By: Kip Ripley
As out nation celebrates our most solemn holiday this weekend, Rockford Speedway offers a small token of appreciation to all of those who have defended and continue to defend our country.
This Saturday night May 28 is “Salute to Military” Night at Rockford Speedway. All current and former Military Members will be admitted to the track for half price ($7.50) as a token of our appreciation. A Military ID is suggested for entry and discount.
Racing action includes the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsmen, Miller Lite American Short Trackers, Windsor Pizza Parlor Roadrunners and the Illini Midgets plus the 2022 debut of the One-On-One Spectacular Drags…where YOU can be part of the show!
Gates open at 5 PM, with Qualifying at 5:55 PM. Opening Ceremonies get underway at 6:55 and the Green Flag waves at 7:07 PM.
Adult admission is $15 (with Military admitted for $7.50) Students (ages 12-17) are $13, Children ages 6-11 get in for $5 while Kids 5 and under are FREE.
After the races, make sure to hang around for the Post-Race Meet & Greet in the Pit Area! Fans of all ages will be able to take pictures, get autographs and get up close and personal with the stars of the show.
It’s a Salute to Military this Saturday night at Rockford Speedway!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE ORIGINAL TRAILER RACE OF DESTRUCTION
In just a couple of weeks, the annual “Cruise of Carnage” returns as LPT Auto presents The Original Trailer Race of Destruction Saturday night June 11! An event often imitated but NEVER duplicated, it’s a rolling demo derby featuring cars trucks and vans pulling boats, campers and travel trailers…with smashing bashing and crashing and no winner “til the last trailer trails!” Fans are encouraged to get their tickets in advance for this event by visiting rockfordspeedway.com or by calling the Rockford Speedway Box Office at 815 633 1500. Trailer Race Night also features the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsmen, Kickstart Bandits & High School Racing plus the Hair & the Hound Challenge Race. Main Grandstand seating is ALL reserved for this event while Backstretch Bleacher seating is general admission. Don’t miss LPT Auto’s Original Trailer Race of Destruction!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday May 28 (7:07 PM) Salute to Military Night (All Military admitted for $7.50) LM, Sp, AST, RR, Illini Midgets, Spectacular Drags
Saturday June 11 (7:07 PM) LPT Auto presents The Original Trailer Race of Destruction! LM, Sp, Bandits, High School Racing, Hare & the Hound Challenge Race
Saturday June 18 (7:07 PM) Equipment Depot “Hats Off To Dad” Night! LM, Sp, Bandits, Sixers, Illini Midgets, Super Cups, Bandit Figure 8
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