Ethanol powered drag races set for this weekend in Kearney

The Nebraska Ethanol Board and Nebraska Corn Board are co-sponsoring racing events this weekend at the Kearney Raceway Park in Kearney, including quarter-mile drag races with cars powered by E85.

As part of this weekend’s events, two Bosselman’s Pump and Pantry locations in Kearney will offer an 85 cent per-gallon discount on E85 and a free 32 oz. soft drink with a minimum 10 gallon purchase of E85. This special deal is good only on Sunday, October 2 from noon to 6 pm at the Pump and Pantry at 4311 N 2nd Avenue, and the Pump and Pantry at 1212 E 56th Street.

Tomorrow's events include Test and Tune, and NHRA Qualifying starting at 10 am, and Super Shootout and ST/SS Combo races beginning at 3pm.

Sunday’s events (Oct. 2) begin at 9 am with Time Trials and NHRA qualifying. Eliminations begin at 1 pm.

Check the Kearney Raceway Park website for entry and admission details.

To view the event flier, click here.