ONA, WV-After a long offseason, the Ona Speedway will roar to life this Saturday, May 2nd for Daniel Linville Opening Night. It will feature a big racing card of All Seasons Powersports Late Models, Mountain Linked Modifieds, Skeens Towing & Recovery Street Stocks, Contempo Trophy & Awards UCAR’s, Legends Depot INEX Legends Cars, Brody Nash Century 21 Crown Vics, Complete Temperature Control Crazy Compacts, and Keaton’s Collision Center Juice Boxes. All classes will be racing for extra money thanks to Dr Phillip Surface. The UCAR division will have the biggest race purse with a $600 to win special.
For drivers, Daniel Linville Opening Night is a race that they circle on their calendars as race they want to win. A win on Opening Night sets the tone for the season. It takes the pressure off of knowing no matter how the season ends, you were able to reach victory lane. On the other hand, for drivers running for track championships, trouble on Opening Night could set yourself in a early points hole that you have to dig out of.
There is a lot of excitement heading into the season. Several divisions have experienced growth in entries with the Brody Nash Century 21 Crown Vics receiving the most growth. 2025 was a year that saw some of the most exciting racing the track had seen in a long time and the 2026 season just looks to build on that growth.
Pit gates will open Saturday at 1:30 pm while general admission gates will open at 5:00 pm. Racing will start at 6:30 pm. General admission is only $15 for ages 13 and up and FREE for ages 12 and under while all access pit passes are $35 for ages 13 and up and FREE for ages 12 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult for entry into the facility. All ticket sales are cash only at the ticket gate.
For more information visit www.onaspeedway.com.
