Busy five-day stretch ahead at
Lincoln Speedway features weekly racing and $20,000-to-win FloRacing
Night In America
[July 13, 2026]
LINCOLN, Ill. – Two outstanding nights of racing are set to
highlight a busy five-day stretch at Lincoln Speedway as the Logan
County Fairgrounds oval hosts its regularly scheduled weekly racing
program next Friday, July 17, before welcoming the return of the
FloRacing Night In America Graue Chevrolet Showdown on Tuesday, July
21.
The back-to-back events will showcase everything from hometown
favorites and grassroots racing to many of the biggest stars in dirt
Super Late Model competition, giving fans two opportunities to
experience exciting racing at one of Illinois' premier dirt tracks.
The action begins on Friday, July 17, with a six-division program
featuring the 305 Sprint Cars, Vintage Racing of Illinois, DIRTcar
Pro Late Models, Taco Bell DIRTcar Modifieds, MARA Midgets, and
DIRTcar Sportsman. The diverse lineup has become a fan favorite at
Lincoln Speedway, offering everything from winged sprint cars and
open-wheel modifieds to nostalgic vintage race cars and competitive
stock divisions.
Pit gates will open at 4:00 p.m., grandstands at 5:00 p.m., hot laps
begin at 6:00 p.m., and racing gets underway at 7:00 p.m. Grandstand
admission is just $15, with children 11 and under admitted free,
making it one of the best entertainment values in Central Illinois.
Just four days later, the spotlight shifts to one of the biggest
events of the summer as the FloRacing Night In America Graue
Chevrolet Showdown returns to Lincoln Speedway on Tuesday, July 21.
The event serves as the rain date for the May 7 program that was
halted by weather before the completion of the heat races.
The nation's best Super Late Model drivers will battle for a $20,000
winner's purse, while the accompanying Taco Bell DIRTcar Modified
feature will pay $2,000 to win. The race also serves as the kickoff
to one of the biggest weeks of dirt racing in Illinois leading into
the Prairie Dirt Classic.
Fans can expect an outstanding field of competitors featuring many
of the sport's biggest names, including Bobby Pierce, Brandon
Sheppard, Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O'Neal, Nick Hoffman, Brian
Shirley, Dennis Erb Jr., Ryan Gustin, Devin Moran, Jason Feger,
Shannon Babb, Carson Hocevar, and many others expected to chase the
$20,000 top prize.
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Lincoln Speedway has become one of the marquee stops on the
FloRacing Night In America schedule since joining the tour. Dennis
Erb, Jr. (2022), Hudson O’Neal (2023), Bobby Pierce (2024), and
Devin Moran (2025) have claimed FloRacing night wins at Lincoln,
while previous Modified event winners include Nick Hoffman (2022),
Tyler Nicely (2023), Ray Bollinger (2024) in the DIRTcar Modified
division, while Drake Troutman captured last year's Modified
victory.
Fans and competitors who attended the original May 7 FloRacing Night
In America event are reminded to bring their wristbands from that
evening, as those wristbands will be honored for admission to the
July 21 makeup event. Fans who did not attend the May event can
purchase tickets and pit passes online in advance or at the ticket
windows on race day.
For the July 21 event, pit gates open at 2:00 p.m., grandstands open
at 4:00 p.m., hot laps begin at 6:00 p.m., and racing starts at 7:00
p.m. Admission is $40 for adults, $10 for children 11 and under, and
$45 for an all-access pit pass.
Camping is available for the FloRacing Night In America event with
electric hookup sites available for $40 per night and primitive
camping for $20 per night. Fans wishing to reserve a campsite should
call 217-764-3200. Those staying overnight can also take advantage
of special Lincoln Speedway rates at the Hampton by Hilton and
Comfort Inn & Suites in Lincoln by mentioning the Lincoln Speedway
discount when booking.
With two exciting programs in five days, Lincoln Speedway is set to
offer something for every race fan—from affordable weekly racing on
Friday to one of the Midwest's premier Super Late Model events on
Tuesday.
For tickets, camping reservations, and complete event information,
click here or call
217-764-3200.
[Provided by Adam Mackey]
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