NASCAR American Short Trackers
A-Main 01 -- 1. Joe LaMarca, Rockford; 2. Zach Rodriguez, Rockton; 3. Nick Cina, Jr, Belvidere; 4. Jason Bragg, Machesney Park; 5. Christopher Jones, Capron; 6. Scott Hoeft, Watertown, Wis; 7. Keith Pierce, Machesney Park; 8. George Sparkman, Loves Park; 9. Artt Higbee, Rockford; 10. Rachel Sparkman, Belvidere; 11. Nick Letsinger, Rockford; 12. David Russell, Jr, Rockford; 13. Eric Connell, Fort Atkinson, Wis; 14. Alan Bekielewski, Roscoe.

By: Eric Huenefeld
In one of the great late race charges in recent memory, Belvidere's Brett McCoy thrilled the fans of Rockford Speedway Saturday night as he nabbed the checkered flag in the 25 lap Bargain Hunter Sportsman feature event. McCoy, in only his second race behind the wheel of a Sportsman, advanced from sixth spot to first in the race's final ten laps to secure the victory and make a little history for himself along the way.

Wisconsin driver Kody Hubred and six-time Rockford Speedway champion Scott Lawver would lead the Sportsman field to the green duing Tractor Town Night, with Lawver finally clearing Hubred for the lead on lap three. Hubred would hang tough on the bottom side of the speedway for about half of the event, before falling out of the top five. Lawver, meanwhile, would hold the lead somewhat comfortably thru the race's first ten laps.

NASCAR All American Sportsmen
A-Main 01 -- 1. Brett McCoy, Belvidere; 2. Scott Lawver, Roscoe; 3. Justin Sellers, Carol Stream; 4. Rob Goodman, McHenry; 5. Kyle Chwala, Johnson Creek, Wis; 6. Darrell Garman, South Beloit; 7. Doug Bennett, Brodhead, Wis; 8. Kody Hubred, Cambridge, Wis; 9. Bob Moeller, McHenry; 10. Brandon Swinbank, Fitchburg, Wis; 11. Johnny Robinson, II, Beloit, Wis; 12. Patrick Featherston II (r), Byron; 13. Tim Jendrycki, Round Lake; 14. Joshua Lundy, Loves Park.

The 'Old Guy' 71 year old Gene Marocco, Machesney Park, Illinois ran away from the field to post his first feature win of the 2012 season. Wow, that was fun he said in victory lane. Hey nice drivers suit Gene.

Known as the 'Bad Girl' Robin Ulrey, Rockford, Illinois poses next to her hood graphic of herself during Rockford Speedway's car show earlier in the day Saturday. When meeting Robin you will soon learn she is one of the nicest person you'll ever meet.

NASCAR All American Sportsmen
A-Main 01 -- 1. Darrell Garman, South Beloit; 2. Doug Bennett, Brodhead, Wis; 3. Justin Sellers, Carol Stream; 4. Brett McCoy, Belvidere; 5. Johnny Robinson, II, Beloit, Wis; 6. Bob Moeller, McHenry; 7. Rob Goodman, McHenry; 8. Brandon Swinbank, Fitchburg, Wis; 9. Tim Jendrycki, Round Lake; 10. Patrick Featherston II (r), Byron; 11. Joshua Lundy, Loves Park; 12. Matt Doris, Arlington Hghts; 13. Scott Lawver, Roscoe.

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Loves Park, IL- The 2012 Rockford Speedway schedule is now available online at www.rockfordspeedway.com. Over forty motorsports events will create a season of fun during the track’s 65th consecutive year of operation at the corner of Forest Hills Rd and IL 173 in Loves Park, IL. The Stone and Double T 200 will kick off the season on Saturday April 7 with the 35th Spring Classic being held the following Sunday, April 15 which will feature the Big 8 Late Model Series, Mid-American Stock Car Series and Illinois Vintage Series. Weekly NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action begins on Saturday night April 21.

Rockford Speedway Rules | Big 8 Series Rules

Loves Park, IL- The 2012-2014 Rulebook for Rockford Speedway and the Big 8 Late Model Series are now available online at each group’s website, www.rockfordspeedway.com and www.big8series.com. Changes and updates are highlighted in blue. Details pertaining to which tire will be utilized in each class will be released in late January, although no major changes are expected.

“It has been our goal for quite some time to release a long term rulebook both for Rockford and the Big 8 Late Models, this is what our staff has been working towards.” Stated Rockford Speedway General Manager Gregg McKarns. “The rules have been pretty consistent the past few years and we feel we have reached a point that allows us to do this for our competitors.”

Dennis Smith Jr. made a great last lap pass on Josh Thiering to win the Tractor Town 12-lap Figure-8 feature event.

Not a good night for Bobby Wilberg as he spun in turn four with a fire in his engine area. He was able to walk away but was done for the night in the All-American Sportsman Series.

Rockford Speedway/NSTC PR
LOVES PARK, IL (Friday, September 30, 2011) – It was a wild night of racing action to open the 46th Annual National Short Track Championships at the Rockford Speedway. Bobby Wilberg, Rich Hinerichsen Jr., George Sparkman, Kris Nilson, Bryce Bailey and Dennis Smith Jr. all took home a feature win.

By: Eric Huenefeld
From top to bottom, Saturday nights in the year 2011 at the Rockford Speedway will forever be remembered as nights filled with drama and excitement. Nights that produced some of the most competitive short track racing anywhere, and nights that produced season long points battles that came down to the bitter end. When the dust settled on Whelen Engineering's Night of Champions Saturday, three of the four titlists were first timers, and champions ranged from seasoned veterans to fresh-faced youngsters.