Built in 1950, Riverside International Speedway is the oldest continually operated dirt track in the state of Arkansas , and one of the oldest in the entire country. Since then, it has hosted a variety of race car classes such as Midget race cars, sprint cars, and stock cars. Over the course of its history, the track has launched the careers of several of the nation’s top drivers. In addition, many of the current competitors represent second and third generations of families, who have raced at the facility. Today, the track welcomes racers and visitors from around the country every weekend from March to November, providing them with a historical setting to fulfill their "need for speed."