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Langley Speedway gears up for opening weekend

Posted at 5:00 AM, Mar 28, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-03 09:57:46-04

HAMPTON, Va. - Langley Speedway is ready to reopen this weekend after a 15 month closure.

April 1st weekend will see six different races as the track welcomes racing back to Hampton.

The track closed at the end of the 2015 racing season after disagreements over property ownership.

One of the oldest tracks in the country, Langley Speedway had been open for 65 years.

Gates open at 2 p.m. on Saturday with the Mason Brown Band and The Shiners performing in the fan zone at 5 p.m.

Races start at 7 p.m. with pre-race ceremonies starting at 6:30 p.m.

Here's the opening weekend race schedule:

  • Late Model 100
  • Super Street 40
  • Super Truck 25
  • Legends 25
  • Bandolero 15

Races run Saturday night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, military and seniors are $10, kids 6-12 are $7 and a family 4-pack is $30.

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