The Freedom of War is set for July 3-4 at WesTx Abilene Raceway. Full schedule, payouts and class rules are posted below. Live results and fresh photos from on-site shooter Matt Sutherland drop into this hub all weekend long.
WesTx Abilene Raceway is throwing a Fourth of July street fight, and the ante is $150,000.
The Freedom of War lands on the West Texas eighth-mile July 3-4, and the number that matters is this: $150,000 in guaranteed small-tire money. Off the trailer No time trials. No shakedowns. Racer gates open Friday morning, tech closes at 4:30, and the track goes hot at 6. From there it is win or load up.
Over sixty-four cars, first come first serve, will chase a $75,000 top prize on 28×10.5s. True Street runs for $10,000 guaranteed courtesy of Ridgeway Fabrications, Daily Driver pays $3,000, and the Lil’ Gangstas doubles from $5,000 Friday to $10,000 Saturday. Stack index racing, a $5,000 Practice Tree Showdown, Powerwheels racing for the kids and fireworks over the top end Saturday night on top of that, and you have a two-day war worth the drive to Abilene.
This is your home base for all of it. Schedule, payouts, class rules, photos and results, updating all weekend.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, July 3
Racer gates 8 AM · Tech 12-4:30 PM · Spectator gates 3 PM · Driver meeting 5 PM · Track hot 6 PM
Running order: 1st Round Small Tire (off the trailer), Alternate Test Pass, 1st Round True Street (off the trailer), Daily Driver (off the trailer), Lil Gangster 5.30, 8.20 Index, 6.40 Index, 7.50 Index
Saturday, July 4
Racer gates 8 AM · Spectator gates 11 AM · Driver meet-and-greet 12-3 PM · Practice Tree Showdown 10 AM-12 PM ($100 buy-in / $5,000 to win) · Powerwheels 3:30 PM · Driver meeting 4:30 PM · Track hot 5 PM · Fireworks 9:30 PM
Running order: Powerwheels, Daily Driver (off the trailer), Lil Gangster 5.30, 2nd Chance True Street (off the trailer), True Street (off the trailer), 2nd Chance Small Tire (off the trailer), Small Tire (off the trailer)
Purses & Payouts
| Class | Guaranteed Purse | Buy-In | Tech Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Tire (off the trailer) | $150,000 guaranteed | $1,000 * | $50 |
| True Street – Ridgeway Fabrications | $10,000 guaranteed | $250 | $50 |
| Daily Driver | $3,000 guaranteed | $200 | $50 |
| Lil Gangster 5.30 | $5,000 Fri / $10,000 Sat | $200 | $50 |
| 8.20 Index | $820 on top | $150 | $50 |
| 7.50 Index | 100% payback | $150 | $50 |
| 6.40 Index | 100% payback | $150 | $50 |
| Practice Tree Showdown (Sat) | $5,000 to win | $100 | – |
| Powerwheels (Mod & Stock) | 100% payback | $25 | – |
Small Tire Payout Breakdown
| Finish | Payout |
|---|---|
| 1st | $75,000 |
| 2nd | $20,000 |
| 3rd | $10,000 |
| 4th | $10,000 |
| 5th | $6,250 |
| 6th | $6,250 |
| 7th | $6,250 |
| 8th | $6,250 |
Class Rules
Small Tire (Off the Trailer)
$150,000 guaranteed · $1,000 entry ($200 non-refundable lock-in) · $50 tech card · 64-car field, first come first serve, 16 on standby
- 28×10.5 non-W
- Steel roof and quarters required unless different from factory (i.e. convertibles)
- Must start from the driver’s seat
- Must be a door car (with doors)
- Must have a driveshaft safety loop
- No added weight past the rear bumper
- No wheelie bars
- Engine diaper or belly pan preferred
- AWD allowed
- First round Friday night; 2nd Chance Small Tire is $300 buy-in for $10,000 guaranteed with BJ Flagging
True Street (Off the Trailer) – Sponsored by Ridgeway Fabrications
$10,000 guaranteed · $250 buy-in · $50 tech card · 2nd Chance True Street $250 buy-in, 100% payback with BJ Flagging
- AWD allowed, must be on DOT radials
- VIN, registered, tagged, plated (no dealer tag)
- No wheelie bars
- No slicks; tires must be 275 DOT radial, 17-inch wheel or larger can run any size DOT radial
- No back-half or aftermarket 4-link
- Must have a working cooling system and charging system
- Factory-appearing dash; must have all body panels (aftermarket hoods okay)
- Back seat delete okay; any fuel
- No added weight past the rear bumper or body of car
- Cannot be pushed to the lanes
- No aftermarket high wings; factory/stock style or carbon fiber wing only
- Fire jacket and helmet required; no shorts
- Engine diaper or belly pan preferred
Daily Driver (Off the Trailer, Fri & Sat)
$3,000 guaranteed · $200 buy-in · $50 tech card
- Must be tagged, titled and insured; factory glass, body panels and frame (fiberglass hood okay)
- Full interior, back seat delete okay; factory-style seats, aftermarket seats okay but must have padding
- Working headlights, turn signals, factory charging system and brake lights
- Factory-style suspension in factory location; if car came with IRS it must remain IRS
- No alcohol or methanol as a primary fuel; can be mixed or blended
- Must have 2 seats (car seats only)
- Factory 4-link or ladder bar must remain factory; no aftermarket 4-link parts
- Exhaust must exit at the rear end or out back
- No slicks; 275 DOT radial, 17-inch wheel or larger any size DOT radial; AWD must be on 100-treadwear radials all around
- No wheelie bars; no exterior weight past the body line/bumper
- No aftermarket high wings; factory/stock or carbon fiber only
- Fire jacket and helmet required; no shorts
Lil Gangster 5.30 Index
$5,000 Friday / $10,000 Saturday · $200 buy-in · $50 tech card
- 5.30 index
- 28×10.5 non-W or 275/60/15 or smaller unless factory-equipped on a 17-inch rim or bigger
- Must be a door car
- No wheelie bars, throttle stops or delay boxes
- No time slips
- AWD allowed
Index Classes – 8.20 / 7.50 / 6.40
8.20: $820 on top · 7.50 & 6.40: 100% payback · $150 buy-in · $50 tech card (each, Friday)
- 8.20, 7.50 and 6.40 index brackets
- No delay boxes
Powerwheels (Saturday)
Modified & Stock · $25 buy-in each · 100% payback
- Off the tree, no gas
- Remote control allowed
- Modified class and Stock class
Photo Gallery
Photos: Matt Sutherland. Fresh galleries from this weekend drop in as the racing unfolds.
Parking & Admission
- General admission, spectator side: $30
- VIP fence parking, spectator side: $20 per car + $30 per person
- Pit-side parking (excluding racers): $50 per car + $30 per person
- RV daily parking (no racecar): $100
- Power: $75
- Kids 12 & under free
All credit card transactions include a $5 convenience fee. WesTx Abilene Raceway, 5601 W. Stamford St., Abilene, Texas. More at waraceway.com.
This story was originally published on July 2, 2026. 
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