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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

Schwartz pulls within 1 of 100 feature wins; Ewing...

5/21/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 5.18.2024 CHARLESTON SPEEDWAY: CHARLESTON, IL What a perfect night to be at The Charleston Speedway!! As always, a HUGE shout out to the fans, the drivers the car owners, the teams and our great volunteer track staff! YOU all are the ones that make EVERY race night, a SUCCESS!! Mother Nature decided to play nice, so not only were we able to complete our regularly scheduled races, we were able to race 2 more of the “make-up” feature events from May 4, 2024. Be sure &...more

Tags: Gabe Menser, Danny Schwartz, Dakota Ewing

The Hotter Faster 40 for TOPLESS DIRTcar Pro Modif...

9/2/2024

For Immediate Release: Charleston, IL. - September 2, 2024 After the disappointment of the cancellation of events at The Charleston Speedway on August 31, 2024; sponsors and officials have met and were able to solidify a make-up date!! The Hotter Faster 40 for TOPLESS DIRTcar Pro Modifieds presented by McHugh’s Double Drive Thru has been (re)scheduled for September 14, 2024!! Same guaranteed purse, Same guaranteed bonuses, Same great racing, Same awesome partners…..IT’S GOING TO BE...more

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar Pro Modifieds, McHugh's Double Drive-Thru

The Hotter Faster 40 for TOPLESS DIRTcar Pro Modif...

9/10/2024

The Hotter Faster 40 for Topless DIRTcar Pro Modified presented by McHugh's Double Drive Thru is THIS Satruday night, September 14, 2024, at The Charleston Speedway. Don't miss this rare opportunity to have a birds eye view into the cockpit as the drivers navigate for 40 laps to see who will take home the big pay check! $1,500 to Win, $100 to Start, 22 Cars for 40 laps. This is a race you will not want to miss! Additional bonus' such as: $100 FAST TIME Award $100 to Win - $50 to Start DASH 4...more

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar Pro Modifieds, McHugh's Double Drive-Thru

The Summer Shootout Double Points Night!

6/16/2025

The Summer Shootout June 21, 2025 DOUBLE TRACK POINTS NIGHT for ALL DIVISIONS! All 7 divisions will be in action, DIRTcar Modified DIRTcar Pro Modified DIRTcar Pro Late Model DIRTcar Stock Car DIRTcar Factory Stock DIRTcar Hornet Charleston Crown Vic BE THERE!!!

Tags: Charleston Speedway, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, DIRTcar Factory Stock

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

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

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