By: Russ Wheeler

The most competitive division at Rockford Speedway in 2022 gets a

chance to take the whole spotlight this Saturday night August 20.

The Bargain Hunter Sportsmen take center stage this weekend, with the

running of the Hugh Deery Classic presented by Fitzgerald Equipment.

The race is scheduled for 50 laps in length, twice the normal distance

of a regular Sportsmen feature, plus there will be lots of extra prize

money on the line in the race, for the winner and for the rest of the

field.

Coming into this weekend, eight different drivers have won a Sportsmen

feature at Rockford Speedway in 2022. Only two drivers (Chad Smith and

Howie Ware) have won multiple feature races this year, both with 3

wins to their credit. Smith has fought back after a mid-season

struggle to take the point lead with an eye on his second track

championship. Ware is looking to rebound in the final 3 weeks of the

Sportsmen season while also looking for a second championship. Expect

the competition to be fierce this weekend as each of the Sportsmen

competitors look to make their mark in what had become a prestigious

annual event!

The evening also includes racing with the Miller Lite American Short

Trackers, Windsor Pizza Parlor Roadrunners, Janes Café Sixers and a

Vintage/Big Car Figure 8 race! Gates open at 5 PM, with qualifying set

to begin at 5:55 PM. Opening Ceremonies get going at 6:55 with the

first green flag dropping at 7:07 PM.

For more information on this Saturday night’s Hugh Deery Classic

presented by Fitzgerald Equipment, please visit rockfordspeedway.com

or call 815-633-1500.