KAM Raceway all began as a dream of Charlie Reece and Dick Stelzer (with a lot of help from Steve Johnson), and in 1979 that dream became a reality. Starting a race track was no small feat though; it took hundreds of hours of labor, numerous donations and a lot of help from fellow racers. All of the hard work paid off in August of 1979, when KAM held its first race. On that very first race night there were no lights and no fence, just car tires and a few billboards; but it was racing at its best.
The track was finished, as it is today, in the spring of 1980. This is the first full season of racing for KAM Raceway. At the time, the track was flat with no banking, and there was little seating for spectators. In 1981 KAM purchased the bleachers from the Adams County Fairgrounds. In the years that have followed, many improvements have been made to the track, along with the upkeep and maintenance. All of the work has been done by racers and fans, volunteering their time.
KAM Raceway held the biggest race in its history in 1983; the Modified Midget Nationals. This race drew cars from all over the United States. It was a huge success, with over 250 cars, and standing room only - all four nights of racing. Thanks to Dick Stelzer, who was track association president, and many others for all of the time it took to pull this off - in only the 4th year of KAM’s existence! Dick & Charlie’s dream in 1979 was to keep kids involved with their families (even after graduating) - and to help keep them out of trouble - and it has worked for 33 years.
KAM Raceway is still committed to that same vision - to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere for families and individuals who live and love racing. Thank you Dick, Charlie, and everyone involved in creating the success that is KAM Raceway. If it wasn’t for their dream, and all of the hard work and dedications from so many people, KAM Raceway would not be here today. We look forward to the next 30 years and beyond!