Xedar Rapids Night Meets returns Saturday, July 18, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Marion Airport, 1458 Marion Airport Rd in Marion, Iowa. Staging starts at 5 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m.
The event features live music, a beer garden, food trucks, and airstrip runs. The runway runs are radar-timed quarter-mile pulls with cash prizes for the fastest Domestic, Bike, and Import. Racer spots open June 8 at 8 p.m., with 100 spots available and an early bird rate of $50 for the first 24 hours.
Entry is $10 per car for the event. Spectators are welcome. Grass parking is $10 per car plus $5 per person, with kids 12 and under free. Free street parking is also available, with the $5 walk-in fee still applying. VIP packages include early entry, reserved parking, and professional photos. Email [email protected] for questions or vendor inquiries.
Rules include no burnouts, excessive revving, or reckless driving. Drivers must use appropriate safety gear, and licensed and insured vehicles are required. Racers must sign a waiver.