Eddyville Raceway Park, a staple of Midwest drag racing since 1965, has officially been listed for sale by current ownership, ending nearly two decades of continuous operation under the direction of Gerald Kramer and Scott Gardner.
Located roughly an hour southeast of Des Moines, the 1/8-mile facility has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with nearly $250,000 invested in upgrades including new paving, concrete safety walls, Musco lighting, an Accutime timing system, and maintenance equipment.
Originally sanctioned under the American Hot Rod Association (AHRA), Eddyville gained a reputation for strong sportsman participation and marquee appearances from professional drivers such as Don Prudhomme, Don Garlits, Ron Capps, and Tommy Johnson Jr. Businessman Carl Moyer purchased the track in 1993 and spearheaded substantial modernization efforts.
In 2006, Moyer sold the facility to Kramer and Gardner, who brought the track into sanctioning partnerships with the NHRA, IHRA, and eventually the WDRA. The track’s signature event, “The Night of Fire,” remains a major draw, routinely attracting thousands of fans annually.
Gardner sold most of his interest to Kramer in 2014, with Kramer continuing as the sole operator. Eddyville’s event calendar includes the World Fuel Altered Nationals and races in the Funny Car Chaos series, helping maintain a strong sportsman following and financial stability through diverse programming and long-standing marketing partnerships.
“I have spent most of my life in racing and race track ownership and operations,” Kramer said. “I’m now at the age where I want to slow down a bit. We have a strong financial foundation and business operational structure and tremendous support from many marketing partners.”
Founded in 1965, Eddyville Raceway Park is regarded as one of the premier 1/8-mile drag racing venues in the United States. Serious inquiries may request a prospectus by contacting Scott Gardner at sgardner5472@gmail.com.
