05/11/2026
🚛 Springfield, Missouri — Saturday, May 16, 2026 🚛
🏁 Trucker Appreciation Night at Springfield Raceway 🏁
FREE General Admission for all truck drivers with a Class A CDL!
Brines Towing presents our Annual Trucker Appreciation Night at Springfield Raceway. Brines Towing has the equipment to handle it all — from a rotator to haul an 18-wheeler to a rollback for your little Prius.
A big thank-you to Four State Trucks, Asbell Companies, Petro Truck Stop, TLG Peterbilt, MCH Kenworth of Joplin, All Trailer Service, and Atnip Enterprises for helping bring Trucker Appreciation Night to Springfield Raceway.
🚛 ROLL ON! 🚛
“Truckers are what keep this world moving — hauling freight from state to state with black smoke rolling. Having a night to show appreciation to truckers across the USA with a free night of entertainment, while tying it in with the memory of my dad, is really something special,” stated Springfield Raceway owner Jerry Hoffman.
Jerry’s grandpa and dad were both independent owner-operators, pulling hopper bottoms and buying and selling grain across the country their entire lives. His grandpa drove gas straight trucks years ago, and his first diesel was a red 1956 Diamond T, purchased from Gene Fleming Diamond T in Salina, Kansas.
In 1966, Grandpa headed back to Gene Fleming and bought a brand-new Diamond T — the first model with a fiberglass hood. Jerry’s dad drove that truck for about a year before buying it from his grandpa.
Jerry’s dad’s first truck cost around $24,000 — a brand-new 1974 Peterbilt purchased at Sioux City Peterbilt in Sioux City, Iowa.
Through the years, Jerry’s grandpa and dad owned around 20 different trucks. They were not always new, but one thing was certain: they took great care of their equipment, keeping it clean and well maintained.
Dad always said, “You don’t always need new equipment. This old stuff just needs worked on a little more, but it’ll still get the job done.”
Larry never got rid of his pride and joy. He had stripped his old 1952 Kenworth down to the frame and was putting it back together. He almost had it finished before he passed away on May 30, 2022.
This Saturday, May 16, all classes will have added money in memory of Larry Hoffman, father of Springfield Raceway owner Jerry Hoffman.
❤️ Dad loved trucks. Dad loved racing. ❤️
Special thanks go out to Bryan Martin of Four State Trucks and Roger Bartlett, General Manager of TLG Peterbilt of Joplin.
Bryan Martin said he couldn’t count the number of times Larry came into the store just to look around, and that the world truly lost an old-school trucker.
Roger Bartlett, an old-school Peterbilt store manager, said, “The world lost a good man. I will forever remember Larry, and he will always have a special place in my heart.”
🏁 Race fans will be treated to 6 classes of dirt car racing on the ¼-mile clay oval! 👀🔥
🏆 Classes Racing 🏆
THOMPSON EQUIPMENT
MW Modzs B — $305 to win
INDIGO SKY CASINO
MW Modzs — $305 to win
WHEELER METALS
Legends — $305 to win
GUFFEY SERVICES HEATING & AIR
FWD — $305 to win
ALL TRAILER SERVICES
B Mod — $605 to win
HAYDEN MACHINERY
MW Modzs B Class — $305 to win
PEPSI
Full Body — $305 to win
ALL METAL RECYCLING
Bomber — $305 to win
📺 Can’t attend in person?
Watch live from home at:
https://springfieldraceway.tv/
🏷️ Admission — May 16, 2026
Adults: $20
Seniors/Military: $18
Kids 6 through high school: $3
Kids 5 & under: Free
Truck drivers with a Class A CDL: Free General Admission
⏰ Times
Pits Open: 4:00 PM
Grandstands Open: 5:30 PM
Driver Meeting: 6:00 PM
Driver Cutoff: 6:10 PM
Hot Laps: 6:30 PM
Racing: 7:00 PM-ish
🎂 Celebrate Your Birthday at Springfield Raceway!
If your birthday falls during race week, you receive FREE General Admission. Come celebrate with us! Group discounts are available.
📍 Physical Address
Springfield Raceway
2110 N Farm Road 123
Springfield, MO 65802
🔄 Driving Directions
Take I-44 to Exit 75, then go south to Kearney Highway. Go 1 mile west to Westgate Avenue, then 0.3 miles south.
🏁 C U AT THE RACES!
🚛 ROLL ON! 🚛
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About Brines Towing
The Brines name has been part of the Southwest Missouri region since the 1960s. We pride ourselves on our long-standing reputation for professional, efficient, and friendly service. Brines Towing is here to serve our community and help families in their time of need.
Our Quality Promise
With the latest trucks and equipment, our fleet is capable of towing everything from motorcycles to semi-trucks. Your safety and the safety of your vehicle are always our top priority, and we take every precaution.
📞 Call Brines Towing in Strafford, Missouri
From 18-wheelers to a little Honda Prelude, they’ll tow ’em safely back home.
417-833-7725
