Tickets for tonight’s Kar Korner World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race of Destruction are still available. Online sales will end at noon today, however you can purchase tickets in person at Rockford Speedway all day or you can order them by phone until 4:45pm by calling 815-633-1500. Ticket gates will open at 5pm with tickets available at the gate, so make your plans to come out and enjoy a full evening of racing action which includes the NASCAR Stanley Steemer Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Miller Lite American Short Trackers, RockStar Energy RoadRunners as well as the Sam’s Drive-In Toll Booth Race, all leading up to the World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race of Destruction. Arrive early to tailgate in the Parking Lot.

By Kraig McCay
Curtis Nighswonger was quickest to pull the trigger in the RoadRunner Super Summer Series feature event but would lose the handle on the top spot to Ken Brazee five laps into the Equipment Depot 25 and quickly fade. Brian Mayer held second for a moment until Robert Roush hustled on the low line into second and then into first on lap eight. At halfway Terrance Robinson had captured second with Alex Papini following into third before an Adam Cartwright and Mayer incident brought out the caution. Roush took command once again and never looked back on his way to victory number two on the season. Terrance Robinson held off a determined Papini for second, Gene Marocco fought his way to fourth and Arlyn Roush ended the night in the fifth position in front of a large Wild Wednesday crowd.

RoadRunner Super Summer Series
A-Main 01 -- 1. Robert Roush, Marengo; 2. Terrance Robinson, Beloit, Wis; 3. Alex Papini, Machesney Park; 4. Gene Marocco, Machesney Park; 5. Arlyn Roush, Woodstock; 6. Kenneth Brazee III, Rockford; 7. Adam Cartwright, Marengo; 8. Brian Mayer, Machesney Park; 9. Jonathan Stoltz, Freeport; 10. Curt Nighswonger, Rockford; 11. Steven Dover, Rockford.
Heat 01 -- 1. Kenneth Brazee III, Rockford; 2. Arlyn Roush, Woodstock; 3. Brian Mayer, Machesney Park; 4. Curt Nighswonger, Rockford; 5. Jonathan Stoltz, Freeport; 6. Steven Dover, Rockford.
Heat 02 -- 1. Adam Cartwright, Marengo; 2. Terrance Robinson, Beloit, Wis; 3. Robert Roush, Marengo; 4. Alex Papini, Machesney Park; 5. Gene Marocco, Machesney Park.

This Saturday night August 4, witness the carnage as Kar Korner presents the World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race of Destruction at Rockford Speedway. Trucks, SUV and Vans pull campers, boats and more in a truly unique event in which participants attempt to knock the trailers off their competitors’ vehicles. National television crews will be on-sight filming this event to be shown at a later date on SPEED. A full night of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing will feature the NASCAR Stanley Steemer Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Miller Lite American Short Trackers and RockStar Energy RoadRunners as well as the Sam’s Drive-In Toll Booth Race.

By Kraig McCay
Seven time Late Model Champion Ricky ‘The Rocket’ Bilderback returned to victory lane for the first time in over two years Saturday night at Rockford Speedway. Wisconsin’s Daryl Gerke became the third generation of his family to win at the quarter mile facility following a dramatic last turn pass of Scott Lawver in order to record his first Sportsman triumph. George Sparkman officially threw his hat in the ring of American Short Tracker contenders after a dominating drive to the front while Dennis Smith, Jr claimed RoadRunner honors on Tebala Shrine Family Night.

NASCAR All American Sportsmen

A-Main 01 -- 1. Daryl Gerke, Whitelaw, Wis; 2. Scott Lawver, Roscoe; 3. Johnny Robinson, II (r), Beloit, Wis; 4. Doug Bennett, Brodhead, Wis; 5. Justin Sellers, Carol Stream; 6. Brett McCoy, Belvidere; 7. Patrick Featherston II (r), Byron; 8. Warren (Butch) Swinbank, Rockford; 9. Tim Jendrycki, Round Lake; 10. Joshua Lundy, Loves Park; 11. Brandon Swinbank, Fitchburg, Wis; 12. Matt Lundberg, Rockford.

Heat 01 -- 1. Joshua Lundy, Loves Park; 2. Warren (Butch) Swinbank, Rockford; 3. Brandon Swinbank, Fitchburg, Wis; 4. Tim Jendrycki, Round Lake; 5. Patrick Featherston II (r), Byron; 6. Scott Lawver, Roscoe.

Heat 02 -- 1. Johnny Robinson, II (r), Beloit, Wis; 2. Doug Bennett, Brodhead, Wis; 3. Daryl Gerke, Whitelaw, Wis; 4. Matt Lundberg, Rockford; 5. Justin Sellers, Carol Stream; 6. Brett McCoy, Belvidere.

This Saturday night is one big event you don’t want to miss this summer at Rockford Speedway. After an all out, push it to the limits night of racing last Saturday, the drivers will be even hungrier this week as it is Round III of the Gilley’s Cool 5 Series. Special event pricing courtesy of Tebala Shrine will allow up to 2 adults and up to 4 students and/or children into this event for just $30. Racing action includes the NASCAR Stanley Steemer Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Miller Lite American Short Trackers, RockStar Energy RoadRunners and the Sam’s Drive-In RoadRunner Smokey Burnouts.
Spectator Gates open at 5, qualifying begins at 5:55 with the Stateline Staffing Services Dashes going green at 7:07pm. Adult general admission tickets are just $12, students ages 12-17 are $8, kids 6-11 $5 with children ages 5 and under admitted free.

The Carson & Barnes Circus comes to Rockford Speedway Friday August 17 through Sunday August 19. A total of seven performances will take place under the ‘Big Top’ which will be located on the outer edge of the Speedway property. The 65th Anniversary Celebration featuring NASCAR Whelen All-American Series racing action and the open wheeled Illini Midget Series is on as originally scheduled.

Since 1937, when Carson & Barnes began its circus tradition, their family of performers and staff have traveled over a million miles to bring this one-of-a-kind show to you and your family. Nowhere can you find a better entertainment value!

This season the entire Circus Family is excited about visiting more than 250 communities across 15 states and performing over 700 shows. Every Circus Day is filled with excitement and fun for children of all ages. Don’t miss the opportunity to see the Carson & Barnes Circus when it comes to Rockford.

By Kraig McCay
After accepting the Gerber Collision & Glass Challenge, Driver X Jon Reynolds, Jr found himself at the tail end of Saturday night’s NASCAR Late Model field. A broken axle in the first practice session forced Nick Cina, Jr to watch his car be loaded on a rollback tow truck. Once repairs were made, he found himself at the tail end of Saturday night’s American Short Tracker feature at Rockford Speedway. Both drivers charged to the front and laid claim to victories during Instant Jungle Military Night. Reynolds, Jr pocketed the $1,300 bonus from Gerber for his efforts. Bobby Frisch recorded the RockStar Energy RoadRunners win while Andy Jones was victorious in Legends action and Patrick Bruns was the Illini Racing Series Midgets winner.

NASCAR American Short Trackers

A-Main 01 -- 1. Nick Cina, Jr, Belvidere; 2. Scott Hoeft, Watertown, Wis; 3. George Sparkman, Loves Park; 4. Rachel Sparkman, Belvidere; 5. Christopher Jones, Capron; 6. Kyle Lapier, Belvidere; 7. Keith Pierce, Machesney Park; 8. Joe LaMarca, Rockford; 9. Alan Bekielewski, Roscoe; 10. David Russell, Jr, Rockford; 11. Leo Bujak, III (r), Spring Grove; 12. Nick Letsinger, Rockford; 13. Ron Bridges, Machesney Park; 14. Tim Dix, Beloit, Wis; 15. Zach Rodriguez, Rockton; 16. Jason Bragg, Machesney Park; 17. Eric Connell, Fort Atkinson, Wis.