Being interviewed is eventual BRP Big 8 Series winner is Casey Johnson from Stoughton, Wisconsin.

Racing action out of turn 2 saw these two competitors exchanging paint as they raced down the backstretch.

By Jordan Kuehne

As of Thursday, the last driver to visit victory lane during Big 8 Series Spring Classic competition was planning on watching this Sunday’s race from the Rockford Speedway grandstand. Although it would be a great race to witness, he wanted to be a part of the 33rd annual Spring Classic, contending for another win in the tough Midwestern series. Michael Bilderback’s plans changed today.

Spring Classic Big 8 Entry List

This Sunday afternoon, the top weekly racers from Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota will begin their 2010 campaign on the high banks of Rockford Speedway. A total of 9 current and past short track champions have filed entries for the 33rd annual Spring Classic, which will see both the Big 8 Series Late Models and Mid-American Stock Cars in action. Three drivers looking to defend their 2009 triumphs will tighten their belts for the first time this season including two time defending Rockford Speedway titlist Jerry Gille, Madison International and 2007- 2008 Big 8 Series Champion Jeremy Miller as well as Dells Raceway Park Champ Corey Jankowski.

Loves Park, IL- Rockford Speedway released the schedule of events for the 33rd annual Spring Classic being contested at the paved quarter mile high banked oval. Sunday afternoon April 18 will see both the Big 8 Series Late Models and Mid-American Stock Cars in action. For more information visit www.rockfordspeedway.com or call the Speedway Box Office at 815-633-1500.

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Loves Park, IL-Race fans should mark Sunday afternoon April 18, on their 2010 calendars. Rockford Speedway will play host to both the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Late Models and Mid-American Stock Car Series during the 33rd annual Spring Classic on that day, bringing the Midwestern Short Track Community from hibernation to fascination.

By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (Sunday, April 26, 2009) – Mother Nature just doesn’t want to see any racing at Rockford Speedway this weekend as inclement weather has once again forced the cancellation of a season-opening event, this time the 32nd annual Spring Classic. The event will not be rescheduled for a third time after weather forced a postponement last Sunday as well. Over a half an inch of rain had already fallen overnight and showers were expected to continue throughout the day forcing the cancellation.

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By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (Saturday, April 25, 2009) – Due to inclement weather expected to continue throughout the evening, Rockford Speedway has cancelled its racing program for tonight. The 32nd annual Spring Classic, rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon after inclement weather postponed the event last weekend, will be ran as scheduled.

By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (Saturday, April 25, 2009) – Despite Mother Nature’s best efforts, Rockford Speedway will be kicking off its historic 62nd season of racing action tonight at 7:07 p.m. The 32nd annual Spring Classic, which was rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon after inclement weather postponed the event last weekend, will also be ran as scheduled.

By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (Sunday, April 19, 2009) -- The 32nd annual Spring Classic scheduled for today at the Rockford Speedway has been postponed due to inclement weather that moved into the area earlier this morning. The event will now take place next Sunday, April 26th, and will feature the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet in their season-opening SPYDER 108 and the Mid-American Stock Car Series taking on the high-banked quarter-mile in a 50 lap bout.