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Rockford Speedway is located on the north side of Rockford, IL. The speedway celebrated its 76th and final year of operation in 2023, making it Northern Illinois’ oldest professional and continuous sports venue.
Since the inaugural season in 1948, the high-banked quarter-mile oval has been tabbed “Mid-America’s Finest Racetrack.” Rich in racing tradition, this reputation has been well-earned through hosting major events like the granddaddy of all short track post-season events, the National Short Track Championships.
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Rockford Speedway racing was sanctioned by the National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) and participates in the NASCAR Advanced Auto Parts Weekly Series. The divisions that competed at the Rockford Speedway included Late Models, Sportsmen, Short Trackers, Road Runners, Bandits, Figure 8’s PowderPuff, Sixers & Super Stox.
The track also hosted many different touring series as well, including Big 8 Series, Mid-Am Series, ASA Midwest Tour, INEX Legends, INEX Bandeleros, Super Cups, FIRA Mini-Indy, Allison Legacy, Rascal Outlaws, and many more.
Focused on entertaining the fans, Rockford Speedway’s family-oriented racing schedule is nationally known for its innovative events: The “world-famous” trailer races, Eve of Destruction, and Night of Thrills. The Speedway also welcomed different monster trucks and an annual visit from Doug Rose and his Green Mamba Jet Car.
Some of the events have been shown on Speed Channel’s “On the Edge” series.
The Speedway is a quarter-mile, high-banked, asphalt race track with fan-friendly grandstand seating on both sides. The facility has been used for circuses, concerts, car shows, sporting events, swap meets, outdoor sales, and numerous community fundraising events.
Last Lap Season:
2023
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