Over 30 BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet limited late models are in the pits right now and they are joined by over 30 super late models as the 44th annual National Short Track Championships are underway with on-track activities. The first session of rotating practice has gotten off to a quick start as all divisions are getting time to warm up to the high-banks of the historic Rockford Speedway. The weather has dried up and the radar's looking clear for the racing program this evening.

By Jordan Kuehne

Loves Park, IL- The roster of drivers looking to capture the Loves Park Motorsports 108 lap feature this Saturday night October 3 during the 44th annual National Short Track Championships (NSTC) continues to grow. Included in the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet list are three drivers with seven Rockford Speedway Championships each, three current track champions and rising stars alike.

Loves Park, IL- The fiercest rivalry in the Midwest short track racing scene will be on display October 3 and 4 during the 44th annual National Short Track Championship at Rockford Speedway. Chicagoland Champions Brett Sontag and Eddie Hoffman have both filed entries for the Super Late Model portion of ‘One Great Racing Weekend’.

All photos courtesy of Jim Ambruoso
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Doug Rose was the star of the show though, wowing an excited crowd with his fiery displays and amazing burns in his world famous Green Mamba Jet Car.

By Jordan Kuehne

Loves Park, IL- Three high flying Monster Trucks will be part of the Budweiser Night of Thrills this Saturday night, September 19 at Rockford Speedway. For the first time, the event featured on national television will encompass races as well as an all out freestyle competition during the Monster Truck Showdown between Big Dawg, Mechanical Mischief and The Felon.

LOVES PARK, Ill. (Monday, September 14, 2009) -- Competitors will have a unique way of earning a starting position during the 18th annual Bahama Bracket Nationals October 17 and 18 at Rockford Speedway, as they will be able to sing their way to a starting spot. Three drivers from each bracket will have the opportunity to earn one feature starting position per bracket by taking the microphone and belting out their favorite song for the Bud Light Last Blast Race Party crowd following racing action Saturday night at the quarter-mile high banked oval.

All photos courtesy of Jim Ambruoso
http://www.myfinishlinephotos.com/

Jason Van Hise collected the season championship for the RoadRunner Challenge, earning bragging rights and a giant trophy for his efforts.
 

By Jordan Kuehne