Got a need for speed? An exciting day at the races is available at a few venues in the area.

• Eastside Speedway on U.S. 340 outside Waynesboro offers drag racing, go-cart racing and stock-car racing on weekends from March through November.


• On Friday nights until September, the speedway will open at 4 p.m. and begin drag races at 5:30 p.m.; from September through November, drag racing will be on Sundays at noon, opening at 10 a.m. On Saturdays, the speedway opens at 9 a.m., and go-cart races begin at 11 a.m. On Saturday evenings, the speedway will open for stock-car racing at 6 p.m., and races will begin around 7 p.m.


• Prices for adults are $12 for drag racing and $10 for go-cart racing and stock-car racing. Children ages 11 and under get in free. Concessions and camping are also available. 942-1219. www.eastsidespeedway.com


• Summit Point Motorsports Park at 2026 Summit Point Road in Summit Point, W.Va., north of Berryville offers a park-like atmosphere with three road-racing circuits. The park hosts cars, motorcycles and go-carts and offers free parking, camping and access to the pits. On-track events begin at 9 a.m., and off-track events start at about 5 p.m. Ticket prices range from $15 to $35 at the gate and $13 to $33 in advance. Season tickets are also available. Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult. (304) 725-8444. www.summitpoint-raceway.com.


• Winchester BMX Racing takes place in Jim Barnett Park in Winchester near the second northern entrance to the park off Cork Street, past the baseball fields. A 1,200-14,00-foot-long dirt track is open for practice for BMX bikes only from dawn to dusk, coordinating with the hours of the park, and practice with a gate is available on Friday nights 6-8 p.m. Races under the lights are on Saturday nights at 6 p.m., April through October. Practices and admission for spectators is free. For participants, the price is $8. Concessions and bleachers are available, and spectators are invited to bring their own chairs. (301) 748-4906. www.winchesterbmxracing.org


• Winchester Speedway on Airport Road in Winchester offers fun for the whole family. Food is available for purchase. Small coolers are allowed, but glass bottles and alcohol are prohibited. Stadium seating is available, but visitors are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs or cushions, if desired. Camping is also available. The gates open at 4:30 on most regular race nights; hot laps are at 6:15 p.m., and races begin at 7 p.m. Times vary according to the event and holidays.


• Admission is $12 for the grandstands and $20 for pits entrance. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Ticket prices will vary for special events. 667-8143. www.winchestervaspeedway.com