Special; Rockford, IL - Rockford Speedway will host the National Championships for the Miniature Motorsports Racing Association Cars and the Short Track Championships for the INEX Legend Cars on Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th.

They will both be part of the 2nd Annual Little Car Nationals. But they won't be alone. Also on the two-day racing schedule are the Formula Indy Racing Association, Dwarf Cars, 440 Modifieds, Junior Motorsports, Allison Legacy Series cars, Rascal Outlaws and Baby Grand Stock Cars.

There will be an open practice session on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Then on Saturday practice will start at 11;00 a.m. and qualifying for all divisions will commence at 3:00 p.m. The first in a series of heat and qualifying races will get the green flag at 5:00 p.m.

Sunday's racing schedule of "last chance" races and feature events for each division will start at 1 p.m. sharp.

It's a big weekend for the "little" cars and race fans alike. Additional race or ticket information is available by calling (815) 633-1500.