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60 years in the books; Trunks full of Treats a suc...

10/11/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10.07.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL The 60th straight season of Stock Car Racing at The Charleston Speedway comes to a successful close with high expectations for the 61st season of 2024! We MUST recognize the Fans, the Drivers, the Teams and the Partners of The Charleston Speedway for everything you have done over the past 6 decades to ensure that Stock Car Racing is ALIVE and WELL in a Central Illinois town, otherwise known for its University. In 1964, Mr....more

Tags: Kenny Carmichael, Brent Moore, Gabe Menser

10th Annual Fall Nationals Crowns National Champio...

10/3/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9.30.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL The 10th Annual DIRTcar Fall Nationals for DIRTcar Street Stock is in the books, and WOW, What A Night It Was! First and foremost, we want to send the biggest THANK-YOU to each and every partner, fan, driver, car owner, and race team that chose to be a part of the success of the 10th Annual DIRTcar Fall Nationals at The Charleston Speedway. Without YOU, none of this would even be possible, so THANK YOU from the bottom of our...more

Tags: Gary Walker, Dalton Shafer, Matthew Mackey

Champions Crowned; 104 entries for Championship Ni...

9/26/2023

Champions Crowned; 104 entries for Championship Night; Randy Smyser streaks ends with a flat tire; Sparks fly after Hornet feature-- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9.23.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL Championship Night at The Races was the final night of points racing for the 2023 season. The night where a years’ worth of hard work, perseverance and effort is recognized. Seven of the 104 teams signed in, hoping that at the end of the night, their effort would be good enough for their driver...more

Tags: Gary Walker, Gabe Menser, Kasey Schrock

Double Down Sizzler sees 106 entries

9/20/2023

Double Down Sizzler sees 106 entries; Tyler Nicely extends his National Point Lead by winning DIRTcar Modified; Randy Smyser, UNSTOPPABLE; Point leaders in all divisions hang on to their lead-- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9.16.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL The Double Down Sizzler was an opportunity for ALL competitors to capture DOUBLE Championship Points in their quest to become the 2023 Charleston Speedway Track Champion! 106 Drivers signed in to take advantage of this unique...more

Tags: Kenny Carmichael, Tyler Nicely, Gabe Menser

Freaky 40 presented by McHugh’s Double Drive-Thru...

9/6/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9.2.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL Freaky 40 presented by McHugh’s Double Drive-Thru sees NEW winner, Gabe Menser; Danny Schwartz Wins DIRTcar Modified; Randy Smyser continues Streak; Devon Webb wins FIRST EVER DIRTcar Hornet feature-- The 4th running of the Freaky 40 for Topless DIRTcar Pro Modified presented by McHugh’s Double Drive-thru lived up to every ounce of the anticipation!! Heading into the event, 3x winner Deece Schwartz looked to be the favorite....more

Tags: Kenny Carmichael, A.J. Cline, Guy Taylor

Owen Steinkoenig--10th different DIRTcar Modified...

8/29/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8.26.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL The roller coaster of weather on Saturday had everyone second guessing what to do. The facility received 0.8” of rain overnight on Friday, and there seemed to be a storm headed straight for the Speedway at 4pm. Brad Agney and his staff were on eggshells all day long, but eventually at 3pm the decision was made to press forward until Mother Nature put her foot down. As the afternoon and evening progressed, the storm broke up,...more

Tags: Kenny Carmichael, Rockett Bennett, Gabe Menser

Driver Appreciation Night Big Hit; DIRTcar Factory...

8/22/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8.19.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL Yet another gorgeous night to be at The Charleston Speedway. 117 cars checked in, 12 DIRTcar Factory Stock, including local favorite, Randy Smyser. The night would start off on a high note for Smyser and end the exact same way. Smyser qualified fast time with a time of 18.070, which would start him pole position in Heat #1, after fending off the challenge from the #65 of Wally Kerst, Smyser would win heat #1. John Strawser...more

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar, Street Stocks

DIRTcar Modified National points leader, Tyler Nic...

8/14/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8.12.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL What an exciting night to be at The Charleston Speedway. 110 cars checked in, 34 DIRTcar Modified entries, including DIRTcar Modified National Point leader, Tyler Nicely! Nicely would prove to be the night’s victor, but his win would not be without effort. The event started with qualifying and the Ashmore, IL native, Deece Schwartz, would just miss fast time qualifying with a time of 14.432, to Nicely’s 14.317; with 3rd quick...more

Tags: Kenny Carmichael, Dalton Shafer, Tyler Nicely

Fan Appreciation HUGE Success, Reigning Modified T...

8/8/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8.5.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL Fan Appreciation night is a highly anticipated event at The Charleston Speedway for both fans, drivers, and teams alike. The ability for fans to directly interact with all the drivers and teams puts smiles on EVERYONE’S faces! The memories made, memories shared, and memories reminisced will never be forgotten. For those not fortunate enough to be in attendance, Fan Appreciation Night is where fans pay $5 bucks at the front...more

Tags: Rockett Bennett, Kasey Schrock, Deece Schwartz

Two Nights of Racing, Four BIG WILD rides, King co...

6/27/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 6.24.2023 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL With POWRi National Midgets kicking off their 10th Annual Illinois Speedweek at The Charleston Speedway, that would mean two nights of racing were in store for teams and fans! National Midgets, DIRTcar Modified, DIRTcar Pro Modified and DIRTcar Hornets would compete on Thursday June 22. The POWRi National Midgets NEVER disappoint. Early in the feature, leader Cannon McIntosh and 2nd place Thomas “Tmez”, Meseraull would make...more

Tags: Cannon McIntosh, Gabe Menser, Deece Schwartz

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