Track Info

Located just south of the main ticket building, there are 8 electrical hook-ups available to rent for any night of the racing season. It will be $20 per night; please call 1-402-773-5538 option 539 to book your R/V slip today! Ask for Susan

North Side Park ? McCool Junction is a twelve-acre park with baseball & softball diamonds, picnic shelters and tables, large children’s playground, tractor pull track, campground with electrical hookups, bathrooms (No showers), water, R/V dump station and plenty of room to roam around. It is located in the Northeast corner of McCool Junction and can be reached several different ways. There are three entrances into McCool Junction from Highway 81.

TRAVELING NORTHBOUND HIGHWAY 81: You can enter McCool Junction using the Road 3 exit one mile south of McCool Junction. At this exit turn right and make an immediate left turn on to 1st Avenue . Follow 1st Avenue approximately 1.25 miles to K Street and turn right. You will travel 5 blocks on K Street , then turn left on 5th Street . You will travel approximately 160 feet; turn left into the entrance to the park.

Also, enter McCool Junction using the Road 4 exit*, one mile further north on Highway 81. At this exit turn right, travel east ½ mile directly into McCool Junction to 1st Avenue . At this corner turn left on to 1st Avenue . Follow 1st Avenue four blocks to K Street and turn right. You will travel 5 blocks on K Street , then turn left on 5th Street . You will travel approximately 160 feet; turn left into the entrance to the park.

The final entrance is Highway Spur 93F, about ½ mile beyond the exit for Road 4. At this exit turn right, travel ¼ mile directly into McCool Junction, to the first corner, K Street and turn left. You will travel 5 blocks on K Street , then turn left on 5th Street . You will travel approximately 160 feet; turn left into the entrance to the park.

TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND HIGHWAY 81: You can enter McCool Junction using the Highway Spur 93F. At this exit turn left, travel ¼ mile directly into McCool Junction, to the K Street and turn left on K Street . You will travel 5 blocks on K Street , then turn left on 5th Street . You will travel approximately 160 feet; turn left into the entrance to the park.

Also, enter McCool Junction using the Road 4 exit*, 1/2 mile further south on Highway 81. At this exit turn left, travel east ½ mile directly into McCool Junction to 1st Avenue . At this corner turn left on to 1st Avenue . Follow 1st Avenue four blocks to K Street and turn right. You will travel 5 blocks on K Street , then turn left on 5th Street . You will travel approximately 160 feet; turn left into the entrance to the park.

The final entrance is Road 3 exit one mile south of McCool Junction. At this exit turn left and make an immediate left turn on to 1st Avenue . Follow 1st Avenue approximately 1.25 miles to K Street and turn right. You will travel 5 blocks on K Street , then turn left on 5th Street . You will travel approximately 160 feet; turn left into the entrance to the park.

North Side Park has electrical hookups for six R/V’s. Also, tent camping is allowed. There are water hookups; R/V dump station and restrooms close by. We do not have shower facilities. The hookups are located at the west end of the parking lot and playground. The original area (white rock area) has three hookups (on two posts) with 30amp, 125volt power. The secondary area is on the west end of the playground with three hookups available on the light post for the playground. They all have 50amp, 125volt and 20amp, 125volt hookup. We ask that you park to maximize the hookup use. We believe our rates are reasonable. The first 3 days are free and a $10.00 fee per day for the next 14 days. The maximum stay is 17 days. Also, we have a weekly rate of $50.00.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Village Clerk at the McCool Junction Village Officer at 402-724-2525 or Jim Green, Village Maintenance Supt at 402-363-4081

*Note: Road 4 Exit westbound takes you directly to Junction Motor Speedway

Where Can I Purchase Tickets?
You can purchase tickets at the general admission building which is west of the grandstands. Or you can order tickets ahead of time for specials by credit card, when available, by calling 1-402-773-5538 option 539. We do not accept credit cards nor do we have an atm at the track, but there is one accross the highway in downtown McCool Junction.

What time do the races start and end?
All weekly Saturday night racing starts at 7pm and usually ends by 10:30 pm. All specials will have their own designated starting times, especially if they are during the week.

Is Camping available?
Camping is available to the public at all times. Hookups for all sized campers, motorhomes, toters, and semis are available (8 Maximum) To reserve your spot it’s $20 a night. Call 1-402-773-5538 option 539.

What Type Of Food Do You Sell At The Track?
Items available at the Sidewalk Cafe Concessions are: Fairbury Brand hot dogs, brats, 100% Angus Beef hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken strips, french fries, nachos, popcorn, pretzels(plain, salted, cream cheese filled), turkey wraps, Valentino’s pizza(beef/pepperoni), assorted chips and candy, sunflower seeds. Coffee, Hot chocolate, home made smoothies in assorted flavors.

We carry a variety of Pepsi products .

Check out our beer selection just two windows down. They carry Budweiser, Bud-Light, Busch Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Smirnoffs-assorted flavors, Bud Chelada, Bud Light Chelada, Busch N/A and mini cans of tomato juice. No alcoholic beverages may leave the JMS facility.

*Are Coolers Allowed? *
No.

What accommodations do you have for Handicap?
There are spaces in the front rows of the grandstands with cement walkways to every area you need to go. There are handicap accessible bathrooms. If a group of residents would like to park a handicap accessible van closer to the racetrack they may. Please call ahead of time if you wish to drive in. A gate will have to be unlocked for you. 402-773-5538 option 539 If it is race day, call 402-366-3441.

Where Do We Park At The Track?
On the west side of the grandstands, there is an unlimited parking area with parallel gravel roads alongside the paved road.

What Is The Track Seating Options?
There is one main grand stand area for general admission which seats 4000 people. If a suite is desired, we have 4 suites atop the grandstands that have heating/ air conditioning and much more (check out the suite rental tab for more information) There is also grand stand seating in the pits along with a catwalk to stand atop the backstretch.

Should I Bring Anything Specific?
If you are not used to loud sounds, bring ear plugs. Also for nights that may seem to be warm to start out with, the sun goes down and it gets chilly. Always bring sweat shirts, hats, gloves, coats, and blankets for nights that could possibly get colder. WE ALSO SELL SWEATSHIRTS There are no back rests on the seats, so a portable seat cushion may be desired.

What items are not allowed at the Track?
No outside food or drink allowed. No alcoholic beverages may leave the facility after the races have ended. No fire-arms/weapons allowed in the facility.