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OPENING NIGHT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER--

1/20/2026

We are just 95 days away from The 63rd Consecutive Season Opener at The Charleston Speedway! For over sixty years, the best Modified, Stock Car, Late Model, and Hornet racing has taken place just 4mi East of Charleston, IL. on ILRT16 at The Charleston Speedway. We can't wait to see you as we kick off the 63rd season on April 25, 2026!

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

THE SWARM INVADES JUNE 13, 2026

1/5/2026

The SWARM for DIRTcar Hornets presented by JAX Mobile Detailing will invade The Charleston Speedway once again on Jubne 13, 2026!! If you like BIG money on the Line... If you like a 21 car of DIRTcar Hornets... If you like 3 WIDE Rolling Starts... If you like 25 laps to duke it out for the top prize... THIS IS THE EVENT YOU MUST ATTEND!!! June 13, 2026!

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar, Hornets

The 13th Annual DIRTcar Fall Nationals, Oct 2 & 3,...

1/5/2026

For 12 consecutive years, The Charleston Speedway has served as the destination for The DIRTcar Stock Car Fall Nationals, and 2026 will be no different. October 2 & 3, 2026 is the date that The 13th Annual DIRTcar Stock Car Fall Nationals will be held at The Charleston Speedway! In addition to DIRTcar Stock Cars, the DIRTcar Hornet Fall Nationals event will take place. Both divisions season will come to a conclusion with the crowning of 2 National Champions at The Fall Nationals! 1 race...more

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar, DIRTcar Fall Nationals

The 38 Special presented by Leaf Tree Service for...

1/5/2026

The 38 Special for DIRTcar Modified presented by Leaf Tree Service will once again return to The Charleston Speedway in 2026! September 19, 2026. over $10 THOUSAND dollars will be up for grabs! This is a must see event--

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

The Hotter Faster 40

1/1/2026

McHugh's Double Drive thru with locations in Mattoon, IL. and Charleston, IL has retruned to bring you The Hotter Faster 40 for Topless DIRTcar Pro Modified!! This exciting event features our DIRTcar Pro Modified division, with a bit of a twist; ALL of the DIRTcar Pro Modified drivers/teams are required to remove their roof for this event!! Not only does this create a unique experience for fans to get a birds eye veiw of the drivers working inside their cars; it also drastically changes the...more

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar, DIRTcar Pro Modifieds

2025 Season Recap, Awards Night, Champs Officially...

11/4/2025

The 62nd season is in the books; Champions were Crowned; Rodney Standerfer guest speaker! ---- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11.4.2025 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL For 62 straight years The Charleston Speedway has been a destination for Modified Stock Car Racing in Coles County. Perfectly situated just 4mi East of Charleston Illinois, right along IL RT 16, The Charleston Speedway offers extremely easy access to some of the most amazing Modified Stock Car Racing you’ve ever seen. Started as...more

Tags: Brayden Doyle, Jesse Simmons, Donnie Cheesman

The 12th Annual DIRTcar Fall Nationals

9/29/2025

Make plans NOW to be at The Charleston Speedway for The 12th Annual DIRTcar Fall Nationals for DIRTcar Stock Car, DIRTcar Factory Stock and DIRTcar Hornets. If those divisions don't have you excited enough, we will also be racing DIRTcar Modified, DIRTcar Pro Modified, DIRTcar Pro Late Model and DIRTcar KidModz! It is sure to be an action packed weekend. The event kicks off on October 9th with an OPEN Test & Tune for ANY AND ALL types of racecars! ALL cars and ALL drivers are invited to this...more

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

The Weather FINALLY cooperated, Wenthe Wins DIRTca...

7/28/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7.26.2025 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL Quite possibly the biggest story of the night, seemed to be the fact that the weather FINALLY cooperated and allowed us to do racecar things with our racecar friends at our favorite racecar track, The Charleston Speedway!! We have suffered 9 total rain outs thus far in 2025, making the last Saturday in July, only the fifth race of the season. The drivers were ready to get back to slinging dirt, and the fans were ready to...more

Tags: David Henderson, Brent Moore, David Shain

Championship Auto Racing PLUS KidModz

7/21/2025

Jusy 26, 2025 DIRTcar Modified DIRTcar Pro Modified DIRTcar Stock Car DIRTcar Factory Stock DIRTcar Hornet PLUS*** DIRTcar KidModz Pits open at 3pm Grandstands at 4pm Racing at 7pm

Tags: Charleston Speedway

$5 FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT!! AUGUST 2, 2025

7/17/2025

Fan Appreciation Night + Driver Autographs + Championship Auto Racing Fan Appreciation Night made possible by Steak 'n Shake of Mattoon, Il. This is the night we show appreciation for our wonderful fans and say THANK YOU!! In addition to $5 grandstand tickets--Fans will get up close and personal with the drivers and cars during intermission time! All the cars will be brought out onto the track where the drivers will have an opportunity to meet the fans, pass out autographs and show off their...more

Tags: Charleston Speedway, Modifieds, Stock Cars

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