Illinois State Fair Race Time!

kendirt · 8/12/25, 9:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 767

if they have this many, they need to move the entire schedule here. Races have not been worth watching anything more than the highlights lately.

Yeah, maybe they should. 40 pre-entered.

TEI PR · 8/12/25, 11:31 PM

Dale · 8/13/25, 7:44 AM

The IL state fair is worth going to just for the food. Throw in a USAC race right across the street from the food pavilion and it becomes one of the highlights of every summer.

TEI PR · 8/14/25, 10:16 AM

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ronmil · 8/14/25, 12:07 PM

I haven't been since 2015 because of the drive time from Evansville. But I enjoyed it when I went. I would never badmouth it. We need to support the mile tracks or they will be gone. I've been to every Ted Horn 100 since 1965 and I always find something to enjoy. DuQuoin is totally different atmosphere from Springfield. More rural, or country, in my opinion. Track surface and configuration is totally different as well.

Charles Nungester · 8/14/25, 6:01 PM

This isn't boring no matter what anyone says.
Bryston was down a cylinder. Used the AJ line got the lead back twice after losing it. You can hear the crowd when she clears Leary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Od5MxaZl8&t=217s

miledirt · 8/15/25, 6:12 AM

100% Charles...

No, this isn't a sprint car race on a high banked quarter. Strategy is involved, taking care of your tires and car in that first half+ of the race. If they don't tear up a lot of stuff in hot laps, there should be a semi and just making this race is going to be something to watch. Wouldn't miss it

flagboy55 · 8/15/25, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by oppweld

You show and I will bring the stuff! You know that alone is worth the trip.

You are correct. But got a 3 day appointment next week in central Indiana I’m prepping for

TEI PR · 8/16/25, 6:13 AM

IT IS RACE WEEKEND AT THE Illinois State Fair! IT IS 62ND BETTENHAUSEN 100 RACE DAY!

Illinois State Fair Racing Weekend – August 16 & 17, STARTS TODAY! Two days. Two premier series. One legendary mile track. It’s time for the Illinois State Fairgrounds to rumble!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 – Racing at 1:00 PM

Bettenhausen 100 presented by Hunt Brothers Pizza

The USAC Racing Silver Crown Series hits the dirt for 100 miles of high-speed, open-wheel action in one of the most sought-after victories all season. A fair tradition like no other with Champ Cars on a dirt mile!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 – Sportsman at 11:45 AM, ARCA at 1:00 PM

Allen Crowe 100 – ARCA Menards Series

The stars of the ARCA Menards Series tackle the Mile for 100 laps of thrilling stock car racing. Plus, the Sportsman division kicks off the day with exciting local action!

TICKET INFORMATION

DISCOUNTED TICKETS available NOW by calling:

Track Enterprises: 217-764-3200

IL State Fair Box Office: 217-782-1979

SAVE BIG on ARCA tickets at your local Menards store!

Tickets will also be available at the gate each day.

Be sure to be up to date on items allowed/not allowed in the grandstands at the Fair at https://statefair.illinois.gov/info/...ted-items.html

Come early, enjoy the fair, and then catch heart-pounding action at one of America’s most historic dirt tracks!

Illinois State Fairgrounds – Springfield, IL

More info at: www.trackenterprises.com

#IllinoisStateFair #Bettenhausen100 #HuntBrothersPizza #AllenCrowe100 #USACSilverCrown #ARCA #DirtMile #SpringfieldIL #TrackEnterprises #racingweekend

nodramazone20 · 8/18/25, 3:26 PM

Kody Swanson is very good at understanding that the money is paid out after the 100 miles, not after Hot Laps and Qualifying

8/16/25, 6:13 AM	#19 Re: Illinois State Fair Race Time!
TEI PR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 1,441	IT IS RACE WEEKEND AT THE Illinois State Fair! IT IS 62ND BETTENHAUSEN 100 RACE DAY! Illinois State Fair Racing Weekend – August 16 & 17, STARTS TODAY! Two days. Two premier series. One legendary mile track. It’s time for the Illinois State Fairgrounds to rumble! SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 – Racing at 1:00 PM Bettenhausen 100 presented by Hunt Brothers Pizza The USAC Racing Silver Crown Series hits the dirt for 100 miles of high-speed, open-wheel action in one of the most sought-after victories all season. A fair tradition like no other with Champ Cars on a dirt mile! SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 – Sportsman at 11:45 AM, ARCA at 1:00 PM Allen Crowe 100 – ARCA Menards Series The stars of the ARCA Menards Series tackle the Mile for 100 laps of thrilling stock car racing. Plus, the Sportsman division kicks off the day with exciting local action! TICKET INFORMATION DISCOUNTED TICKETS available NOW by calling: Track Enterprises: 217-764-3200 IL State Fair Box Office: 217-782-1979 SAVE BIG on ARCA tickets at your local Menards store! Tickets will also be available at the gate each day. Be sure to be up to date on items allowed/not allowed in the grandstands at the Fair at https://statefair.illinois.gov/info/...ted-items.html Come early, enjoy the fair, and then catch heart-pounding action at one of America’s most historic dirt tracks! Illinois State Fairgrounds – Springfield, IL More info at: www.trackenterprises.com #IllinoisStateFair #Bettenhausen100 #HuntBrothersPizza #AllenCrowe100 #USACSilverCrown #ARCA #DirtMile #SpringfieldIL #TrackEnterprises #racingweekend