Loves Park, IL- Heavy rains indicated on the national radar moving into the Loves Park area have forced officials to postpone tonight’s Loves Park vs. Businessmen Grudge Race one week. The 40th annual event will now take place on Friday Night June 26 at Rockford Speedway featuring not only the Grudge Race but Powder Puff, Public Officials, Media and Hi-Way RV Racing as well as the Ground Thunder Fireworks Show and Demo Derby, the rescheduled event will start at 7:07.

Racing action will continue this Saturday night at Rockford Speedway during Nason’s Landscaping Father’s Day Weekend Special featuring the NASCAR Stanley Steemer Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Mtn Dew RoadRunners, Kids Mini Grand Prix plus the Sam’s Drive-In RoadRunner Smokey Burnout Competition. Spectator gates open at 5, qualifying begins at 5:45 with the first race at 7:07. Adult general admission tickets are just $10, ages 6-11 are $5 with kids ages 5 and under admitted Free. For more information on these events, as well as events throughout the 2009 season visit www.rockfordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Box Office at 815-633-1500.