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KEY DATES ANNOUNCED FOR ROCKFORD SPEEDWAY’S HISTORIC 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON
By: Russ Wheeler
Officials at Rockford Speedway are proud to announce an ambitious list
of 30 race dates for the 2022 racing season, which marks the 75th
consecutive year of operations for the facility which first opened its
gates in 1948.
The 2022 season at Rockford Speedway includes the return many
fan-favorite events. The first green flag of the year is set to fly on
Saturday evening April 23 with the Big 8 Late Model Series Spring
Classic, which will be contested under the lights for the first time
ever (5 PM start time). “The Best Weekly Warriors in the Country” kick
off their 2022 campaign with a full racing program highlighted by an
88-lap main event.
One week later, on Saturday afternoon April 30, the popular WXRX 200
lap 4-cylinder enduro takes to the track. Enduro races also end the
season a few months later, with the 6 cylinder “Cash or Cow” 200 lap
race on Saturday October 22 and the 42nd annual Goblin 250 4-cylinder
enduro on Sunday October 23.
The stars of Saturday night are set to shine bright once again at
Rockford Speedway in 2022, with the 75th NASCAR Season Opener taking
center stage on Saturday night May 7. NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly
Series Racing points will be earned starting on Opening Night in May
through Saturday September 10th’s NASCAR ‘Night of Champions.’ Also
included in the Saturday night slate this summer is the ‘75th
Anniversary Celebration’ on July 16. This event will be filled with
past champions, faces from the Speedway’s long and storied history and
exciting racing action.
Staples of summertime like the Original Trailer Race of Destruction
(June 11), World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race (August 6), Night of
Thrills (September 16) and the Beatin’ & Bangin’ Boat Race (August 27)
are back in 2022 along with the Star-Spangled Celebration (July 2) and
the Fireworks Extravaganza & Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (July 3).
The season ends with traditional specials like the 57th Annual
National Short Track Championships (September 30, October 1 and
October 2) and the 32nd Annual Bahama Bracket Nationals (October 15
and 16). This year’s National Short Track Championships are headlined
by the Big 8 Late Model Series on Sunday afternoon while the Super
Late Models return to let the sparks fly on ‘Short Track Saturday
Night.’
In the coming weeks, Rockford Speedway officials will release more
information regarding the 2022 schedule, including race nights for
specific divisions, special promotions and additional events which
will take place at the Speedway and on the Speedway grounds.
For more information about Rockford Speedway and it’s 75th Anniversary
season, please visit rockfordspeedway.com or call 815-633-1500.
2022 Schedule can be located by clicking here
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