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Leary Leads Silver Crown Series to Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield

by MikeAugust 18, 2026

CJ Leary From 2025 Illinois State Fair Race – Event Horizon Photo

SPRINGFIELD, IL – the big cars of the USAC Silver Crown Championship return to one of their most historic venues, as Greenfield, Indiana’s C.J. Leary leads the series to the Springfield Mile for the 63rd Running of the Bettenhausen 100 Presented by Hunt Brothers Pizza on Saturday, August 22, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.

Leary enters Springfield following a victory in the series’ most recent event on the pavement at Iowa Speedway, his second win of the 2026 season. He leads the Silver Crown championship standings by 45 points over two-time and defending national champion Justin Grant.

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Deuser Claims Pro Late Model 100 During Two-Day Bass Tire Family Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeAugust 10, 2026

Deuser Claims Pro Late Model 100 During Two-Day Bass Tire Family Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — What began under the lights Saturday night and concluded beneath the Sunday afternoon sun turned into a memorable two-day edition of Bass Tire Family Night at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, with eight feature winners crowned across the historic quarter-mile and 5/8-mile ovals.

Saturday’s program opened with a strong field of more than 20 CP Race Wear Bandoleros, and once again it was Lucas Harrison showing the way. Several cautions slowed the early portion of the race, but Harrison remained in command and drove the No. 1H to his third Nashville feature victory in four starts this season. Carter Clapp finished second, followed by Brantley Emberton, Jordan Bauer and Jedrek Sindler.

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Championship Battles Heat Up as Bass Tire Family Night Approaches at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeAugust 5, 2026

The Pro Late Models headline Bass Tire Family Night in Nashville (Jeff Ames Photo)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With the calendar turning to August, every point has become increasingly valuable at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Drivers in all eight championship divisions will return to action on Saturday, August 8, as Bass Tire Family Night brings another full evening of grassroots racing and family entertainment to the historic facility.

Headlining the night will be a 100-lap Pro Late Model feature, joined by the Turnkey Autoworks HRA Street Stocks, Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, Pest Doctor Front Runners, Legends, and CP Race Wear Bandoleros. With several championship races separated by only a handful of markers, Saturday could prove to be one of the most pivotal nights of the 2026 season.

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Heartland Racing Association Street Stocks Added to Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Schedule for Two Marquee 2026 Dates

by MikeJuly 16, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway officials announced today a major addition to the 2026 racing calendar, officially welcoming the high-octane Turnkey Autoworks HRA Street Stock Division to the historic roster for two upcoming events.

The heavy hitting touring division will make its first added appearance on Saturday, August 8th, before returning to Music City for the crown jewel of the short-track season, the 41st Running of the All American 400 Weekend on Saturday, November 7th. (more…)

Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway’s North-South Super Late Model Challenge Canceled Due to Weather Forecast

by MikeJuly 9, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Officials from Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and the ASA Southern Super Series have announced that Saturday’s North-South Super Late Model Challenge, featuring Super Late Models, has been canceled due to an unfavorable weather forecast calling for an approximately 80 percent chance of rain and the potential for strong thunderstorms throughout the day and into Saturday night. The Friday practice has also been scratched.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Set for ASA Southern Super Series North-South Super Late Model Challenge This Saturday

by MikeJuly 9, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — One of the premier Super Late Model events of the summer comes to the historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway this Saturday, July 11, as the ASA Southern Super Series returns to Music City for the North-South Super Late Model Challenge 100. A talented field featuring championship contenders, nationally recognized veterans, rising stars, and hometown favorites will battle for 100 laps on one of America’s most historic short tracks.

Grandstands open and qualifying begins at 3:00 p.m., with feature racing set to start at 5:00 p.m. The North-South Super Late Model Challenge 100 headlines a full night of racing that also includes Street Stocks on the quarter-mile, along with Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks, Pro/Masters Legends, Semi-Pro/Young Lion Legends, Pest Doctor Front Runners, and CP Race Wear Bandoleros.

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Independence Day Fireworks Meet High-Speed Motorcycle Racing at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

by MikeJuly 1, 2026

(Du Quoin, IL) Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250^th birthday celebration, Saturday, July 4.

For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport, featuring the nation’s top professional dirt track motorcycle racers battling bar-to-bar on purpose-built race bikes. On a Mile track like DuQuoin, riders draft in tight packs, slide through the corners, and race inches apart at speeds of more than 140 mph.

The result is a spectacle unlike anything else in motorsports: thunderous motorcycles, close-quarters racing, last-lap strategy, and the possibility of a photo finish every time the pack comes to the checkered flag.

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8 Drivers and Teams Celebrate Wins During Stars, Stripes & Speed Weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

by MikeJune 29, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Despite Mother Nature forcing a weather delay which moved two features into Sunday afternoon, fans at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway were treated to an exciting weekend of grassroots racing during the Stars, Stripes & Speed – Celebrating America’s 250 event featuring eight divisions of competition.

Saturday night’s racing opened on the quarter-mile with one of the closest finishes of the season. The CP Race Wear Bandoleros put on an incredible show as Tate Brewer of Big Cove, Alabama, and Jordan Bauer exchanged the lead repeatedly over the closing five laps. At the checkered flag, Brewer edged Bauer by just .052 seconds in a thrilling photo finish. Carter Clapp, Elliott Klein and championship leader Lucas Harrison completed the top five.

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Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Nashville, TN – Celebrating America 250 with Stars, Stripes & Speed! Pro Late Models, Street Stocks & Quarter Mile Divisions

by MikeJune 26, 2026

Event: Stars, Stripes & Speed Race Night
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Location: Historic Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway (Nashville, TN)
Track Layout: 5/8-Mile High-Banked Asphalt Oval & 1/4-Mile Inner Oval

NASHVILLE, TN (June 25, 2026) As we pass the half way mark of the 2026 season, we look to celebrate America 250 on Saturday, June 27th at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. Headlined by a 100-lap feature for the Pro Late Models, the night promises high-speed thrills, racing for a cause and family fun.

Gates will open Saturday at 3:00 PM with racing scheduled for 5:00 PM for the return of the fast Quarter Mile Divisions. At approx 7:00 PM the racing shifts to the ⅝ mile for a 35-lap feature event for the Street Stock Division and a 100-lap feature with the Pro Late Models. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at nashvillefairgroundsspeedway.racing, with additional event information available online.

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Cook Out Named Title Sponsor for ARCA Menards Series East Race at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway on May 2nd

by MikeApril 21, 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and Track Enterprises are proud to announce that Cook Out has been named the title sponsor for the series’ highly anticipated ARCA Menards Series East Music City 150. The event, scheduled for Saturday, May 2, will now be known as the Cook Out Music City 150.

Founded in 1987 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Cook Out has grown into one of the Southeast’s most beloved fast-food chains, now boasting 360 locations across the region. Known for its commitment to quality and value, Cook Out specializes in chargrilled burgers made from fresh, never-frozen beef, along with a wide variety of menu favorites.

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