Meridian Speedway

Fantastic family fun! Having a local track in the middle of town is amazing. There is plenty of parking in the surrounding business as well as a designated parking lot. The seating is first come first served and it's typical aluminum bench seating with no backing. The entry process was simple and organized. We arrived at 6:15pm with the races starting at 6:30, grabbed a seat and the races began. I had my daughter and 4 yr old grandson and they loved it. It wasn't so loud that we needed ear protection. The prelim races were short and very entertaining. They had a class where people created basic cars to compete, like a minivan, sedans, etc they were painted crazy but the driving was terrific and chaotic. Plenty of crashes and spin outs for excitement. The food was your basic stadium food and the prices weren't horrible. The alcohol, in my opinion, was cheap $7 for a 24oz beer. This is great entertainment for a very good price. I highly recommend a family outing.

Really fun place to go with my family. Parking wasn't too bad and prices for food were pretty normal for the type of venue. Finding seats was no problem and we could see the racetrack from anywhere.

We always love coming here to enjoy the races and activities. Ticket pricing is super reasonable and we typically dont have trouble finding seats. I do think that the food selection is not very great and is pretty expensive for what it is, but they do also have food trucks on site as well.

Awesome entertainment for a whole family. Very enjoyable atmosphere.

Fun fun fun!!! Great place for your family,babies not included. Too loud. They serve beer and wine.. no cocktail.

Anyone giving Meridian Speedway less than 5 stars is crazy!! Best short track asphalt racing in a 4 state area. I've been coming here since the 80s with my Granddad and now I take my family. Great fun! They have a family section with no drinking or smoking, so great for the whole family. I drive from Utah now, that's how much we enjoy it.

I've been to Meridian Speedway about 20 ish times and have always had a blast. It's a small venue but that also keeps you close to the action. They sell food, drinks and alcohol beverages with some merchandise. It's great for a date night or a family night out. 100% recommend it:-)

Really fun watching the variety of races. 4 or 5 different race car categories, a few races for each category plus qualifying rounds. They also have a youth racing category (the youngest were 11-14 year olds).Go early for good seating on the top row, bring a blanket to drape on the back to block the sun. Everything is open to the elements, but on a hot summer night is it’s perfect. Great entertainment, the food was good. Burgers, fried pickles, nachos, chili cheese fries, hand dipped ice cream bars, taco truck, tamales, mexican street corn, fruit and Tajin. Be sure to bring hearing protection if you’re sensitive to loud sounds and especially for small children. The race track is really great about keeping the family zone alcohol and smoking free. Big section for those that want to enjoy those activities. Security was kind and professional to everyone who I saw was asked to move to the other section where alcohol and smoking was allowed. There is also an after party so to speak for fans and spectators to go meet and talk with the racers. We didn’t stay for that but a lot of people did. Races are all summer until Labor Day I believe. We also have a lot of fun every time we come to one.

What a fun and thrilling experience. This was my first time here and I had so much fun watching the races. I enjoyed the indoor bar and loves the different seating options. I felt very safe with law-enforcement there and look forward to attending more events.

When it comes to family-friendly locations, there's just something special about the Meridian Speedway. The excitement of the races, kids having fun in the bleachers, the cheap food (and sometimes free 16 oz beers for adults), and having the opportunity to meet the racers after the event....it's just good, clean fun. We arrived at 6:30, which was 15 minutes before the event began, and there was plenty of free parking, no line to get past security, and plenty of bleacher seating. Guests of all ages were having fun and I think it's awesome that there were even some designated areas where there's no drinking and smoking allowed in the family bleacher section. All staff members were incredibly nice, the announcers kept the jokes, trivia and giveaways going throughout the event, and the races themselves were exciting. We attended a race Halloween weekend, so they had the racers run over pumpkins, side over water, and even go backwards at one point. There were a few crashes which the kids loved (everyone was safe), and it was a great mix of both teenage girls, boys and adults racing so the little girls had some awesome female racers to look up to. Overall, the price is hard to beat and there's hours of fun to be had. If you're looking to enjoy a night out on the town, this place is worth a visit!

What a show... rock on... trophy dashes down... heats and mains to come... rock on!!!

What a unexpected fun evening. We went to the Smash o Rama event with our friends and teenage boys. We all had a blast and lots of laughs. Ticket prices are so reasonable. Hot dogs were inexpensive and good. The only negative is that it was crowded because it was a sold out event. Even with the crowded event we will definitely be back.

Such a great time for the whole family! Come early, grab some grub and beers and find a great seat. If you're lucky it's a night when they give rides around the track.. lots of fun big huge line so be prepared. I think it's $11/adult and under 6 is free, can't beat the price to fun ratio here guys!

We went to the firecracker event on the 4th of July. Good ticket price! The only thing I would say is, if you as a company don't like how people park then have someone direct the guests (no it wasn't us). Also can you find people who are a little less mop head personality to run your concession. One last thing, I realize that your company wants to make money, so no outside food or drinks, but water? Come on now!!!! It was 100 degrees! We will be back.

Such a horrible experience. Tried taking my family to the "eve of distraction". We purchased our tickets online and the email clearly says to present the barcode and the email to be scanned at the gate on your mobile device for entrance. We got to the gate after a 40 minute drive there and a 15 minute walk to the gate followed by 15 minute wait in line. We were told to go home and print them off because they dont have a scanner. Security was very rude and horrible. Lots of in happy customers. Shame on meridian speed way for ruining our evening and stealing our money!

Meridian speedway. It's actually kind of fun! We try to go to a few races every year. We get a kick out of the high school kids that race. And it's even more fun watching the parents of the high school kids. Tonight's races were dominated by the girl drivers which we all thought was pretty cool. They have some silly heat races that the kids really seem to enjoy. And can't lie I think they are pretty entertaining as well. All and all its a good time to be had by everyone. I will say it's a little redneck to drink beer out of a Tupperware pail...... But what the heck. :)

Beer, hotdogs, lots of excited fans, and loud race cars! Yeaaah! We had a great time. Buying a ticket to get in was quick. They were very polite and professional. This prevented any sort of line from forming. The parking could have been better. Their doesn't seem to be any specifically designated for the Speedway. Folks were parking in the local business parking lots. Fortunately I had a tip to park at the Meridian bowling alley. I did learn that next time I should bring hearing protection like ear plugs!

Early on a warm Saturday afternoon I traveled with a dear friend and her sons out to Meridian Speedway. Her eldest son was slated to take to the track for his first race that evening, and I wanted to be part of the cheering section. Because the young man had to be out there early to report to the pits and get ready for some warm ups, I found myself walking into the venue almost by myself- and I'm glad for it. From the road you don't see much at all. The backs of the grandstands and the gates.. but inside.. oh inside.. it's beautiful! The emerald green infield surrounded by the banked oval track, the bright signage of sponsors on the walls. The skies were blue when I visited, and seeing the flags ripple in the sky I could FEEL the vibe of races past, and the excitement of the events to come. My friend Nancy and me started by reserving some seating (blankets on the benches) for friends and family. We were on the west end, near the handicapped seating platform- right next to the restrooms and not far from concessions. This was military appreciation night, and I was so proud of the way the folks at Meridian Speedway honored our military. The color guard, a parade of military vehicles and an amazing rendition of the Star Spangled banner by two active servicemen on electric guitar. The restroom facilities were clean, what items I enjoyed from the concession area were tasty. Meridian speedway is famous (or so I'm told) for their fried pickle spears. I didn't try them but my friend did, and found them a bit disappointing. I didn't particularly appreciate all the people smoking by the restrooms, but what do you do? I will tell you, if you go.. dress for the weather. I neglected to use enough sunscreen and got a bit crispy.. and when the sun dips below the horizon it goes from hot to BRRR in about 2 seconds flat. But when the lights are on on the track, and you feel the thrill of all that horsepower going around that track. it's easy to forget about such things as sunscreen! I'm not a big racing fan, but I do enjoy the excitement- as well as the chance to support the guys at Hull Motorsports! 00 Larry (Bo), 13 Jonathan and 14 William.. you guys rock!

Joshua, I think the Meridian Speedway is a magnet for San Diegans. I, a native Dagoian, was invite to an afternoon at the Speedway by my good friend Andy. By "speedway" the Meridianese mean "1/4 mile high school track." Custom builts race at a neck-breaking 70 miles per hour. OK, now to the good part. They have BEER in a PLASTIC BUCKET with a HOLE cut out of the LID In the heart of Uh-murrica/God's Country--where, in 2007, they still sell freedom fries at the concession stand-- the singer dude forgot the words to the National Anthem. I won a shirt with WWRBD (What would Ricky Bobby Do) and "Shake n Bake" printed on the back. This one lady had three faces tattooed on her thigh. The End *passout*

Great Family entertainment. Going to give the coffee crew an A for effort and an A++ for friendliness.

First off, I would like to apologize to all 15 of my Yelp friends for my extreme level of inactivity as of late..... no excuses here, but I do have a lot to write about since my last post. So I will start with this place..... Meridian Speedway ----- conveniently located in Meridian, Idaho. Now, you are probably asking yourself, "What the fuck were you doing in Meridian, Idaho, you idiot??" I know. I know. A foolish place to be, especially for a liberal from San Diego. Long story short... my sister and her husband moved there for various reasons, so I went to visit. I went there in May, but it has taken a lot of emotional breakthroughs for me to accept the fact that I now have family ties in a place known as Idaho. I think their license plates say "Great Potatoes" or some shit like that. "Oh really, you guys have killer potatoes....???" Snore. Now, your second question is probably something along the lines of, "Why the fuck did you go to a goddamm 'speedway' in goddamm Meridian in goddamm Idaho????" Well, the speedway was hosting MMA cage fighting and the cover was only $10, and hey, I was in Idaho... it was either that or attempt to drink an 18 pack of Natural Ice with the rest of the locals and argue with each other over who had the coolest Iron Cross or Skull and Crossbones tattoo. So the night moved on at the speedway, and the country music was a wailin' and the fighters were a fightin' and the crowd was a hootin'. The third fight was about to start, and a local favorite was walking down the aisle to his corner and he was wearing a cowboy hat and a shirt that said "I HATE HIPPIES" on it. The crowd LOVED this. "Yeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhh, I fuckin' hate hippies toooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" These were the sentiments of the members in the crowd behind me, to the side of me, and in front of me. Now, I am not a huge fan of hippies or anything, but needless to say, I was a bit uncomfortable. So I decided to go grab myself a beer to ease the tension that was building up in the crowd. At the snack bar you can feel free to treat yourself to a bucket of beer (on tap, basically a pitcher's worth) along with a side of Freedom Fries. And if you are really feeling up to it, get yourself some Chili Freedom Fries, or even some Nacho Cheese Freedom Fries. "What the fuck?" I ask myself. "People still sell those things???" Well, apparently Freedom Fries are here to stay at the Speedway. So go ahead and get em' while they're hot. Meridian Speedway gets an instant star for allowing onlookers to witness full contact carnage for only $10. This place truly appreciates violence. And another star for proudly promoting irresponsible amounts of drinking for only $6 (the plastic bucket of beer). Oh and beware, knives are not allowed inside, but American made hand guns are supported and welcomed. Only American made though.

Well I don't even know where to start. I got a pair of tickets free from my neighbor. Thanks Larry. I'm not a race fan but the redneck watching was endless. This speedway needs it's own "People of Meridian Speedway" website. It truly was a show. These people think they are the next Dale Jr. The main race only had 3 cars. The wing something cars. It was boring. The food was ok but what the hell do you expect in Meridian ID.

I have always wanted to drive a racecar and this past weekend, my dream came true!! For our anniversary, my husband got me a Rusty Wallace Racing Experience package for the Meridian Speedway and it was awesome!! The instruction was very clear and was easy to follow and the thrill of actually getting into the firesuit, putting on the helmet, and sliding inside the car was awesome!! Everyone was very nice and made me feel at home. The only reason that I didn't rate my experience as a 5 was because there was someone on the track with me who didn't listen to instruction very well so I felt like a good part of my time on the track was getting out of his way and not focusing on the car and how fast I could take it!