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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

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

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

61 years is underway; 115 cars; Mothers were celeb...

5/13/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5.11.2024 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL The 61st straight season of Stock Car Racing at The Charleston Speedway is OFFICIALLY underway, and if what we saw Saturday was any indication of things to come; 2024 is sure to be exciting! We tried getting the year started on April 27, 2024; however, Mother Nature never let us even open the gates. Then we tried again on May 4, 2024 and Mother Nature raised opposition again, just as soon as all of the Heat Races were...more

Tags: Dakota Ewing, Brayden Doyle, Danny White

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