Truck Drags Are Coming-1/27/2025

FLORENCE, WI…. Keyes Peak in Florence is hosting the 6 th Annual side by side uphill truck drag racing
event on Saturday, March 8 th . Starting at 10:00am trucks from around the country will be racing up the
snowy slopes to the finish line at the top of Keyes Peak. Watch as all types of modified trucks, some
with jacked up fuels, step on the gas and race to the top! It’s loud, aggressive and event proceeds go to
three great volunteer groups; Keyes Peak Ski Hill Committee, Blue Ox Trail Riders and Florence Volunteer
Fire Department. Spectator admission is $10 (kids 12 and under are free). Gates open at 8:00am. Food
and beverages will be sold onsite so no carry-ins please.
Spectators can park in the expanded lot north of the Keyes Peak Ski Lodge. When that lot is full,
spectators must park at the following locations and catch a free shuttle bus to the event; Energy Services
(next to BP), Great North Bank, Florence High School, Florence Visitor Center, Northern Lites, Annie’s
Trading Post, Town of Florence Garage (behind Pat’s) and 101 Bar & Grill. Four shuttle buses will be
running every 15 minutes. For safety reasons, there will be no parking along Highway 101.
The big $10,000 raffle is happening again this year too! Drawing will be at the event at 3:00pm. The
tickets are $100 and only 500 will be sold. Need not be present to win. Tickets are now available at the
following locations; Annie’s Trading Post, Northern Lites, Filling Station, Tavern on Central, Chuckwagon,
Saloon No. 2, Road House 139, White Tail, Red Line Motor Sports, UP Cycle & Sport, Ride North, PA’s Garage
and 101.5 Frog Country.
This year there are seven truck classes and more big-truck races will be held earlier in the day so fans
can see the nitro excitement. Truck entry fees vary: A-B $35, C-D $50, G $50 and $100 for the class E and
F. Guaranteed $15,000 in cash payouts. There are no cc motor limitations. Cash prizes and trophies
given at the end of the day to the top 2-3 finishers depending on the class. All regulations and rules can
be found at “Keyes Peak Up Hill Truck Drags – Official” Facebook page or call Ray Mills (715-889-3378) or
Jordan Stanek (906-367-0652).