# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 ProTek R/C Midwest Nitro Challenge - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: **2026 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge** St. Louis Dirt Burners is proud to announce the 2026 ProTek RC Midwest Nitro Challenge, taking place September 11–13, 2026! Get ready for one of the gnarliest and most competitive outdoor nitro racing events in the Midwest. We’re thrilled to welcome back ProTek RC as our title sponsor for 2026 and excited to announce that world-famous announcer Mike Garrison will serve as our Race Director for the event. Now celebrating our 25th anniversary of the Midwest Nitro Challenge, this legendary race continues to bring together top-level competition, unforgettable racing, and an unmatched atmosphere. Come test your skills against the best—or kick back and enjoy great racing, good times, and hanging out with friends. Event Details 📅 • Location: St. Louis Dirt Burners • Address: 2330 Marshall Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122 Schedule 🗓 Friday, September 11th • Check-in and open practice: 10 AM-9 PM. Saturday, September 12th • Registration Closes: 9 AM • Driver’s Meeting: 9 AM • Qualifying Starts (2 Rounds, 7.5 Minutes Each): 10 AM • Raffle Drawings Sunday, September 13th • Mains Start: 10 AM • Raffle Drawings Event Info 🎯 • Racing classes for all ages and skill levels! • Awesome race commentating by the world famous Mike Garrison! • Fresh in-house MX-style track build. • Awards for the top 5 finishers in each class by BOOM Graphics. • Door prizes and Raffle drawing for prizes from ProTek RC, Cayote, Hitec, Mayako and more. • FREE Event T-shirt with paid entry. • Food concessions will be available to purchase at the track. • 30 Minute Expert 1/8 Nitro Buggy A-main, 20 Minute Sportsman/40+/Open Nitro A-mains. • Single 8 minute electric A-mains. • Plenty of track time is offered for all racers. • RV and trailer parking are both available; camping is permitted. No RV or trailer hook ups are available. • Affordable hotels and entry fees. Event Links 💻 • Pre-registration to be available online (May 2026) at: https://rcsignup.com/events/displayEvent.cfm?ID=16401 • Live results and scoring on: www.StLouisDirtBurners.LiveRC.com • Event page posted online at: https://www.dirtburners.org/2026-protek-rc-midwest-nitro-challenge-announcement/ Follow our Facebook page for updates, and we’ll see you at the track! Stay tuned for more announcements on the St. Louis Dirt Burners page. #MidwestNitroChallenge #StLouisDirtBurners #ProTekRC #AMainHobbies #Cayote #Hitec #Mayako #BOOMGraphics #LookFastGoFast - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valley-park/2026-protek-r-c-midwest-nitro-challenge/200029878527656 - **Event Categories**: contests, sports, workshops, entertainment, meetups, art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, virtual, camping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 89 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Valley Park - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: St. Louis Dirt Burners - **lat**: 38.556511832065 - **long**: -90.453428454972 - **full address**: St. Louis Dirt Burners, 2330 Marshall Rd,Kirkwood, Missouri, Valley Park, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 ProTek R/C Midwest Nitro Challenge - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/db68e180b356044e7e249c9933924279180b7d4dcb96f3a51fa20bec2429f388-rimg-w1200-h1584-dc010101-gmir?v=1778669434 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 ProTek R/C Midwest Nitro Challenge being held? - **A:** 2026 ProTek R/C Midwest Nitro Challenge takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Louis Dirt Burners, 2330 Marshall Rd,Kirkwood, Missouri, Valley Park, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 ProTek R/C Midwest Nitro Challenge? - **A:** 2026 ProTek R/C Midwest Nitro Challenge is organized by St. Louis Dirt Burners. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 ProTek R/C Midwest Nitro Challenge is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Valley Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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