By: Russ Wheeler

The time has come to celebrate.

The Rockford Speedway 75th Anniversary Celebration takes place this

Saturday night July 16. The evening sets up to be a very busy night

both on the track and off.

On the track, a full night of racing is on tap with six divisions

taking to the track. The Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain

Hunter Sportsmen, Miller Lite American Short Trackers and Windsor

Pizza Parlor Roadrunners are all in action along with the High School

Racers and the return of the Illini Midgets. The Late Model ‘Ultimate

Challenge’ has ballooned to $1000, meaning one driver could walk out

of the 75th Anniversary Night nearly $1700 richer…who will take ‘the

Challenge?”

Off the track, there’s plenty happening too! The first 500 people

through the gates will be treated to a free piece of Anniversary Cake.

Then, make sure you visit the Memorabilia Display, located in the

NASCAR Room on the west side of the concourse area, which will be full

of vintage pictures, posters, and other awesome Speedway memorabilia.

A special Opening Ceremony will get the night going before the Green

Flag drops. Then at the end of the night, a special “Toast to 75

Years” will take place one hour after the final checkered flag falls

inside the Miller Lite Pavilion.

Grandstands open at 5 PM Saturday night, with Opening Ceremonies

starting at 6:45 PM. Racing begins at 7:07 PM. Adult admission (ages

18 and up) is $15. Seniors (age 65 and up), Military & Students (ages

12-17) are admitted for $13. Children (ages 6-11) get in for $7.50,

with Kids 5 and under FREE.

For more information, please visit rockfordspeedway.com or call 815-633-1500.