Motorsports in the Valley
Last updated: 2026-05-28
The Treasure Valley punches well above its weight in motorsports. Firebird Raceway in Eagle has hosted drag racing — bracket nights, NHRA divisional events, and the long-running Pepsi Nightfire Nationals — for more than half a century, with both the eighth- and quarter-mile strips drawing competitors from across the Pacific Northwest. Meridian Speedway, a paved quarter-mile oval that opened in 1951, runs NASCAR Weekly Series Late Models, Pro Mains, Modifieds, and a full ladder of support classes Saturday nights through the summer. The Owyhee Motorcycle Club outside Boise runs motocross, hare scrambles, and trail rides on a member-built circuit, while Iron Mike Raceway (Sand Hollow) is the regional sand-track destination.
For car culture, the Valley has weekly cars-and-coffee meet-ups around Boise and Meridian most of the year (winter weather permitting), and active clubs for nearly every marque — vintage VW, classic Mustang, Corvette, BMW CCA, Porsche PCA, Cobra/AC, and a strong Idaho region of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) running autocross out of the Ford Idaho Center parking lot. The Treasure Valley Auto Show, Idaho Cup vintage racing events, and a steady calendar of cruise nights round out the year. Karting is centered on a couple of indoor venues; off-road and overland clubs share trails on BLM ground south of the valley.
The links below cover tracks, racing organizations, car and motorcycle clubs, regular meets, performance dealers and shops, and signature annual events. For schedules, ticket availability, and rain/weather updates, always check the track's own page or social media directly.
What you'll find on this page
- Tracks — Firebird Raceway, Meridian Speedway, Owyhee Motorcycle Club, regional dirt and karting circuits.
- Sanctioning bodies — SCCA Idaho region, NHRA division, regional motocross series.
- Marque-specific car clubs and motorcycle clubs.
- Weekly cars-and-coffee, cruise nights, and signature shows.
- Performance shops, dealers, and parts sources for race and street builds.
Tracks & Venues
Firebird Raceway
NHRA drag racing facility in Eagle/Star — over 50 events from late March to mid-October including the Nightfire Nationals, Spring Warm Up Swap Meet, and Ignitor Nitro Opener.
Meridian Speedway
Quarter-mile asphalt oval in downtown Meridian — NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series with Modifieds, Late Models, Sprintcars, Street Stocks, and Mini Stocks every weekend.
Owyhee Motorcycle Club
Historic Boise motorcycle club founded in 1935 — motocross, peewee track, trials riding, and the only motorcycle club nationally listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ford Idaho Center
Nampa arena and outdoor venue hosting Monster Jam, supercross, motocross, monster trucks, and major motorsports events throughout the year.
Expo Idaho
Garden City fairgrounds home of the Western Idaho Fair, Boise Roadster Show, and Snake River Region SCCA autocross events.
Karting & Autocross
Snake River Region SCCA — Autocross
Local Sports Car Club of America region with 200+ members — autocross events at Expo Idaho and Galaxy Event Center, open to drivers of all skill levels.
Wahooz Family Fun Zone — Go-Karts
Idaho's largest entertainment complex in Meridian — three outdoor go-kart tracks including the Slick Track for drifting and a two-level figure-eight.
K1 Speed Boise (Meridian)
Indoor electric go-kart racing in Meridian — two tracks running 365 days a year, leagues, corporate events, and arcade.
Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing
Boise's longest-running indoor kart racing — Franklin Road location with karts reaching nearly 40 mph, adult and kids leagues.
Car Clubs
Treasure Valley Mustang & Ford Club
Idaho's only regional Mustang Club of America–affiliated organization — founded 1983, monthly meets, cruises, and shows for all Ford enthusiasts.
Valley Corvettes Inc
Boise-area Corvette enthusiast club founded in 1990 — events, drives, and the annual Vettes on the Boise show.
Silver Sage Region — Porsche Club of America
Idaho's PCA region — Porsche-focused drives, tours, social events, autocross, and member tech sessions.
United Street Rods of Idaho
Treasure Valley street rod and custom car club — events, cruises, and the annual Street Rod Show.
Treasure Valley Vintage Jeep Club
Pre-Chrysler Jeep enthusiasts club — monthly meetings at Idaho Pizza Company on Overland, trail runs, parades, and overnight camp-outs.
Off-Road & Desert Racing
Idaho Off-Road 4×4 Club
Short-wheelbase 4WD enthusiast club — trail rides, technical wheeling, and Treasure Valley off-road adventures.
Idaho State 4x4 Association
Statewide alliance of 4x4 clubs advocating for off-road access, trail stewardship, and responsible motorized recreation.
DIRT Inc — National Hare & Hound
Treasure Valley off-road motorcycle club running the Rabbit Creek 100 AMA National Hare & Hound — founded in 1975 with their first race held near Murphy.
Treasure Valley Trail Machine Association
Local trail riding advocacy and stewardship for dirt bike and off-road motorcycle access across southwest Idaho.
SIDRA — Southwestern Idaho Desert Racing
Southern Idaho's premiere AMA-sanctioned body for desert racing, grand prix, enduro, and motocross — founded 1977, family-friendly, all ages.
Shows & Event Calendars
Boise Roadster Show
Annual mid-March O'Reilly Auto Parts indoor show at Expo Idaho — hot rods, customs, street machines, classics, motorcycles, and celebrity builder appearances.
Treasure Valley Cars & Coffee
First and third Saturdays of the month, 8–10am, at DeMeyer Furniture in Meridian — classic muscle, sports cars, customs, and free coffee.
Idaho Car Culture
Local hub listing Idaho car clubs, events, and the broader Treasure Valley enthusiast community.
Iron Horse Garage — Idaho Car Show Calendar
Crowd-sourced calendar of car shows, cruise nights, and meets across Idaho and the Treasure Valley.