Portsmouth Raceway Park reopens with packed crowd amid rain delays

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Portsmouth Raceway Park reopens with packed crowd amid rain delays
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Portsmouth Raceway Park successfully reopened on July 22, 2026, drawing a large crowd for racing after nearly two years. A total of 99 cars participated across five classes, but the main feature events were postponed due to rain. Super late model qualifying saw RJ Conley set the fastest time, while other divisions featured notable performances from Brian Nethers and K.C. Burdette. The track announced double features for July 25 to make up for the postponed races. Ticket holders from the delayed events will be admitted for free during the makeup.

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  • Portsmouth Raceway Park reopens; first event in nearly two years
  • Main feature events postponed due to rain
  • RJ Conley sets fastest time in super late model qualifying
  • Double features scheduled for July 25 to make up postponed races
  • Ticket holders from July 18 admitted for free on July 25
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  • 1:16 AMYahoo SportsPRP return greeted to packed house; Jents to run double features July 25
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The return of racing action to Portsmouth Raceway Park for the first time in nearly two years was a success, as a packed crowd greeted the reopening of the storied three-eighths mile oval Saturday evening with five classes and 99 cars hitting the track for action. While the main part of Saturday's racing — the five main feature events — were ultimately washed out due to a late Saturday night ...

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