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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

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

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

Charleston Speedway ends Late Model hiatus with MA...

5/20/2023

CHARLESTON, IL (Saturday, May 20th) - Photos from the MARS Late Model Championship powered by FK Rod Ends and the MARS Modified Championship powered by Summit Racing Equipment held on Saturday Night, May 20th at the Charleston Speedway in Charleston, Illinois! El Paso, Illinois' Ryan Unzicker claimed the 'Graves 40' and the $5,000 up for grabs at the Charleston Speedway for the MARS Racing Series Late Model Championship powered by FK Rod Ends ahead of Rich Dawson and Mike Harrison! Kyle...more

Tags: Charleston Speedway, MARS - Midwest Auto Racing Series, DIRTcar

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