Macon Speedway Set For 95Q/Dynagraphics Firecracker 40’s…Take 2

(Macon, IL) After back-to-back weather cancelations, Macon Speedway is set to reopen the gates to fans and competitors this coming Saturday, June 29.  On tap is the rescheduled 95Q/Dynagraphics Firecracker 40’s and Bud Light Ladies Night.  Six divisions of racing will be joined by a Kids Gold Rush for those aged 11 and under.  Admission …

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Mother Nature Takes Another At Macon Speedway

Dynagraphics/95Q Firecracker 40’s Moved To Saturday, June 29 (Macon, IL) For the fifth time this season, Macon Speedway officials have been forced to cancel a night of racing at the 1/5-mile racetrack.  This time, much like the others, Mother Nature’s wrath of heavy rains proved to be too much as the grounds of the facility …

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Macon Speedway Set For 95Q/Dynagraphics Firecracker 40’s

Special Races Set For Pro Lates & Topless Modifieds (Macon, IL) Macon Speedway is putting everything in place for a Saturday night full of racing action and fireworks, this Saturday, June 22.  It is Firecracker 40 night, featuring 40-lap features for the Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models and BillingsleyRewards Modifieds.  The Modifieds will run …

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Heavy Rains Cancel Macon Speedway Midget Speedweek Event

(Macon, IL) For the second straight season, heavy rains have forced the cancellation of POWRi’s Illinois Midget Speedweek event at Macon Speedway.  The Saturday, June 15 program had Midgets, Micros, Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models, and Sportsman on tap.  Only one event remains on the Speedweek schedule, the Sunday afternoon show at Lincoln Speedway. …

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Midgets Heading To Macon Saturday/Lincoln Sunday

(Macon, IL) – The star power of POWRi Illinois Speedweek is evident each and every year with headliners swarming from around the world to the “Illini State” for a thrilling five-night stretch. This week’s sixth annual running is no different, featuring the trio of Logan Seavey, Tanner Thorson, and Michael Pickens all chasing a second …

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Trio of Former Champions Aiming for Second Speedweek Title

BELLEVILLE, ILL. (June 10, 2019) – The star power of POWRi Illinois Speedweek is evident each and every year with headliners swarming from around the world to the “Illini State” for a thrilling five-night stretch. This week’s sixth annual running is no different, featuring the trio of Logan Seavey, Tanner Thorson, and Michael Pickens all …

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Vanapeldoorn Surprises, Takes Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge

By BZ (Macon, IL) Erik Vanapeldoorn has shown up for big races at Macon Speedway before. He’s no stranger. In fact, he set the qualifying record last season. He’s won races in his orange 4-cylinder Hornet, just not the Hornet Challenge. After taking the Friday night opener at Lincoln Speedway and the $1,000 payday, Vanapeldoorn …

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Big Night Of Entertainment Set For Tonight At Macon

It is Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge and Diesel Truck/Little League night presented by Cat & DMH RACE DAY at Macon Speedway! Tonight race fans will be treated to a number of different facets of an entertaining night of action. Caterpillar and Decatur Memorial Hospital will be presenting the evening which includes the Ed Cain …

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A Busy Night Set For Saturday Night At Macon Speedway

Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge To Pay $1,000 To Win (Macon, IL) This coming Saturday, June 8, Macon Speedway fans will be treated to a number of different facets of an entertaining night of action.  Caterpillar and Decatur Memorial Hospital will be presenting the evening which includes the Ed Cain Trucking Hornet Challenge, a Diesel …

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Fans Get Their Money’s Worth On Crazy Macon Night

By BZ (Macon, IL) The fan favorite night returned to Macon Speedway with the Five Night Buck where general admission was a mere $5. Thanks to that as well as a special kids bicycle giveaway, the stands were jam-packed full of spectators. A field of 100 cars among seven racing divisions once again is becoming …

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