Lincoln Speedway Top Competitors to be Honored at Fall Nationals
Friday, October 18 Post Race Party Announced
(Lincoln, IL) Lincoln Speedway officials will honor the top five point finishers in the DIRTcar Pro Late Model and Modified division track standings at this year’s DIRTcar Fall Nationals, which is set for Thursday-Saturday, October 17-19.
Trophies and checks for the two staple classes will be handed out in front of the grandstands on Friday night, October 18 during the intermission break. A post-race champion’s party will again be held after Friday night’s racing, featuring popular Central Illinois band, Lady Luck. There will be no charge to attend the party and all are welcome.
Taylorville, IL driver Braden Johnson claimed his second straight Pro Late Model championship at the track, taking a feature win and six top fives in six starts. Brandon Sweitzer, Blaise Baker, Curtis Eller, and Jacob Doolen rounded out the top five.
In the Modified class, Riverton, IL’s Tim Luttrell claimed his first Lincoln Speedway track championship, taking one feature win and six top fives in eight starts. Mike Brooks, Jared Thomas, Brian Lynn, and Jeff Graham rounded out the top five.
The Fall National weekend begins on Thursday, October 17 with optional practice. Pits open on Thursday at 4:00 PM with practice beginning at 6:30 PM. At least three rounds of practice will be held.
On Friday, October 18, DIRTcar Late Models, Modifieds, Pro Late Models, and Pro Modifieds will be racing a full program of hotlap/qualifying, heats, last chances, and features. Pit gates open on Friday at 3:00 PM, grandstands at 5:00 PM, hotlap/qualifying is at 6:00 PM, and racing will go green at 7:00 PM. At intermission, Lincoln’s top five Pro Late and Modified drivers will receive their season awards and following the races, the post-race party is back featuring live band, Lady Luck.
Saturday, October 19 will feature full programs for all four classes that were in action Friday, in addition to the Stock Car class, which is Saturday only. Pit gates Saturday open at 2:00 PM, grandstands at 3:00 PM, hotlaps begin at 5:00 PM, and racing will take the green at 6:00 PM.
Late Model, Pro Late Model, UMP Modified, and Pro Modified teams who pre-enter for the DIRTcar Fall Nationals by October 16 will receive a discount on their entry fee. Application form is attached to the event guide but online registration is available at https://www.myracepass.com/series/2056/registrations/10427
The full info and competitor guide can be found at bit.ly/FallNatCompGuide
3-Day Camping with electricity is $80. Only a handful of electric hookup spots remain. 3-Day primitive camping is also available with no hookup for $50 total. For more camping info and to reserve a spot, contact: 217-764-3200.
Hampton by Hilton and Comfort Inn & Suites of Lincoln, IL are the official host hotels of Lincoln Speedway. Call the Hampton by Hilton at (217) 732-6729 or Comfort Inn & Suites at (217) 735-5800. Mention Lincoln Speedway to receive the discounted rate.
Updates throughout the weekend can be found on the DIRTcar Racing social media channels; Facebook @DIRTcar, Twitter @DIRTcarRacing and Instagram @dirtcar_official.
About Lincoln Speedway:
For more information on the track, follow Lincoln Speedway online at www.lincolnspeedwayil.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LincolnILSpeedway), and Twitter (@LincolnILSpdwy). Updates are also available by calling the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200.
Lincoln Speedway is located at the Logan County Fairgrounds, in Lincoln, IL. The physical address is 1408 Short 11th St., Lincoln, IL 62656. Lincoln Speedway races a number of DIRTcar UMP classes as well as specials on a near bi-weekly schedule of Friday and Sunday evenings. The track is also home to the DIRTcar Fall Nationals.
Lincoln Speedway is a proud member of the Contingency Connection’s $100,000 Racer Rewards Program.
