I'm only commenting on how they turned this speedway into a pop up drive in, and I must say…read more... they did a fantastic job! There are a couple of dirt tracks for go kart racing and a really large field for other activities. Entrance into the speedway is a long dirt road to a small ticket booth. The set up for the pop up drive in was arranged really well and organized with the folks directing cars to spots based on if people wanted to back in or pull up to park. Leaving after the movie was a little crazy. There are porta potties and a little shack to buy food. We didn't buy any food as we brought our stash of pizza, Publix fried chicken and subs, and fries LOL. We watched Jaws... and yes it was my first time actually seeing it. What better way to see a classic for the very first time?!? If Callahan Speedway does another pop up drive in, id definitely come again, even though it's an hour drive for me. Well worth it!

This track is horrible . It is poorly ran and extremely unorganized. The owners only care about how…read moremuch money they can pull in . They do not care about the racers . Always drama each time I have been there. Worst track ever.

Went here for the first time to see the vintage motocross races. Loved it!. Wish I lived closer to…read morethis track.

From the owner: Waldo Motorsports opened over 20 years ago to novice and pro riders alike. With new ownership the…read moreend of 2021 there have been a lot of positive changes, with a lot more to come. We offer the original Waldo MX track (with upgrades and changes), a brand new Super-Cross track, Pit bike track, flat track, and a track through the woods for the FTR riders. Please come by to ride and/or watch the riders. I promise you it is a lot of fun!

We arrived at 8:30 a.m. on a Friday, and the track was already abuzz with movement. The skies were…read moreclear, and the sun was shining, but it was only 58°. I recall my uncle mentioning that if it's hot, the car will run slower. We could smell the food the vendors prepared for the day's crowd. Suddenly, the roar of the engines came to life, and the wife heard the announcer say, "Welcome to the Gaternationals; it is a gorgeous day for racing." The drag racers rolled to the staging lanes with their dragsters doing burnouts. They carefully pulled into the pre-stage beams. Finally, there was the first yellow, the second yellow, and the third yellow, and then it was full throttle down the track. We watched reigning Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown produce a 3.685-seconds at 334.24 mph run in his 11K horsepower Matco Tools dragster. Also, Jack Beckman took the top qualifier in a Funny Car with 3.832 seconds at 334.65 mph in his 11K horsepower PEAK Chevy Camaro SS. Most importantly, every ticket is a pit pass for those who have never been to an NRHA event, meaning you can watch the crews prepare and adjust their dragsters. I noticed that we were lucky to sit in the stands without being surrounded by cigarette smokers. We've had a problem with several venues in the past overlooking smokers. The restrooms were well-maintained, the food vendors were ample, and currently, the venue allowed coolers at a max of 14" x 14" x 14". We took our seat cushions, but they can't be bigger than 18" x 10". However, alcohol, dope, and glass containers were not allowed. While we were there enjoying the event, I looked back at 2024 as a very challenging year since I lost my uncle to cancer, and being at an NHRA keeps his memory fresh for us.

My husband and I are from the Midwest and have traveled to nine NHRA tracks across the country…read more Unfortunately, the experience at Gainesville Raceway was the most disappointing of all the events we have attended. From the two hours it took to get into the track to the poor organization around the grandstands, the overall experience was extremely frustrating. While the email notifying attendees that traffic would be heavy was appreciated, it would have been much more helpful to give specific guidance--such as recommending that fans leave two hours before the time they hoped to arrive. There were also challenges with grandstand access. Each time fans went up the steps to their seats, they were required to show their tickets. At the B/C steps, for example, a staff member would not allow a teenager to return to his seat to rejoin his parents and instead made him step aside and call them. A simple hand-stamp system would have made re-entry far easier and avoided these situations. Additionally, during the Sunday finals a storm moved in that was clearly visible on radar. Despite the approaching weather, there was no announcement advising fans to leave the grandstands. Crowds were left sitting through a heavy downpour with significant lightning. From a safety standpoint--especially with so many people in the stands--this felt like very poor planning. NHRA events are always a great time, and we have had wonderful experiences at many other tracks across the country. Unfortunately, this particular venue did not live up to those standards, and based on our experience, we would recommend attending an NHRA event at a different track.