Skagit River Raceway

Outdoor dirt track racing

Location: 1740 E Whitmarsh Rd, Burlington, WA 98233

Located a stone’s throw from the mighty Skagit River, Skagit River Raceway is home to the club’s three outdoor RC dirt tracks – the Oval, Roval Rally and Off-road. 

The racing season at this venue runs May to September.

Dirt Oval club races are held on scheduled Friday nights. Gates open at 4pm, racing begins at 7pm.

Off-road club racing is held on scheduled Saturdays - refer to the calendar for start times.  Special events at both tracks may include multiple days and differing hours.

What to bring

Pop-up shelter, folding table and chairs, power cords, power strips, transponders, work lights, food and beverages, trash bags for your own trash, bug spray. 

Cell service at this location is fairly reliable. 

Temperatures can vary widely once the sun goes down – the wind does tend to pick up at times.  Its best to dress in layers and prepare for the occasional passing shower.

SPECIAL NOTES:

  • Public parking is in the east and north grassy areas adjacent to the tracks, but not to encroach upon the private residence located to the north. Please respect the privacy of the home’s residents while at the tracks.

  • A sani-can is located at the track.  There is also a permanent restroom located adjacent to the tracks owned by the city parks.  Access is via door code – request from your track director(s) during race events.

  • There are NO trash cans at this venue.  If you bring trash in, you must also haul it out.

  • This venue is close to many food establishments and hotels/shopping/gas.  Food delivery services work well here. 

  • Dry camping is allowed at this venue with pre-authorized approval from the race director(s). Camping allowed for multi-day race events only; fees may apply.

Property details

The Oval track is fenced with access only during racing events or to paid club members with gate code access.  The Off-road track is open to the public and can be run any time during daylight hours.  The entire property is owned by the City of Burlington with leasing rights to the club.

On the property the club has a large Connex building that houses maintenance equipment and secures all power switches.  There is no power available except during racing events. If racing outside of a scheduled event you must come prepared with charged batteries or your own power source for charging on site.  There is a driver’s stand atop the Connex building that is also accessible to paid members with gate code access for practice sessions. From this vantage point both tracks are visible in their entirety. 

Both tracks are lighted for evening racing.  Lights are turned on during scheduled night racing events only.

Offroad Racing

Location: 1740 E Whitmarsh Rd, Burlington, WA 98233

Schedule:

*See Calendar for Race Dates

Gates Open: 8am

Practice: 8-10am

Signups Close: 10am

Racing Starts by 11am

The dirt track is open year round, but the driver’s stand is only open for use on specific days (see the calendar on the front page.)

Dirt Oval Racing

Location: 1740 E Whitmarsh Rd, Burlington, WA 98233

Schedule:

*Friday Nights (see calendar for special events.)

Gates Open: 4:30pm

Practice: 4:30-6:45p

Signups Close: 6:30p

Racing Starts by 7pm

The dirt oval track is only open during specific race days and practice days. Please see the calendar or Facebook group for events.