Illinois
Macon Speedway’s 74th Opener Shines
By BZ (Macon, IL) Despite cold temperatures and threatened rain later in the evening, drivers and fans turned out to watch the season opener at the World’s Fastest 1/5th mile dirt track. Macon Speedway hosted six racing classes and nearly 100 total racecars among those classes to put on an exciting show. […]
Nichols Claims Railsplitter 40 At Lincoln Speedway Jimmy John’s Opener
(Lincoln, IL) The sound of racing engines and the smell of high octane fuel was back at the Logan County Fairgrounds this past Friday, April 12. It was Freaky Fast opening night at Lincoln Speedway, presented by Jimmy John’s. The headliner of the night was the Midwest Stock Car Tour Street Stocks. […]
SWINDELL CAPTURES TRI-CITY MOWA VICTORY
PONTOON BEACH, Ill. (April 12, 2019) – Jeff Swindell sailed to victory in Friday’s Built Ford Tough MOWA Sprint Car Series event at Tri-City Speedway after multiple caution periods over the course of the 25-Lap A-Main ultimately led to longtime race leader, Joey Moughan coming up short, due to running out of fuel. Ryan […]
Rocket 1 Racing Scores Again, Marking Their 4th-Straight Illini 100 Title
FARMER CITY, IL – April 6, 2019 – They say home-field advantage really does make a difference. Rocket1 Racing pilot Brandon Sheppard made quite a backing to that statement on Saturday night, as he played his cards perfectly through the 75-lap Morton Buildings Feature to win the 12th annual Illini 100 presented by Douglas […]
Pt. 1 of the 2019 Illini 100 Goes to Shirley, while the rest of the field prepares for Saturday’s 75-lapper
FARMER CITY, IL – April 5, 2019 – Team Illinois was firing on all cylinders on Friday night at Farmer City Raceway, as Chatham-native Brian Shirley bested the man from New Berlin, Brandon Sheppard, in an exciting 25-lap battle for $6,000. This marked Shirley’s sixth career win with the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings […]
Macon Speedway Sunday Test And Tune Canceled
(Macon, IL) Macon Speedway officials have canceled their Sunday, March 31 test-and-tune event due to saturated grounds and cold temperatures. The test would have been the second of the season for the 1/5-mile high banked oval. A final pre-season practice session is set for Saturday, April 6 at the popular facility. The Macon Speedway cancelation […]
Lincoln IL Speedway Loses Another Test And Tune Event
(Lincoln, IL) Heavy rains over the last 36 hours have again put a damper on outdoor activities everywhere, including the Saturday, March 30 test-and-tune that was scheduled for Lincoln Speedway, in Lincoln, IL. It’s the second straight practice type event that has been canceled to start the 2019 season. One final test has been added […]
Macon Speedway Opening Test Complete; More Testing Scheduled This Weekend
(Macon, IL) The opening test and tune of the 2019 season was held this past Saturday, March 23 at Macon Speedway. The turnout far exceeded expectations, as over 30 participants brought their cars out for the first of many times this racing season. More testing will continue this coming weekend. Of the 30+ cars […]
Lincoln Speedway Test and Tune Canceled Due to Weather
(Lincoln, IL) Overnight and Sunday morning rainfall has forced the cancellation of the first Lincoln Speedway test and tune of 2019. Rainfall moved into Central Illinois late Saturday evening, with several waves of precipitation. As of early Sunday morning, on track activities were still possible, however more rainfall hit shortly thereafter, saturating the grounds. One more preseason […]
Drivers from Illinois, Iowa dominate history of La Salle Speedway’s Thaw Brawl presented by Hoker Trucking
Eighth annual weekend set for March 29-30 capped by $15,000-to-win American Ethanol-sanctioned feature LA SALLE, Ill. (March 12) — If history is any indication, drivers from Illinois and Iowa will be tough to beat in the $15,000-to-win finale of the March 29-30 Thaw Brawl presented by Hoker Trucking at La Salle Speedway. Residents of the […]
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