Last updated: February 5, 2026
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What you should know
Track feel
No admission charge to watch races, and food vendors are available on-site—great for families looking for an affordable, casual outing.
Plan ahead
Arrive earlier in the evening rather than late—events can wrap up by 7pm if participation is low that night, so confirm race schedules beforehand.
Visitor tip
First-time visitors will be welcomed warmly; staff and attendees are accommodating to newcomers regardless of whether you know locals.
What visitors say
Lot of action for a small town. I went this weekend and was so surprised racers came all the way from Texas to race😊 No admission charge and there was great food vendors 😋
We were very noticeably not your ( their) normal crowd. We knew nobody but they were very accommodating to us. Very pleasant. And when we had to leave before it was done and I asked a lady if she knew anyone who was there that was on…
Well, I guess we got there to late last nite cuz it was over by 7pm which was shocking to me and a friend of mine said but the reason was is there where not a lot of gocart there that nite, oh well next week for sure.
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Did You Know?
- Sebastian Speedway charges no admission—you just pay to race and grab food from vendors, making it an unusually accessible option for spectators.
- Despite being a small-town track in Gladstone, Illinois, it attracts competitive racers from across the country, including drivers traveling from Texas for events.
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