Winter is over… and the wait is finally done.
The WABAM Dirt Kings Tour roars back to life at Shawano Speedway for the Spring Thaw—and you know what that means…
New cars New drivers Same hunger to be KINGIt’s the first battle of our 10th season… and everyone is coming in with something to prove.
Race #1 of 2026 The road to 100 begins NOWLet’s go racing! 
Saturday, April 25th
Pits Open at 3pm
Grandstands Open at 4pm
Racing Starts at 6pm
Get ready, race fans… the Spring Thaw at Shawano Speedway is more than just racing — it’s a full night of family fun!
The Spring Thaw will be the 14th race for the WABAM Dirt Kings Late Model Tour at the legendary half mile, Shawano Speedway. 7 different drivers have been crowned King at BMRE Electrick Carts Co Victory Lane, with Nick Anvelink leading the way with 6 victories over the past nine seasons. Troy Springborn has two victories and AJ Diemel, Kyle Raddant, Taylor Scheffler, Mike Mullen and Mitch McGrath have one victory each.
Make sure to stop by the Dirt Kings Tour Fan Zone in the grandstands, where the action goes beyond the track:
Kids 14 & under can join the Dirt Kings Kids Club, proudly sponsored by Fast & Fun Toy and Hobby— with awesome prizes up for grabs at every event they attend!
Check out official Dirt Kings Tour souvenirs & apparelThis is more than a night at the races — it’s where memories get made, heroes get met, and fans become family.
Bring the whole crew and make it a night to remember at Shawano!
Don’t miss it. Be there. Feel it. LIVE IT.
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