Hardtimes Racing

Hardtimes Racing Hardtimes Racing is an IMCA modified racing team from Caldwell Idaho Our car is the #48 driven by David Soulek.

Hardtimes Racing is an IMCA open wheel modified racing team based out of Nampa and Challis Idaho. We race mostly at Blue Valor Speedway in Emmett Idaho, Atomic Motor Raceway in Atomic City Idaho, and Idaho Falls Raceway in Idaho Falls Idaho. We also race partially in the Wild West Modified Tour as well as all over the west. Follow our page for updates on our season and to buy our race team merchandise.

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉It’s hard to believe we’re already coming up on the end of our 2026 season—it feels like we just got ...
09/03/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME!! 🎉

It’s hard to believe we’re already coming up on the end of our 2026 season—it feels like we just got started! Since we haven’t done a giveaway in a while, we’re giving one lucky fan a Hardtimes Racing hat! 🧢🏁

Here’s how to enter:

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⭐ BONUS ENTRY: Comment below with the correct answer to this question:

How many total track championships has our #48 car won?

We’ll draw our lucky winner on September 10th! Thank you for supporting Hardtimes Racing and cheering on the #48 team all season long! 🏁

Man, we wish we could be there for this one! Unfortunately, work is going to keep us from making the trip this year. Aft...
08/29/2026

Man, we wish we could be there for this one! Unfortunately, work is going to keep us from making the trip this year. After finishing second last year, we were really looking forward to getting another shot at it and hopefully finishing one spot better!

This is always a great race and definitely one that drivers and fans won’t want to miss. Good luck to everyone making the trip—we’ll be wishing we were there!

Get ready for the most anticipated event of the season! The one and only Dave Larson Memorial Modifieds Shootout is just around the corner, taking place on September 18th and 19th at the iconic Salmon Valley Speedway! This is the richest-paying race to win of the season for all classes, and we're excited to announce the prize money for each category on September 19th. The winner of the IMCA MODS will take home a whopping $1500.00, while the Renegade Stockcar champion will receive $500.00, the Wissota Superstock winner will get $500.00, and the Mini Stocks champion will earn $250.00. 🏎️💸 But that's not all! Additional payout information and event details will be posted in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more updates! 📣 To be eligible for the added money to win, drivers must participate in both Friday and Saturday's races, so mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of racing! 📅 Don't miss out on the excitement - we'll see you at the Dave Larson Memorial Modifieds Shootout! 🎉

08/16/2026

Mother Nature takes the win for tonight’s main in atomic

🏁 WE’RE JUST ABOUT RACE READY!! 🏁The  #48 is nearly locked and loaded! Just a few small things left to button up, then w...
08/14/2026

🏁 WE’RE JUST ABOUT RACE READY!! 🏁

The #48 is nearly locked and loaded! Just a few small things left to button up, then we’ll load up and hit the road for ATOMIC MOTOR RACEWAY tomorrow! 🔥🏁

A HUGE shoutout to C&A Automotive for getting our race engine dialed in and ready to go! We appreciate the help!!💪

We can’t wait to see everyone at Atomic tomorrow night! And make sure you come find us—we’ll have some of our NEW Hardtimes Racing merch with us! 👕🧢

Oh… and you might want to keep an eye on the stands because we may just have a thing or two planned to give away! 👀🎁

Come out, pack the stands, and get ready for a great night of racing! The Hardtimes Racing #48 is ready to get after it! 🏁🔥

🏁 THROWBACK TO 2022 AT ATOMIC MOTOR RACEWAY! 🏁Here’s a little throwback to the last time the Hardtimes Racing  #48 hit t...
08/12/2026

🏁 THROWBACK TO 2022 AT ATOMIC MOTOR RACEWAY! 🏁

Here’s a little throwback to the last time the Hardtimes Racing #48 hit the dirt at ATOMIC MOTOR RACEWAY!

That night didn’t exactly go according to plan—we ended up wrecking our old Shaw chassis. But sometimes one bad night leads to something better, and that wreck ultimately opened the door for us to get into the car we’re still racing today!

Now, 4 years later, WE’RE HEADING BACK TO ATOMIC! 🔥🏁

We can’t wait to get back out there this Saturday and see what the 48 car can do! Hope to see a bunch of Hardtimes Racing fans in the stands—it’s going to be a GREAT night of racing!

Atomic Motor Raceway… it’s been a while. We’ll see you Saturday! 🤘🏁

🔥 THREE IN A ROW… CAN WE MAKE IT FOUR?! 🔥The  #48 Hardtimes Racing machine is on a roll! We’ve picked up wins in our las...
08/09/2026

🔥 THREE IN A ROW… CAN WE MAKE IT FOUR?! 🔥

The #48 Hardtimes Racing machine is on a roll! We’ve picked up wins in our last THREE races, and this weekend we’re looking to keep that momentum going! 🏁🏁🏁

And this weekend, we’re heading somewhere we haven’t been since 2022…

That’s right — Hardtimes Racing is heading BACK to ATOMIC MOTOR RACEWAY on August 15th! 🤘

It’s been way too long since we’ve made the trip to Atomic, and we can’t wait to get back on that track and see all of our East Idaho Hardtimes Racing fans in the stands!

We’ve got three straight wins, the #48 has been FAST, and we’re heading to Atomic ready to give it everything we’ve got to make it FOUR IN A ROW! 🏆🔥

📍 Atomic Motor Raceway
📅 August 15th

LET’S KEEP THIS MOMENTUM ROLLING!! 🏁

#48

WE PULLED IT OFF!!! 🏁🏆What a night at Salmon Valley Speedway! We were able to park the Hardtimes Racing 48 in Victory La...
07/18/2026

WE PULLED IT OFF!!! 🏁🏆

What a night at Salmon Valley Speedway! We were able to park the Hardtimes Racing 48 in Victory Lane on one of the fastest, hammer-down tracks we’ve ever raced. Without a doubt, it was the quickest Salmon track we’ve ever seen, and the racing was absolutely incredible from start to finish.

The night didn’t start exactly how we wanted. We fought a few issues in the heat race, but our awesome pit crew went to work and got everything figured out before the feature. Their hard work paid off, and they gave us a race car capable of getting the job done. We couldn’t have done it without them!

This win means so much to our team, especially on Hall of Fame weekend. We know Dad was riding with us, and we hope we made him proud.

A huge thank you to the entire Salmon Valley Speedway crew for all the hard work that goes into putting on a great show. The improvements you’ve made to the facility and racing surface are paying off, and it shows. We always love coming back to where it all started for us.

Thank you to our sponsors, crew, family, and every Hardtimes Racing fan who cheered us on from the grandstands and from home. This one is for you—and for Dad. ❤️🏁

We’re unloaded and ready to go at Salmon Valley Speedway!With the rain that rolled through this afternoon, the track is ...
07/17/2026

We’re unloaded and ready to go at Salmon Valley Speedway!

With the rain that rolled through this afternoon, the track is looking like it’s going to be hooked up and fast. It should make for an exciting night of racing, and we’re ready to give it everything we’ve got.

Tonight is a special one for our family as we celebrate all of the Salmon Valley Speedway Hall of Fame inductees, especially our dad. It’s an incredible honor to race on a night dedicated to the people who helped make this track what it is, and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it.

To all of our Hardtimes Racing fans—this is your night too! We want to see every Hardtimes shirt, hat, and hoodie in the grandstands. Your support means everything to our team, and we can’t wait to see you all out here.

Let’s make it a night to remember. See you at the races! 🏁

🏁 IT’S RACE DAY! 🏁Today’s the day we’ve been looking forward to all season—Hall of Fame Night at Salmon Valley Speedway!...
07/17/2026

🏁 IT’S RACE DAY! 🏁

Today’s the day we’ve been looking forward to all season—Hall of Fame Night at Salmon Valley Speedway!

The 48 car is locked, loaded, and ready to hit the track for a night that means so much to our team. We’re honored to celebrate all of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, especially our dad, and we can’t wait to put on a race he would be proud of.

If you’re coming to the track, be sure to wear your Hardtimes Racing gear and help us fill the stands with red, black, and white! If you’re cheering us on from home, throw on your favorite Hardtimes shirt, snap a picture, and show us your support.

Thank you to everyone who has stood behind us—we can’t wait to see you all at Salmon Valley Speedway. Let’s make it a night to remember!

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19140 Red Eagle Way
Caldwell, ID
83605

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 7am - 5pm

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