05/26/2026
This Saturday Night we bring to you the Kidney Bean Classic. A night for Renal Awareness.
This night will feature the IMCA Modifieds, Raven Hauling Open 4cyls, Bare Bones Pure Stocks, and the Checkered Flag Asphalt Stock Cars.
It will also feature the Banks Team Nationals, a special team race exhibition. 2 Driver, 1 car, 50 lap exhibition between American Classic, Stock Car, and Pure Stock classes. Including a driver swap after the first 25 laps, before racing to the finish. This is a perfect example to show over this evenings planned racing action, that sometimes you just need a partner to help you kick this diseases butt.
Some nights mean more than just what happens on the racetrack. This one is one of those nights.
Renal Awareness is a cause close to this tracks heart. Kidney disease is a growing public health concern in Oregon and across the United States. 💚
This is one disease often overlooked and under-recognized.
• About 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. has chronic kidney disease (CKD), and nearly 90% do not know they have it because symptoms can remain silent for years.
• An estimated 37 million Americans are currently living with kidney disease.
• In Oregon alone, more than 6,400 people are living with end-stage renal disease, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.
Major risk factors for kidney disease include:
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Smoking
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Family history of kidney disease
Kidney disease often develops slowly over time, making routine lab work extremely important. Doctors commonly monitor:
• Creatinine
• eGFR (kidney filtration rate)
• Urine protein levels
Early kidney disease may have no symptoms at all. As it progresses, symptoms can include:
• Swelling
• Fatigue
• Changes in urination
• Nausea
• High blood pressure
• Itching
• Shortness of breath
It’s not all gloom though, remember
Early detection and treatment can significantly slow the progression of kidney disease through:
• Blood pressure control
• Diabetes management
• Hydration
• Quitting smoking
• Reducing salt intake
• Regular medical follow-up
Kidney donation also saves lives. A single kidney donor can dramatically improve or extend the life of someone living with kidney failure and waiting for a transplant.
Please join us at the Bullring this weekend for an incredible cause. Gates open at 4pm with Racing set for 6pm.
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2656/tickets/1513914
We will see you at the Bullring!