Port City Raceway

Next Saturday night, we’re back at Port City Raceway with the POWRi West Midget League!

Here is what we have on deck for this weekend. 2 more nights of racing 2 more nights of fun.

Monday!! This week, we’re introducing our amazing fuel guy, Jon, a lifelong racer whose passion for motorsports began at an early age and has never slowed down.

At just 14 years old, Jon bought a go-kart for $40 and spent countless hours driving it around the cul-de-sac in front of his house, dreaming of one day competing in the Indy 500. By age 16, he was already chasing that dream, competing in autocross events with the Sports Car Club of America. Two years later, he built his own road racing sports car and began a racing journey that would take him across the country.

Although Jon originally planned to race at Tulsa Speedway when it was still located at the fairgrounds, his passion for road racing quickly took hold. As a teenager, he and his friends rarely missed a weekend at the races, and when the opportunity to pursue road racing presented itself, he jumped all in.

Over the years, Jon has been fortunate to race many different classes of cars and travel throughout the United States, competing at some of the nation’s most iconic racetracks. While he never quite reached the professional ranks, he considers himself incredibly blessed for the experiences, opportunities, and unwavering support he received from his parents along the way.

Today, Jon enjoys giving back to the sport by mentoring young drivers and helping them pursue their own racing dreams. Through racing, he’s built lifelong friendships and found a second family among fellow competitors.

As Jon puts it, “Racers are truly a family,” and that’s one of the many reasons he feels right at home here at Port City Raceway. ❤️🏁

Port City Raceway: Saturday, June 13 Weekly Racing Recap: http://www.portcityraceway.net/press/article/191270

Alright micro racers it's your turn. Please note start times have been adjusted for tonight. And while we are at it, let’s do $3 beers again tonight! See everyone tonight!

It's Kart Night at Port City Raceway, and this is your chance to watch tomorrow's champions take their first steps toward greatness.
🔥 Just $5 General Admission
🍺 $3 Beers
🌭 $2 Hot Dogs
Bring the family, grab your friends, and kick off the weekend with an action-packed night of racing.

Karts Tomorrow night, 125 can run with the 250’s. 125 weight will be 370 pounds.

$5 General Admission Tickets, $2 Hot Dogs and $3 Beers!

Results from our June 2 jr sprint fuel test are in. All samples are legal.

This week, we’re proud to introduce one of the hardworking individuals who helps keep the show running smoothly at Port City Raceway, Tim Kimbrel.

Tim’s racing roots run deep. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas, he grew up around racing thanks to his father’s involvement in stock car racing before transitioning into the micro racing scene. When Tim was in eighth grade, his family moved to Tulsa, where he later graduated from East Central High School in 1972.

After high school, Tim worked a variety of jobs, including dirt contracting, hotshot trucking, cross-country hauling, and driving for Graves Truck Lines. But racing was always a part of his life. As soon as he was old enough, Tim got behind the wheel himself, purchasing his first race car for just $350. He spent several years traveling back and forth to Coffeyville to race, where he met the Sawyer family—Bob, Bobby, and Mike—who would become lifelong friends and racing companions. Alongside his brothers, Steve and Kevin, Tim traveled across the country competing at tracks in places like Amarillo, Texas, and Carlsbad, New Mexico, creating memories that have lasted a lifetime.

While working for John Pickle during the construction of RUJO Speedway—now known as Port City Raceway—Tim had the unique opportunity to be one of the very first drivers to race on the newly built track. Over the decades, he has witnessed firsthand the evolution of micro racing and remained involved in the sport through various chapters of his life. In the early 1990s, he expanded his racing experience by competing in Dwarf Cars.

Away from the racetrack, Tim has enjoyed traveling extensively on Gold Wing motorcycles with friends and his wife, Jean, exploring destinations across the United States and Canada. What started with a small camping trailer eventually grew into traveling by motorhome, creating countless adventures along the way.

In 1988, Tim met his wife, Jean, through mutual friends Mike and Nita Sawyer. Although he initially swore he wasn’t going to marry her, he changed his mind quickly. Just three months later, they were married. Together they built a life centered around family, raising three children and eventually becoming proud grandparents to seven grandchildren, whom Tim jokingly refers to as his reward for sticking around.

Tim began his career with Phillips 66/ConocoPhillips in 1989 and retired in 2009. Today, he and Jean reside in Owasso after previous stops in Dewey and Bartlesville.

Even after stepping away from racing competition, Tim found another way to stay involved. He transitioned into operating push trucks and eventually built his current side-by-side recovery vehicle, which has become a familiar sight at Port City Raceway since its reopening. He has also lent his talents to major events including the Tulsa Shootout and the Chili Bowl Nationals.

Tim is quick to credit his success and experiences to the support of his wife, family, friends, and especially his brothers. As he proudly puts it, they were—and always will be—the Kimbrel Brothers Racing Team.

This weekend, we're taking another shot at our kart races, and it's shaping up to be a great one! Join us Friday for an unbeatable night at the track with just $5 general admission, $3 beers, and $2 hot dogs. Bring your friends, grab a cold drink, and enjoy some exciting kart racing.
Then on Saturday, the micros are back to put on another incredible show.
Two nights. Two great divisions. One awesome weekend at Port City Raceway. We'll see you at the track!