Laps: 6:30 PM
• Racing Starts: 7:00 PM (Heats & Features)

🔥 Classes in Action Tonight:
Rookie (Flat & Cage) | JR 1 (Flat & Cage) | JR 2 (Flat & Cage) | JR 3 Outlaw | Adult Predator | Adult Clone | Adult Open | Adult Cage

⛽ Spec Fuel: Casey’s Pump 1 – 87 Octane
📻 RACEceiver Frequency: 454.000

🏆 Time Limits:
A-Mains – 20 minutes

🎟️ Fans, grab your friends and family and come out for an action-packed night of kart racing you won’t forget!

Let’s pack the stands and cheer on your favorite drivers tonight at Cardinal Speedway! 🏆🏁

ATTENTION RACERS AND CREW!
08/29/2025

ATTENTION RACERS AND CREW!

Reminder: Racers and Fans There are events going on all weekend all throughout town! So come have a fantastic time in Ho...
08/28/2025

Reminder: Racers and Fans

There are events going on all weekend all throughout town! So come have a fantastic time in Hoisington Ks this weekend!

After quite the rainfall in the last 48 hours we are all ready for take off of the Thunder In the Wetlands Kart National...
08/28/2025

After quite the rainfall in the last 48 hours we are all ready for take off of the Thunder In the Wetlands Kart Nationals! Load those karts up and cars up and be here as a racer or even a fan! You do not want to miss this weekend of racing there will be great food available as well!

Also please remember racers with the moisture that we have had please wait to show up after 1:00 pm to allow some extra drying time. Thank you TeeJay

🚧 ATTENTION DRIVERS – ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT 🚧

Coming into Hoisington, follow the green route shown on the map to get to the pits! 🏁

➡️ Take Main Street to 2nd Street
➡️ 2nd Street will take you directly into the pit entrance

Avoid delays and detours — stick to the green path so you can get in, get parked, and get ready to race! 🏆

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Hoisington Bicentennial Park
Hoisington, KS
67544

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+13032430691

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