Being interviewed is eventual BRP Big 8 Series winner is Casey Johnson from Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Racing action out of turn 2 saw these two competitors exchanging paint as they raced down the backstretch.

By Jordan Kuehne

As of Thursday, the last driver to visit victory lane during Big 8 Series Spring Classic competition was planning on watching this Sunday’s race from the Rockford Speedway grandstand. Although it would be a great race to witness, he wanted to be a part of the 33rd annual Spring Classic, contending for another win in the tough Midwestern series. Michael Bilderback’s plans changed today.

Spring Classic Big 8 Entry List

This Sunday afternoon, the top weekly racers from Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota will begin their 2010 campaign on the high banks of Rockford Speedway. A total of 9 current and past short track champions have filed entries for the 33rd annual Spring Classic, which will see both the Big 8 Series Late Models and Mid-American Stock Cars in action. Three drivers looking to defend their 2009 triumphs will tighten their belts for the first time this season including two time defending Rockford Speedway titlist Jerry Gille, Madison International and 2007- 2008 Big 8 Series Champion Jeremy Miller as well as Dells Raceway Park Champ Corey Jankowski.

Click to download the Rockford Entry Form

Rockford, IL- Big 8 Series officials released the Official Entry Form for the upcoming 33rd annual Spring Classic at Rockford Speedway. Entry Forms will be mailed to competitors or they can be downloaded at www.big8series.com. The event, which takes place on Sunday afternoon April 18 at the paved quarter mile high banked oval in Northern Illinois will mark many firsts for the sixth year series.

GM Performance Parts has just announced a special rebate program to help circle tracks racers preparing for the 2010 season. As an incentive for current or new users of GMPP sealed circle track crate engines, GM Performance Parts will rebate $$$ directly to the racer for engines purchased December 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. The rebate schedule is:

GMPP Part # Application Rebate Amount
88958602 CT350 $300
(19258602) CT350 $300
88958603 CT355 $400
88958604 CT400 $500

All photos courtesy of Jim Ambruoso
http://www.myfinishlinephotos.com/

Loves Park, IL- The roster of drivers looking to capture the Loves Park Motorsports 108 lap feature this Saturday night October 3 during the 44th annual National Short Track Championships (NSTC) continues to grow. Included in the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet list are three drivers with seven Rockford Speedway Championships each, three current track champions and rising stars alike.

By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (Sunday, April 26, 2009) – Mother Nature just doesn’t want to see any racing at Rockford Speedway this weekend as inclement weather has once again forced the cancellation of a season-opening event, this time the 32nd annual Spring Classic. The event will not be rescheduled for a third time after weather forced a postponement last Sunday as well. Over a half an inch of rain had already fallen overnight and showers were expected to continue throughout the day forcing the cancellation.

For those who bought a pit pass or an advance ticket, please send it to:

By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (Saturday, April 25, 2009) – Due to inclement weather expected to continue throughout the evening, Rockford Speedway has cancelled its racing program for tonight. The 32nd annual Spring Classic, rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon after inclement weather postponed the event last weekend, will be ran as scheduled.