About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated in Gibson County along the bustling automotive corridor of Southern Indiana, the car park at Tri-State Speedway serves the premier quarter-mile high-banked dirt oval known widely across American motorsports as "The Class Track." Located at 10149 US-41 in Haubstadt, Indiana, the facility features an expansive, open-air rural surface lot surfaced with a combination of packed gravel, level grass, and designated paved access aprons. Because the parking grounds are open-air with no overhead decks or structures, there are no vertical clearance limits. The vast footprint effortlessly accommodates standard sedans, large heavy-duty pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, trailers, campers, and recreational vehicles (RVs) heading in for weekend racing action.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

The speedway parking grounds sit directly in front of the main entrance gates, placing race fans mere footsteps from the grandstands, pit areas, and souvenir concourses. Positioned 3 miles north of the Interstate 64 interchange and approximately 15 miles north of Evansville, the parking facility also offers prime convenience for exploring Gibson and Vanderburgh County attractions:

Tri-State Speedway Track & Grandstands: Directly on-site (1 to 3 minutes on foot), providing immediate access to USAC National Sprint Car races, World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, and Midwest Thunder 410 Sprint competitions.
The Historic Log Inn: Situated less than 3 miles southwest in Haubstadt, this historic 1825 landmark is recognized as Indiana's oldest operating restaurant and a former dining stop for Abraham Lincoln, world-famous for family-style fried chicken dinners.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI) Visitors Center: Located approximately 6 miles north on US-41 in Princeton, offering tours and automotive history exhibits.
Haubstadt Town Center: Just 5 minutes (approx. 2.5 miles) away, featuring classic local dining spots like Haub Steak House and local country bakeries.
Metro Evansville Attractions: A straight 15- to 20-minute drive south leads directly to the Ford Center arena, Bally's Evansville Casino along the Ohio River, and the Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Vehicular access is straightforward and highly accessible via US Highway 41, a major multi-lane divided north-south artery. Drivers traveling east or west across Indiana, Illinois, or Kentucky can take Interstate 64 to Exit 25 and proceed north along US-41 for approximately 3 miles to reach the speedway entrance. Ingress gates are clearly signposted along the highway right-of-way, with dedicated turn lanes that keep traffic flowing smoothly off the high-speed roadway. During marquee events such as the Haubstadt Hustler, Memorial Day Weekend classics, and USAC Indiana Sprint Week, on-site parking attendants and local county sheriff deputies manage vehicular flow at the US-41 intersection to expedite post-race egress. Public fixed-route transit does not service this rural corridor, making personal vehicles, carpools, and pre-arranged rideshare drop-offs the standard method of arrival.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Expansive Open-Air Surface Grounds: Roomy vehicle spacing on durable turf and gravel lanes capable of handling peak event capacities.
Free Spectator Parking: Complimentary general admission parking during regular race events, offering exceptional value for families and motorsports fans.
Dedicated RV & Camper Parking: Free primitive dry camping and RV parking along designated fence rows (rules permit arrival up to 48 hours prior to sanctioned race meets).
Zero Clearance Restrictions: Wide-open headroom accommodating lifted trucks, roof gear boxes, high-top vans, and motorhomes.
ADA & Accessible Parking: Reserved spaces positioned close to the main spectator ticket booths and grandstand entry ramps for guests with limited mobility.
Event Day Traffic Coordination: Local law enforcement and track safety staff actively direct vehicles during high-volume ingress and egress.

Ideal For

Dirt Track Racing & Motorsports Enthusiasts: Visitors attending USAC, World of Outlaws, and regional mini-sprint spectacles who demand close, walk-up access to the gates.
RV Campers & Weekend Travelers: Race fans taking advantage of designated weekend dry-camping grounds to stay on-site throughout multi-day racing festivals.
Large Vehicle & Tailgate Drivers: Owners of dually trucks, lifted 4x4s, and extended SUVs looking for open lot layouts without the tight turns or low clearances of city garages.
Regional Road-Trippers: Visitors touring Southern Indiana historical sites, Evansville metro entertainment, and local Gibson County attractions.

Visitor & Driver Tips

For high-profile national racing events such as the World of Outlaws or USAC Sprint Week, arrive between 60 and 90 minutes before warm-ups and heat races begin. While general spectator parking is free, specialty trackside parking passes and pit passes require separate admission purchases, and on-site grandstand ticket booths operate as cash-only on race nights (with on-site ATMs available). If wet weather precedes an event, proceed with extra caution through grassy parking channels and stick to gravel travel lanes to maintain solid tire traction. Campers should observe posted grounds regulations, backing up cleanly to designated perimeter fence lines and ensuring all personal belongings remain secured within vehicles when away from camp.