Frost Buster kicks off season in Mason City this Sunday


The engines are ready to roar as the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Mason City Motor Speedway hosts its season-opening Frost Buster event this Sunday, April 13.

Race fans and adrenaline junkies alike are in for a thrilling day as the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series takes center stage, featuring an action-packed lineup of USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA Tuners and Outlaw Mini-Mods.

The event marks the official start of the 2025 racing season at the renowned speedway, promising fierce competition and family-friendly excitement.

Gates swing open early, with the pits welcoming crews at 2 p.m. and grandstands opening for spectators at 3. The pit meeting is scheduled for 4, followed by hot laps at 4:15. The green flag drops for racing at 4:30.

Affordable ticket prices ensure everyone can join the fun. Adult general admission is set at $15, with seniors enjoying a discounted rate of $12. Juniors ages 12-18 get in free with a valid high school ID, and kids 11 and under are also free when accompanied by an adult.

For those wanting a closer look at the action, pit passes are available for $35 or $20 for kids ages 6-10. Note that anyone 17 and under must have a signed minor release to enter the pits.

Tickets are available online at masoncitymotorspeedway.com/tickets, making it easy for fans to secure their spot for this can’t-miss opener.

Whether you’re a die-hard racing enthusiast or just looking for a fun Sunday outing, the Frost Buster at Pritchard Family Auto Stores Mason City Motor Speedway is set to deliver high-octane entertainment for all ages.

Don’t miss the chance to see the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series drivers battle it out on the track as they kick off the season in style.

Located in Cerro Gordo County at the North Iowa Fairgrounds, the Pritchard Family Auto Stores Mason City Motor Speedway is a 1/3-mile clay oval located 5.1 miles east of I-35 at exit 194 on SR 122 to 3700 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401.

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The United States Racing Association (USRA) was formed in 2002. Through the support of dozens of marketing partners, the USRA is able to provide track, regional and national points funds and contingency awards that are second to none in grassroots dirt track racing. Thousands of racers compete in the Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series for the best weekly purses and points funds at some of the most elite dirt track facilities in America.

The USRA currently sanctions eight divisions—USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Late Models, USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA Limited Mods, Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks and USRA Tuners—at some of the finest speedways in America.

The 12th Annual Summit USRA Nationals happens Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 at the legendary Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo., featuring USRA Modifieds, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks and USRA Tuners in their Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points finales.

The 6th Annual Summit USRA Southern Nationals returns to the Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, La., from Oct. 16-18, featuring USRA Limited Mods and Sunoco USRA Factory Stocks in their final Summit USRA Weekly Racing Series national points event.


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