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On Tuesday Night, the Hancock County Speedway hosted the Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour during the Hancock County District Fair. All time series leader Richie Gustin continues his strangle hold on the 2019 tour by grabbing his 11th career Tour Win and his third win in as many races this season. Seventy-five cars checked in for the Tuesday Night Race including Thirty-One Arnold Motor Supply Dirt Knights Tour IMCA Modifieds, 16 House Motorsports IMCA Sport Mods, 13 Quick Performance IMCA...more

Hancock County Speedway received a little rain Thursday, just enough to help water the track for the Annual Stock Car Shootout during the Hancock County District Fair Friday Night Races. Friday Night was the Hobo 100 sponsored by McNeese Tire & Automotive, Communications 1 Network and Edwards Manufacturing Company. One Hundred Twenty Four cars checked in for the Hobo 100 races including 48 Quick Performance IMCA Stock Cars. Twenty-Four IMCA Modifieds, 28 House Motorsports IMCA Sport Mods, 19...more

Thursday Night at the Hancock County Speedway was the 25th Annual Night of 1,000 Stars sponsored by IMT Transport. Night of 1,000 Stars was created in 1995 and originally scheduled to run at the Boone Speedway before mother nature forced it to be moved to Britt. After moved to Britt, the USMTS was scheduled to have a race down at the Hamilton County Speedway on the same nights but fell victim so drivers made the trip to Home of the Hobo Convention and the Hancock County Speedway was on the...more

n 2013 a second night was added to Nights of Stars weekend at the Hancock County Speedway known as the Night of 10,000 Stars. This years Night of 10,000 Stars was sponsored by Corteva Agriscience, Asmus Farm Supply and Pioneer Seeds with the IMCA Modified feature winner guaranteed to pocket $7,000, there was also 3 $1,000 bonuses: Halfway Leader, Perfect Attendance in 2019 at Hancock County Speedway & 2019 Night of 1,000 Stars Winner. One Hundred Thirty Eight Cars signed in for Night two of...more

Great news! We have a pending 2021 schedule of events out for the upcoming season. We are excited for another fun year at the speedway with some great improvements to come! Stay tuned! http://www.hancockcountyspeedway.com/schedule/

This season will be headlined by The Midwest Championship Enduro 200, The Sport Mod Nationals, The John Landheer Dirt Crown Memorial, and a Fair Race. Along with the most anticipated events every year, The Night of 1,000 Stars and The Night of 10,000 Stars. We will also have weekly Friday night racing throughout the entire summer! All IMCA Nights will pay a MINIMUM of $600 to win IMCA Modifieds $500 to win IMCA Stock Cars $400 to win IMCA Sport Mods $400 to win IMCA Hobby Stocks $200 to win...more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hancock County Speedway Welcomes New Manager, Marking an Exciting Era in Dirt Track Racing [Britt, Iowa, 2/9/2024] – Hancock County Speedway, one of the premier dirt racetracks with historic ties to America’s greatest racers past and present, is thrilled to announce the appointment of a new manager, heralding a fresh chapter in the venue's storied history. Effective 2/7/2024, Darin Toot will assume the role of track manager, bringing a wealth of experience and a passion...more

Hancock County Speedway Unveils 2024 Sanctioning Body and Classes Britt, Iowa - Hancock County Speedway, one of the Midwest's premier dirt track racing facilities, is proud to announce that it will be sanctioned by the International Motor Contest Association (IMCA), a renowned governing body in grassroots dirt track racing. IMCA's commitment to fair competition and driver safety aligns perfectly with Hancock County Speedway's dedication to providing a top-notch racing experience for drivers...more

Cordes, Mackenthun, Fett, Nielsen & Schluetter Score Opening Wins at Britt! Chad's "May the Fourth Be With You" Racing Recap – by: Chad Meyer The Hancock County Speedway in Britt, IA, and new track manager Darin Toot lifted the lid on the 2024 racing season Friday night. After a soggy start to the week, sunny skies greeted drivers and fans on Britt’s Main Street for “Race Day on Main”, with the race night sponsored by Mr. K’s Bar and Grill. Off season efforts to improve the racing surface at...more

(Photo by TeeJay Crawford) Inside Line Promotions – BRITT, Iowa (Aug. 2, 2016) – Brandon Hanks had a solid showing during his National Sprint League debut last Sunday at Hancock County Speedway. Hanks, who was making only his second career start with a 410ci engine, timed in 18th quickest during qualifying before he advanced from sixth to fifth place in a heat race. That lined him up on the inside of the eighth row for the main event. “We started out off a little bit,” he said. “We didn’t have...more