There has been racing in Illinois for almost as long as there have been automobiles. Almost every type of motorsport found in the United States can be found in Illinois. Both modern and historic tracks exist in Illinois, including NASCAR's Chicagoland Speedway and Gateway International Speedway. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Chicagoland Speedway is a speedway in Joliet Illinois, USA southwest of Chicago. Gateway International Raceway is a race track in Madison Illinois, USA just minutes from Downtown St Notable drivers from Illinois include Danica Patrick, Tony Bettenhausen, and Fred Lorenzen. Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit Wisconsin) is an American Auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series Melvin E "Tony" Bettenhausen ( September 12, 1916 Tinley Park Illinois &ndash May 12, 1961 Indianapolis Indiana Fred Lorenzen (born December 30, 1934 in Elmhurst Illinois) is a former NASCAR driver
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Types of Racing
Stock car racing
National stock car racing touring series (such as NASCAR Sprint Cup, ARCA, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and Craftsman Truck Series) race mainly on 4 tracks in Illinois: Chicagoland Speedway, near Chicago, Gateway International Speedway, Near St. Stock car racing is a form of Automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a Stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. Chicagoland Speedway is a speedway in Joliet Illinois, USA southwest of Chicago. Gateway International Raceway is a race track in Madison Illinois, USA just minutes from Downtown St Louis, and the mile dirt tracks at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, and the Southern Illinois State Fairgrounds near DuQuoin, Illinois. Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack on the grounds of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, the state capitol DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack in Du Quoin Illinois, about 90 miles southeast of St Louis
Asphalt stock car racing is more prevalent in the northern part of Illinois with such tracks as Rockford Speedway or Grundy County Speedway. Stock car racing is a form of Automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Great Britain These tracks hold weekly racing programs that are sanctioned by NASCAR's Weekly Racing Series. The Whelen All-American Series (formerly the Dodge Weekly Series is a semi-professional and amateur Auto racing series sanctioned by NASCAR. Regional to nationally-known touring series, such as ARTGO and Mid American Stock Car Series hold special events these at the tracks. The ARTGO Challenge Series was a United States midwest short track racing series that ran from 1975 until 2006 The Mid American Stock Car Series is a traveling Sportsman Series in the Midwestern United States.
Drag Racing
Drag racing is fairly popular throughout Illinois, with both 1/4 and 1/8 mile tracks being found in the state. Drag racing is a competition in which objects compete to be the first to cross a set finish mark usually from a dead stop and in a straight line There are several National points events held in Illinois, as well as local weekly drag racing.
Off Road Racing
Off-road racing can be found at temporary tracks at Chicagoland Speedway to the permanent facilities at Lincoln Trail Motosports park. Off-road racing is a format of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles (including cars trucks motorcycles and buggies compete in races through Off-road
Motorcycle racing
Motorcycle racing is held on permanent road-courses in northern Illinois, as well as motocross and hill climbs throughout the state. Motorcycle racing (also known as Moto racing and Bike racing) is a Motorcycle sport involving Racing Motorcycles. Motocross is a form of Motorcycle sport or All-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed Off road circuits One of the most well-known motorcycle races in the U. S. can be found at the Illinois State Fairgrounds 1-mile oval track.
Sports car racing
Several tracks host sports car racing in Illinois, although its is not prevalent with few road courses. Sports car racing is a form of circuit Auto racing with Automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels Road racing can be a term involving Road running, road bicycle races, or Automobile races
Dirt oval racing
Dirt track racing on oval circuits is probably one of the most prevaliant forms of motorsports in Illinois. This article concerns auto racing motorcycles, horses, and dogs also race on dirt tracks Track sizes vary from the short and tight 1/5 mile Macon Speedway to the 1-mile ovals at Springfield and DuQuoin.
Karting
Kart racing can be found throughout Illinois on both dirt and asphalt. For other meanings see Kart (disambiguation Kart racing or karting is a variant of Open-wheel Motor sport with
Notable Tracks
Springfield Mile, Springfield, Illinois
The one mile dirt Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack in Springfield has had a long and varied past. Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack on the grounds of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, the state capitol Since the inception of USAC, there have been USAC Midgets, Sprints, and Silver Crown races at the "Monster Mile. " The first incarnation of the track ran East-West. It now is raced North-South orientation. ARCA has held the Allen Crowe Memorial 100 there since USAC's Stock Car division ceased operations in 1984. The 1983 and 1984 races were co-sanctioned between ARCA and USAC. Until recently, the mile has hosted the United Midwestern Promoters UMP Fall Nationals for UMP Late Models. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on A " late model car " refers to a newer car which has been recently designed or fabricated In the past, the mile has also hosted races sanctioned by the World of Outlaws. The World of Outlaws (often abbreviated WoO is an American motorsports sanctioning body Many. many notable names have raced and won here, including Mario Andretti, A. J. Foyt, Davey Allison, and Benny Parsons. Mario Gabriele Andretti (born February 28, 1940) is an Italian American former racecar driver and one of the most successful Americans in the Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr (born January 16, 1935, in Houston, Texas) is a retired American Automobile racing driver David Carl "Davey" Allison ( February 25, 1961 - July 13, 1993) was a NASCAR Race car Driver, best Benjamin Stewart Parsons ( July 12 1941 – January 16 2007) was an American NASCAR driver and later an announcer/analyst The "Monster Mile" also hosts some of the most well-known flat track motorcycle races in the U. S. The AMA sanctioned races are held every May and September, and draw motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country. The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 280000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns
Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Illinois
Chicagoland Speedway is Illinois' only Superspeedway. Chicagoland Speedway is a speedway in Joliet Illinois, USA southwest of Chicago. An oval track is a dedicated motorsport circuit primarily in the USA, which differs from a road course in that it only has turns in one direction which is almost It hosts races for NASCAR, ARCA, and the IRL on its 1 1/2 mile tri-oval. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Chicagoland Speedway also boasts a 1/4-mile NHRA sanctioned dragstrip, as well as a 1/2-mile dirt oval that has hosted World of Outlaws Late Models, as well as off road races sanctioned by CORR. "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. Championship Off-Road Racing (usually abbreviated CORR) is a sanctioning body for Offroad racing in the United States.
Gateway International Raceway, Madison, Illinois
Gateway International Raceway, located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri, is another of Illinois' largest tracks. Gateway International Raceway is a race track in Madison Illinois, USA just minutes from Downtown St The Mississippi River is the second longest River in the United States, with a length of from its source in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to It host races sanctioned by NASCAR, ARCA, USAC, and NHRA. Gateway's configuration is unique in the turns 3 & 4 have a larger radius than turns 1 & 2. It has been likened to NASCAR's Darlington Raceway. Darlington Raceway is a Race track built for NASCAR racing located near Darlington South Carolina. At 1 1/4 miles, it is just a 1/4-mile shorter than Darlington. The facility has a 1/4-mile NHRA sanctioned dragstrip.
Macon Speedway, Macon, Illinois
One of the shortest tracks in Illinois, the 1/5-mile Macon Speedway has played host to some of most famous names in motorsports. Macon Speedway, located in Macon Illinois is one of Illinois premier dirt ovals Created in 1946, it is also one of the oldest continuous operating speedways in Illinois. Built on an old brick factory, it was know for years as "The Other Brickyard," in reference to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway being known as "The Brickyard. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway Indiana (an Enclave of Indianapolis) in the United States, is the home of the " Macon Speedway was owned and operated by the Webb family for many years, but has changed hands many times in the last 20 years. The Current owners are NASCAR stars Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace, Tony Stewart, and local promoter Bob Sargent. Kenneth Schrader (born May 29, 1955 in Fenton Missouri) is a second-generation race car driver Kenny Wallace (born August 23, 1963) is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series driver who until recently drove the #78 Anthony Wayne Stewart (born May 20, 1971 in Columbus Indiana) is an American race car driver/car owner/entrepreneur in NASCAR 's
Notable Defunct Tracks
Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois
Soldier Field was the site of numerous races. Soldier Field (formerly Municipal Grant Park Stadium) is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago Illinois, and is currently home to the NFL A 1/4 mile board track was built, and the first two midget car races at the track in 1939 were won by Sam Hanks. UniontownPennsylvaniaBoardTrack1916Constructionjpg|thumb|right|Construction of a board track in Uniontown Pennsylvania in 1916]] Board track, or motordrome, Midget cars are very small Race cars with a very high Power-to-weight ratios and typically using Four-cylinder engines Despite their name they are fully Sam Hanks ( July 13 1914 &ndash June 27 1994) was an American Racecar driver who won the 1957 Indianapolis 500 The track was also used for motorcycle races. The board track was removed and it was changed to a half-mile dirt oval track. In 1956, NASCAR swung through for its only race at Soldier Field. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Twenty-five cars started the 200-lapper, with Fireball Roberts averaging 61. Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Jr ( January 20, 1929 – July 2, 1964) was one of the pioneering race car drivers of 037 mph to win $850. The racetrack was torn out in 1970.
Joe Shaheen's Springfield Speedway, Springfield, Illinois
Not to be confused with the mile track in Springfield, this now-defunct track was famous in the racing world as "the place to go race after the fair. " Many famous and notable race drivers would run the USAC races at the fairgrounds, then trek across town to Shaheen's track to do more battle. It's configuration changed a few times over the years, with its final configuration being a 3/8 mile clay oval.
Santa Fe Speedway, Willow Springs, Illinois
This track on the Southwest side of Chicago was home to many of Chicago's drivers. Originally built for horses, cars took over as the main attraction in the 1920s. Later that same decade, a tornado took out the original grandstands, and the track was closed. After World War II, two new tracks were built on the site. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including One was a 7/16-mile oval, the other a 1/4 mile oval. This configuration was operational from 1953, until the site was sold for development in 1995. On July 10, 1954, NASCAR's Grand National Division (now known as Sprint Cup) made a stop at Santa Fe Speedway for a 200 lap race. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. The race was won by #3, Dick Rathman, in a 1954 Hudson Hornet. The Hudson Hornet is an automobile that was produced by the Hudson Motor Car Company of Detroit Michigan between 1951 and 1954 Over the years many famous names have raced there, including Benny Parsons, Cale Yarborough, David Pearson, Buddy Baker, and Kyle Petty. Benjamin Stewart Parsons ( July 12 1941 – January 16 2007) was an American NASCAR driver and later an announcer/analyst William Caleb (Cale Yarborough (born March 27, 1940 in Timmonsville South Carolina, near the famous Darlington Raceway) is a businessman and David Gene Pearson (born December 22, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina) is a former American NASCAR Racecar For the American composer see Buddy Baker (composer. For the DC Comics character see Animal Man. Kyle Richard Petty (born June 2, 1960 in Randleman North Carolina) is an American NASCAR driver the son and grandson of racers Richard
Meadowview International Raceway
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List of notable Illinois race car drivers
This is a list of race car drivers from Illinois that have raced in a major touring series, and have held a full-time position there. These series include NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series, NCTS, and Nationwide series, USAC Indy Cars, the IRL or Champ Car Series, ARCA, or one of the major off road racing sanctioning bodies.
Other drivers include "Chicago Gang" midget car racing drivers Emil Andres and Jimmy Snyder (who won the pole position for the 1939 Indianapolis 500). Midget cars are very small Race cars with a very high Power-to-weight ratios and typically using Four-cylinder engines Despite their name they are fully Emil Andres ( July 22 1911 Tinley Park Illinois - July 20 1999 South Holland Illinois) was an American Jimmy Snyder (1909 Chicago Illinois – 29 June 1939 Cahokia Illinois) was an American Racecar driver The term " pole position " comes from the Horse racing term where the number one starter starts on the inside next to the inside pole The 27th Indianapolis 500 took place May 30th 1939 The race was won by the number two car of Wilbur Shaw, who started in the third position
Tracks in Illinois
Asphalt Oval
| Track Name | Location | Length | Sanction | Program |
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| Chicagoland Speedway | Joliet, Illinois | 1. Justin Allgaier (born June 6, 1986 to Mike and Dorothy Allgaier drives the Allgaier Racing Ag-Tech Hoosier Tire Midwest #16 Chevrolet in the ARCA Riverton is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. Assumption is a city in Christian County, Illinois, United States. Gary Bettenhausen (born November 18, 1941) is a retired American auto racing driver Tinley Park is a village located primarily in Cook County, Illinois, United States with a small portion in Will County. Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national Automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level single-seat Open wheel The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Merle Bettenhausen (Born June 9, 1943) is a former American race car driver Tinley Park is a village located primarily in Cook County, Illinois, United States with a small portion in Will County. Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national Automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level single-seat Open wheel Melvin E "Tony" Bettenhausen ( September 12, 1916 Tinley Park Illinois &ndash May 12, 1961 Indianapolis Indiana Tinley Park is a village located primarily in Cook County, Illinois, United States with a small portion in Will County. Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national Automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level single-seat Open wheel Tony Bettenhausen Jr (b October 20 1951, Joliet Illinois &ndash d Tinley Park is a village located primarily in Cook County, Illinois, United States with a small portion in Will County. Champ Car, was the name for a class and specification of cars used in American Championship Car Racing for many decades primarily for use in the Indianapolis Centralia is a city located in Marion, Washington, Clinton, Jefferson Counties in the U Erik Darnell (born December 2, 1982 in Beach Park Illinois) is an American Stock car racing driver currently driving the #99 Northern Beach Park is a village in the Benton and Waukegan Townships of Lake County, Illinois, United States. Taylorville is a city in Christian County, Illinois, United States. Championship Off-Road Racing (usually abbreviated CORR) is a sanctioning body for Offroad racing in the United States. The World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR is an American Off-road racing series Wilmette is a village in New Trier Township, Cook County, Illinois, United States. Championship Off-Road Racing (usually abbreviated CORR) is a sanctioning body for Offroad racing in the United States. The World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR is an American Off-road racing series There are at least two locations in Illinois called Glenview: Glenview Cook County Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago Glenview Aaron Fike (born November 24, 1982) is a NASCAR and USAC driver from Galesburg Illinois. Galesburg is a city in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. AJ Fike is an American racecar driver He was born on December 29, 1980 and resides in Galesburg Illinois. Galesburg is a city in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. Fred Lorenzen (born December 30, 1934 in Elmhurst Illinois) is a former NASCAR driver Elmhurst is an affluent Suburb of Chicago in DuPage County, Illinois. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Phillip McGilton (born October 6, 1978, in Marion Illinois) is an American Racecar driver and businessman Marion is the second largest city in Southern Illinois and serves as the region's largest retail trade center Danica Sue Patrick (born March 25, 1982 in Beloit Wisconsin) is an American Auto racing driver competing in the IndyCar Series Roscoe is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois, a Suburb of Rockford incorporated in 1965 The Indy Racing League, better known as IRL, is the sanctioning body of a predominantly American based Open-wheel racing series. Eric Smith may refer to Eric Smith (UK politician (1908&ndash1951 British Conservative politician MP 1950&ndash1951 Eric Smith (artist Bloomington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States and the County seat. Scott Taylor is the name of Scott Taylor (b 1967 MLB left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox (1992-93 Scott Taylor (b Belvidere is a city in Boone County, Illinois, United States. Championship Off-Road Racing (usually abbreviated CORR) is a sanctioning body for Offroad racing in the United States. The World Series of Off-Road Racing (WSORR is an American Off-road racing series Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. Mark Voigt, (born October 5, 1961 in Marine Illinois) is a former NASCAR driver Marine is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Springfield is the capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 116482 (U "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. Chicagoland Speedway is a speedway in Joliet Illinois, USA southwest of Chicago. Joliet is a city in Will county in the US state of Illinois, located 40 miles southwest of Chicago. 5 Miles | NASCAR, ARCA, IRL, USAC | Major League auto racing. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. NASCAR Sprint Cup, ARCA Re/Max series, and the IRL all hold points races here. |
| Gateway International Raceway | Madison, Illinois | 1. Gateway International Raceway is a race track in Madison Illinois, USA just minutes from Downtown St Madison is a city in Madison County and partially in St Clair County, Illinois, United States. 25 Miles | NASCAR, ARCA, USAC | NCTS, NASCAR Nationwide Series, ARCA Re/Max Series |
| Grundy County Speedway | Morris, Illinois | 1/3 mile | Unaffillated | Late Models, Mid-Am (unsanctioned), Street & Pure Stocks |
| I-70 QMA | Greenville, Illinois | 1/10 Mile | QMA | QMA Quarter Midgets |
| Rockford Speedway | Loves Park, Illinois (Rockford) | 1/4 Mile | NASCAR | NASCAR Late Models, NASCAR Grand Nationals, NASCAR Short Trackers, NASCAR Road Runners, Winged Women on Wheels, National Figure 8 League, Hornets, Super Cups |
Dirt Oval
| Track Name | Location | Length | Sanction | Program |
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| Belle-Claire Speedway | Belleville, Illinois | 1/4 Mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman, and Pure Stock |
| Bureau County Speedway | Princeton, Illinois | 3/8 mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMPLate Models, Modifieds, B-Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hornets |
| Charleston Speedway | Charleston, Illinois | 3/8 Mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Modifieds, Super Streets, Hornets |
| Clay County Speedway | Flora, Illinois | 1/3 mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Modifieds |
| Faribury American Legion Speedway | Fairbury, Illinois | 1/4 Mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Late Models, Modifieds and Sportsman |
| Fayette County Speedway | Brownstown, Illinois | 3/8 Mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Modifieds, Sportsman |
| Farmer City Speedway | Farmer City, Illinois | 1/4 mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman |
| Freeport Raceway park | Freeport, Illinois | 1/2 Mile | Unafilliated | Late Models, Modifieds, B-Modifieds, Sportsman, Hobby Stock, Pure Stock, and Hornets |
| Highland Speedway | Highland, Illinois | 1/4 Mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman |
| LaSalle Speedway | LaSalle, Illinois | 1/4 mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks, & 4 Cyl. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a Stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. Morris is a city in Grundy County, Illinois, United States. The population was 11928 at the 2000 census and estimated to be 12939 in 2005 A " late model car " refers to a newer car which has been recently designed or fabricated The Mid American Stock Car Series is a traveling Sportsman Series in the Midwestern United States. Greenville is a city in Bond County, Illinois, United States, 46 miles east of St JakeDempster NCQMAjpg|thumb|right|Jake Dempster in his Quarter Midget car at the North Carolina QMA in July 2007]] Quarter Midget racing is a form of racing Loves Park is a city in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. Belleville is a city in St Clair County, Illinois, United States. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Princeton is a city in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on For the Illinois village once known as Charleston see Brimfield Illinois. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Flora is a city in Clay County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5086 at the 2000 census United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Fairbury is a city in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Brownstown is a village in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Farmer City is a city in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Freeport is the County seat of Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. Highland is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on The city of LaSalle, mistakenly spelled La Salle, is located in LaSalle County, Illinois, at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Interstate United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Hornets |
| Macon Speedway | Macon, Illinois | 1/5 Mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Late Models, Sportsman, Hornets, Street Stocks, and CARS Late Models |
| Lincoln Speedway | Lincoln, Illinois | 1/4 mile | United Midwestern Promoters | UMP Late Models, Modifieds, Sportsman |
| Peoria Speedway | Peoria, Illinois | 1/4 Mile | Formerly NASCAR, Unsanctioned for 2008 [1] | Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hornets |
| Quad City Speedway | East Moline, Illinois | 1/4 mile | Late Models | |
| Quincy Raceway | Quincy, Illinois | 1/4 mile | Late models, Modifieds, Hobby Stocks, Hornets | |
| Southern Illinois State Fairgrounds | DuQuoin, Illinois | 1 Mile | ARCA, USAC, AMA | ARCA Re/Max Series, USAC Midgets, Sprints, and Silver Crown, UMP Sportsman, AMA Grand National Flat Track. Macon Speedway, located in Macon Illinois is one of Illinois premier dirt ovals Macon is a city in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1213 at the 2000 census United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on A " late model car " refers to a newer car which has been recently designed or fabricated A " late model car " refers to a newer car which has been recently designed or fabricated Lincoln Speedway located in Lincoln Illinois, is a 1/4 mile dirt race track Lincoln is a small city in Logan County, Illinois, United States. United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on Peoria Illinois (named after the Peoria tribe is the largest city on the Illinois River and the County seat of Peoria County, Illinois The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing ( NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of Stock cars in the United States. A " late model car " refers to a newer car which has been recently designed or fabricated East Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. A " late model car " refers to a newer car which has been recently designed or fabricated Quincy Illinois, known as the " Gem City " is a city on the Mississippi River in Adams County, Illinois, United States DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack in Du Quoin Illinois, about 90 miles southeast of St Louis Du Quoin is a city in Perry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6448 at the 2000 census The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 280000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 280000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns |
| Springfield Mile | Springfield, Illinois | 1 Mile | ARCA, USAC, AMA | ARCA Re/Max Series, USAC Midgets, Sprints, and Silver Crown, UMP Sportsman, AMA Grand National Flat Track. Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack is a one mile long clay oval motor racetrack on the grounds of the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, the state capitol Springfield is the capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 116482 (U The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 280000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns United Midwestern Promoters (UMP is a Short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on The American Motorcyclist Association is an American not-for-profit organization of more than 280000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns |
Drag Strips
| Track Name | Location | Length | Sanction | Program |
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| Gateway International Raceway | Madison, Illinois | 1/4 (. Gateway International Raceway is a race track in Madison Illinois, USA just minutes from Downtown St Madison is a city in Madison County and partially in St Clair County, Illinois, United States. 25) Mile | NHRA | NHRA National Series |
| Motion Raceway | Assumption, Illinois | 1000 feet | Unaffilliated | Street-style racing |
| Byron Dragway | Byron, Illinois | 1/8 Mile | IHRA | Super Pro, Pro, Street, Cycle, Jr. "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. Motion Raceway is a Drag strip that operated from 1970 until 1983 Assumption is a city in Christian County, Illinois, United States. Byron is a city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States located on the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad, Illinois Route 72, Dragster |
| Coles County Dragway | Charleston, Illinois | 1/8 Mile | NHRA | Super Pro, Pro, Street, Cycle, Jr Dragster |
| Cordova Dragway Park | Cordova, Illinois | 1/4 Mile | NHRA | Top Eliminator, Modified, True Street, Super ET, Pro Bikes, Jr. For the Illinois village once known as Charleston see Brimfield Illinois. "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. Cordova is a village in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. Dragster |
| I-57 Dragstrip | Benton, Illinois | 1/8 Mile | NHRA | Super Pro, Pro, Footbrake, Trophy Street, King of the Street, Dixie Doorslammers, Outlaw Streetcars, Jr. Benton is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. Dragsters, and street bikes |
| MidState Dragway | Havana, Illinois | 1/8 Mile | NHRA | Super Pro, Pro, Street, Cycle, Jr Dragster |
Road Courses
| Track Name | Location | Length | Sanction | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobahn Country Club | Joliet, Illinois | 1. Havana is a city in Mason County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3577 at the 2000 census "NHRA" redirects here For other uses see NHRA (disambiguation. Autobahn Country Club is a Road racing complex located near Joliet Illinois Joliet is a city in Will county in the US state of Illinois, located 40 miles southwest of Chicago. 5, 2. 06, 3. 56, and . 8 miles | SCCA, NASA | Various racing programs |
| Blackhawk Farms Raceway | South Beloit, Illinois | 1. The Sports Car Club of America ( SCCA) is a club and sanctioning body supporting Road racing, rally, and Autocross in the United States The National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA, ˈnæsə is an agency of the United States government, responsible for the nation's public space program Blackhawk Farms is a 195 mile private circuit racetrack located in South Beloit, Illinois on a farm South Beloit is a city in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States. 95 miles | SCCA, Midwestern Council, VSCDA, and SVRA | Various racing programs |
| Concept Haulers Motor Speedway | Norway, Illinois | Multiple tracks | WKA | Multiple classes |
| Gateway International Raceway | Madison, Illinois | 1. The Sports Car Club of America ( SCCA) is a club and sanctioning body supporting Road racing, rally, and Autocross in the United States The Midwestern Council of Sports Car Clubs was formed in 1958 and is a confederation of eight separate Wisconsin and Illinois amateur racing organizations Norway Illinois is an Unincorporated community in Mission Township, LaSalle County, Illinois, USA. Gateway International Raceway is a race track in Madison Illinois, USA just minutes from Downtown St Madison is a city in Madison County and partially in St Clair County, Illinois, United States. 77 Mile | Unaffilliated | None at present time |
| Meadowdale International Raceway | Carpentersville, Illinois | 3. Meadowdale International Raceway was a Race track located near Carpentersville Illinois. Carpentersville is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. 27 miles | SCCA, USAC, AMA, karting | Various racing programs between 1958 and 1968, now a park |
Motocross Tracks
| Track Name | Location | Length | Sanction | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Trail Motosports | Casey, Illinois | Multiple tracks | AMA | Various programs throughout the year |
| Triple R Motocross | Nashville, Illinois | Multiple tracks | AMA | Various programs throughout the year |
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