December 1, 2025 | By Aaron Clay/FLORacing

Gateway Dirt Nationals this weekend in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo.—For many dirt racers, the season comes to a close at the ninth annual Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, held inside The Dome at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.

To help you get ready for one of the most anticipated indoor races of the year, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide with everything you need to know about the 2025 event.


2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals

Where Are The 2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals Held?

The 2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals are held on a temporary fifth-mile oval inside of The Dome at America's Center in downtown St. Louis Mo.


2025 Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals Schedule
(All times Central Standard Time)

Wednesday, December 3

10 a.m. - Registration and credentials open
10 a.m. - Fuel storage and check-in opens (Cole Street docks)
11 a.m. - Reserved competitor parking begins (row A and B)
1 p.m. - Vendor setup begins
2 p.m. - Reserved competitor parking begins (row C and D)
5 p.m. - Reserved competitor parking (row E and F)
6 p.m. - Unreserved competitor parking (stall unload)
8 p.m. - Fuel storage closes
9 p.m. - Registration and credentials close
9 p.m. - Reserved competitor parking and vendor setup closes.
9 p.m. - Pit area cleared and closed


Thursday, December 4

8 a.m. - Competitor parking (late arrivals)
10 a.m. - Registration and credentials open
11 a.m. - Pits open, technical inspection begins
11 a.m. - Fuel storage and fueling lane opens (Cole Street docks)
1 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
2 p.m. - Grandstands open
3 p.m. - On-track activit
- Late Model hot laps
- Late Model time trials (2 laps)
- Modified group qualifying
5 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
- Late Model heats (8 laps)
- Modified heats (8 laps)
- Late Model consolations (10 laps)
- Modified consolations (8 laps)
- Pit stop challenge
Feature events
- Late Models (25 laps)
- Modifieds (20 laps)
(Pit area cleared, closes one hour after final checkered flag)


Friday, December 5

10 a.m. - Registration and credentials open
11 a.m. - Pits open, technical inspection begins
11 a.m. - Fuel storage and fueling lane opens (Cole Street docks)
1 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
2 p.m. - Grandstands open
3 p.m. - On-track activity
- Late Model hot laps
- Late Model time trials (2 laps)
- Modified group qualifying
5 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
- Late Model heats (8 laps)
- Modified heats (8 laps)
- Late Model consolations (10 laps)
- Modified consolations (8 laps)
- Pit stop challenge
Feature events
- Late Models (25 laps)
- Modifieds (20 laps)
(Pit area cleared, closes one hour after final checkered flag)


Saturday, December 6

10 a.m. - Registration and credentials open
11 a.m. - Pits open, technical inspection begins
11 a.m. - Fuel storage and fueling lane opens (Cole Street docks)
1 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
2 p.m. - Grandstands open
3 p.m. - On-track activity
- Late Model non-qualifiers (12 laps)
- Late Model qualifiers (10 laps)
- Late Model hot laps (locked-in entrants)
- Modified qualifiers (10 laps)
- Modified hot laps (locked-in entrants)
- Late Model consolation (10 laps)
- Modified consolation (10 laps)
7 p.m. - Opening ceremonies, driver introductions
Feature events
- Late Models (40 laps)
- Modifieds (30 laps)

ENTRY LISTS

2025 Gateway Dirt Nationals Super Late Model Purse

Thursday and Friday’s preliminary features

1. $10,000
2. $5,000
3. $2,500
4. $2,000
5. $1,800
6. $1,500
7. $1,400
8. $1,300
9. $1,200
10. $1,100
11-20. $1,000


Saturday’s main event

1. $70,000
2. $20,000
3. $10,000
4. $6,000
5. $4,000
6. $3,900
7. $3,800
8. $3,700
9. $3,600
10. $3,500
11. $3,400
12. $3,300
13. $3,200
14. $3,100
15. $3,000
16-20. $3,000


Who Won Last Year's Gateway Dirt Nationals?

Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., who became a back-to-back Gateway winner.


Gateway Dirt Nationals Winners

Year: Winner, hometown

2024: Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, Ill.

2023: Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, Ill.

2022: Tyler Erb, New Waverly, Texas

2021: Tyler Carpenter, Parkersburg, W.Va.

2020: cancelled

2019: Tyler Carpenter, Parkersburg, W.Va.

2018: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.

2017: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.

2016: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.

2025 Gateway Dirt Nationals Tickets


Thursday

Reserved seating: $29-$49 (limited seating available)

Three-day reserved: sold out

Three-day fan pit pass upgrade: $80

Three-day competitor pit pass: $160


Friday

Reserved seating: $29-49 (limited seating available)

Two-day reserved: $112

Fan pit pass upgrade: $80


Saturday

Reserved seating: $39-$59 (limited seating available)

Fan pit pass upgrade: $80

How To Watch The 2025 Gateway Dirt Nationals
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On Your TV: Now Available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV.

Cast: Cast to your smart TV including Vizio, Samsung and LG TVs.

On The Go: Download the FloSports app on iOS or Android.


PAST WINNERS

2016  Scott Bloomquist
2017  Bobby Pierce
2018  Bobby Pierce
2019  Tyler Cartpenter
2020   Event not held die to COVIS-19 
2021  Tyler Cartpenter
2022  Tyler Erb
2023  Brandon Sheppard
2024  Brandon Shepppard