08/26/2026
🏁 BEAST OF THE EAST – WEEKEND SCHEDULE 🏁
The Beast of the East is almost here! Here’s everything you need to know for the weekend at Red River RC.
🔥 FRIDAY – PRACTICE & PIT PARTY
12:00 PM – Track opens for practice
Practice will continue throughout the afternoon.
Friday Evening Registration – Richard Metz will be available Friday evening for anyone who would like to get registered and paid up early before Saturday morning.
🎯 7:00 PM – RACING GAMES & GIVEAWAYS
We’ll have several fun RC racing games and competitions with gift cards and prizes up for grabs!
🎸🔥 8:00–10:00 PM – LIVE MUSIC & BONFIRE
Our friend Brad Alford will be playing live from 8:00 to 10:00 PM, and we’ll have the bonfire going at the same time. Come hang out, listen to some music and enjoy Friday night at the track!
🏎️ FRIDAY NIGHT PRACTICE
* Nitro practice ends at 10:00 PM
* ⚡ Electric practice continues until 12:00 AM
Camping areas will be marked and available for those staying with us for the weekend.
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🏆 SATURDAY – RACE DAY
🌅 Daylight – Track opens for practice
9:45 AM – Practice closes for final track prep
10:00 AM – Drivers Meeting
🏁 Qualifier #1
🏁 Qualifier #2
🏆 Mains to follow
Track maintenance will be performed as needed throughout the program.
🌮 FOOD TRUCK / CONCESSIONS
Concessions will be available Saturday from the food truck! If you don’t want to leave the track to grab something to eat, stick around and try some wonderful food while you enjoy the racing.
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🎓 SUNDAY – DRIVERS CLINIC
9:00 AM – Drivers Clinic begins for everyone who signed up.
A great opportunity to learn, ask questions and improve your racing!
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🚙 PARKING, PITS & CAMPING
We will have designated areas clearly marked for parking and campers.
If you are pitting near the driver stand, you will be able to unload your equipment at the gate, but your vehicle must then be moved to the designated parking area.
Please help us keep the area around the driver stand clear and safe throughout the weekend.
❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
A HUGE thank you to Powell County Tourism, Stanton Tourism, Ace Hardware and the Powell County Lions Club for helping make Beast of the East possible!
And a special thank you to the Powell County Lions Club for hosting us for the weekend!
🔥🏁 BEAST OF THE EAST – LET’S GO! 🏁🔥