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Buffalo Wild Wings Outlaw 410 Spec

Buffalo Wild Wings Outlaw 410 Spec...

7/19/2013
July, 26 2013: The Buffalo Wild Wings Outlaw 410 Special with 360 Challenge will have 410 & 360 sprint cars racing alongside each other! Any 360 driver good enough to finish among the outlaw 410s will get bonus money! Along with HRA 360 non wing , USRA stock car, USRA hobby stock & HRA sportsman (no B-Mods), Rapid Speedway will be rockin' all night long. The grandstands will open at 5:30 and racing will start at our usually time of 7:30. Tickets are $20 for Adults &...more
Season Points Championship Night o

Season Points Championship Night o...

8/25/2013
Join us Friday, August 30 for our Season Championship! Currently the closest points battle is in our HRA Sportsmans class where Jesse Connel leads Nick Brady by just 3 points which means this last race will determine the season points champion! In our other classes, Chad Lonneman leads the USRA Hobby Stocks, Rich Gregoire leads the USRA Stock Cars, Cullen De Ruyter leads the USRA B-Modifieds & Alex Schriever leads the HRA Sprint Cars.
Heritage Days

Heritage Days

6/14/2014
Rock Rapids will celebrate Heritage Days June 19-22 and Rapid Speedway will be racing both Friday and Saturday night! On Friday, June 20 we will be having our first 360 Sprint Car Special of the season! With $1200 to win, this should be a great race. We will also have our weekly lineup of USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA Stock Cars, USRA B-Mods and our Sportsmans class. Tickets will be $15 for adults, $5 for kids (ages 7-14) and FREE for kids 6 and under. Pit passes will be...more
360 Sprint Car Show Cancelled

360 Sprint Car Show Cancelled

6/18/2014
The 360 Sprint Car Special that was scheduled for Friday, June 20 has been cancelled due to flooding. You can check out some of the pictures of the damage on our Facebook page. We will keep you updated on the progress of the clean up and repairs as well.
360 Sprint Car Special Presented b

360 Sprint Car Special Presented b...

7/21/2014
This Friday, July 25 Rapid Speedway will welcome 360 Sprint Cars for the first and only time this year! This will be the 9th Minnesota Mafia point race of the year. Last year Skylar Prochaska & Jason Solwood took home wins in our two 360 Sprint Car Specials with each show having over 30 Sprint Cars competing! Who will take home the $1200 top prize this week? You'll have to come out on Friday to find out! A big thanks goes out to our sponsor for the night, Fastert Farms...more
Night One in the Books

Night One in the Books

5/3/2015
After a long Winter, we finally got back to action at Rapid Speedway! We had our weekly lineup of Sportsmans, Lems Auto Recyclers USRA Hobby Stocks, KJ Automotive USRA B-Mods, Precision Auto Body USRA Stock Cars & we also welcomed in the first ever MSTS 360 Sprint Car event! The weather was beautiful for the first weekend of May and the car count and stands showed it. We had 90 cars check in at the back gate about over 1700 people in the stands to start our 65th season...more
2016 Rapid Speedway Schedule!

2016 Rapid Speedway Schedule!

1/10/2016
Our 2016 Rapid Speedway Schedule has been released! We will have 19 weeks of racing this season capped off with our Rapid Speedway Nationals in September. This year we will welcome in Late Model Street Stocks, USMTS Modifieds, SLMR Late Models, Wissota Late Models & the newly formed Gomuddy.com NSL 360 Sprint Car Series to Rapid Speedway! In addition we will once again have a weekly racing series consisting of Sportsmans, USRA B-Mods, USRA Hobby Stocks & USRA Stock...more
Opening Night in the Books!

Opening Night in the Books!

4/23/2016
April 22, 2016 Rapid Speedway Recap | Written by Levi Vander Weide The evening started with 102 racecars rolling through the pit gate. The Sportsman feature saw rookie Andy Wiexzorek leading every lap in route to his first career victory at Rapid Speedway. The USRA hobby stock feature had a full-field of quality drivers. Chad Lonneman grabbed the lead early from Blake Arends; then Lonneman showed the field his back bumper all the way to victory lane in the twelve lap...more
Thrilling Randy Droescher Memorial

Thrilling Randy Droescher Memorial

7/20/2016
24 MSTS 360 sprint cars showed up to put on a show for the Randy Droescher Memorial, and put on a show they did. The full moon shining in the night sky was apparent as the sportsman took the green flag to start the feature action. Bryant Klaassen shot out to the early lead, but then looped his car around after Andy Wiexzorek gained the lead. Wiexzorek and Brian Kroon battled after the restart, which led to the two making contact, sending Wiexzorek to the work area with...more
Opening Night

Opening Night

5/5/2017
It was a beautiful evening in Rock Rapids for the opening event of the 2017 season at Rapid Speedway, sponsored by Keizer Wheels. Sportsman, USRA Hobby Stocks, USRA B-mods, USRA Stock Cars, and MSTS 360 Sprint Cars took to the track, with 95 race cars rolling through the back gate. The Sportsman class started 10 cars in the feature, with Andy Wieczorek taking the lead on the first lap from the front row. The opening laps saw a five-car breakaway with Weiczorek, Roger...more
Bob DeBoer Memorial Race + 360 Spr

Bob DeBoer Memorial Race + 360 Spr...

8/19/2020
Friday, August 21 we will have our Bob DeBoer Memorial race along with MSTS & Midwest Power Series 360 Sprints! The Bob DeBoer Memorial race will be a 25 lap stock car feature with a pit stop at 10 laps to change left side tires. Here are the pit stop rules: -3 person team, one jack, one impact, one tire carrier -Change both left side tires, no fuel, no chassis adjustment. -Left rear tire to the left front is ok. Once you complete your tire change pull to the back...more
Empire Super Sprints Headline Bail

Empire Super Sprints Headline Bail...

9/13/2021
RANSOMVILLE, NY (September 13, 2021) The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints (ESS) will make their triumphant return to the Ransomville Speedway on Friday, September 17 as Bailey Brothers Landscaping presents the King of the Hill to wrap up the 2021 season. The last time that the ESS competed at the Big R, 2021 Series champion Jason Barney was victorious back in 2009. Mike VanDusen won the inaugural visit in 1988 and repeated it in 1989. John Birosh and Tom Tabor each won...more
Empire Super Sprints Headline Frid

Empire Super Sprints Headline Frid...

6/7/2022
RANSOMVILLE, NY (June 7, 2022) The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints will return to the Ransomville Speedway on Friday, June 10 for the Ron Lux Memorial presented by A-Verdi Storage Containers, Hebeler Sales & Service, and Faery’s Concrete. The Investors Service Sportsman, Ki Po Motors Street Stocks, Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks, and Kevin’s Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman will also be on the card. Fans can use their rain checks from the Friday, June 3 program for...more
Matt Farnham Wins ESS Ron Lux Memo

Matt Farnham Wins ESS Ron Lux Memo...

6/10/2022
RANSOMVILLE, NY (June 10, 2022)…Tonawanda, NY’s Matt Farnham won the Ron Lux Memorial for the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints as A-Verdi Storage Containers, Faery Concrete, Hebeler Sales & Service, and Golden Tree Lawncare & Snow Removal presented the racing action at the Ransomville Speedway Friday night. Three-time and reigning Investors Service Sportsman track champion Brett Senek from Ransomville, NY won his first feature event of the season. Josh Pangrazio from...more
Ransomville Speedway Releases 2023

Ransomville Speedway Releases 2023...

2/11/2023
RANSOMVILLE, NY (February 11, 2023) The Ransomville Speedway has officially released the 2023 schedule of events. From fan favorites to national and regional touring series, “The Big R” is the place to be on Friday nights. A full Friday night race card features the Krown Undercoating 358 Modifieds, Investors Service DIRTcar Sportsman, KiPo Motors Street Stocks, Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks, and the Kevin’s Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman. The season kicks off on...more
Macon Speedway Opening Test Cancel

Macon Speedway Opening Test Cancel...

3/24/2023
(Macon, IL) Macon Speedway officials have announced that the opening test-and-tune, scheduled for Saturday, March 25, has been canceled due to wet grounds from this week’s weather. Macon Speedway will now hold its first test-and-tune next Saturday, April 1 from 12:00-4:00 PM. The 78th season opener for the 1/5-mile track will be Saturday, April 8, featuring CEFCU Kids Club, driver autographs, and six divisions of racing action. In other Macon Speedway news, officials...more
Macon Speedway Test & Tune Set For

Macon Speedway Test & Tune Set For...

3/29/2023
Macon Speedway officials will give it another try this coming Saturday, April 1, as the second planned test and tune is scheduled. The opening test and tune, set for last Saturday was canceled due to rain. This Saturday's practice will have pit gates opening at 11:00 am and on track activity from 12:00-4:00. Pit passes are $30 with kids 11 and under $15. Grandstand admission will be free.
Saturday, April 15, 2023 DETAILED

Saturday, April 15, 2023 DETAILED...

4/10/2023
Macon Speedway is back in action this coming Saturday, April 15 with another great night planned. Details below... Saturday, April 15th, 2023 POWRi Non-Wing Micros Divisions: *POWRi Non-Wing Micros By Bailey Chassis *Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models *DIRTcar Racing Pro Mods *Weddle Performance Engines Sportsman *51 Bistro BIG 10 Street Stocks *DIRTcar Hornets Times: Pits: 4:00 Stands: 5:00 Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:50 Hotlaps: 6:00 Racing: 7:00 Grandstand...more
POWRi Outlaw Non-Wing Micro League

POWRi Outlaw Non-Wing Micro League...

4/13/2023
(Macon, IL) The edge-of-the-seat racing action continues this Saturday, April 15 when the first of many stand-alone events for the POWRi Outlaw Micro League presented by Engler Machine & Tool takes the track at Macon Speedway. The event, presented by Bailey Chassis Company, will see six divisions of action for the second night of the 2023 racing season at the Macon, IL bullring. The POWRi Micros, which moved to a non-wing based league for the 2023 racing season, has...more
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 DETAILED IN

SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 DETAILED IN...

5/8/2023
The quick and nimble POWRi Midgets race into town this Saturday, May 13 for their first visit of 2023. Joining the popular series will be the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Micros presented by Bailey Chassis, Weddle Performance Engines Sportsman, 51 Bistro Street Stocks, and Hornets. Details below... Saturday, May 13th, 2023 POWRi Midgets & Micros Divisions: *POWRi Midgets *POWRi Non-Wing Micros By Bailey Chassis *Weddle Performance Engines Sportsman *51 Bistro Street...more
Macon Speedway POWRi Midget Saturd

Macon Speedway POWRi Midget Saturd...

5/13/2023
(Macon, IL) POWRi and Macon Speedway officials have made the decision to cancel the Saturday, May 13, 2023 visit to the track due to high probability of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Officials are going to discuss the possibility of an additional show later this season. Five divisions were scheduled to run including the POWRi National Midget League, the POWRi Engler Machine & Tool Non-Wing Micros by Bailey Chassis, the Weddle Performance Engines...more
Empire Super Sprints Return to Ran

Empire Super Sprints Return to Ran...

6/5/2023
RANSOMVILLE, NY (June 5, 2023) The 40th Anniversary Season of the Empire Super Sprints will be continuing this coming Friday night as the ESS makes their annual pilgrimage to Ransomville for the Ron Lux Memorial. A-Verdi Storage Containers, Hebeler Sales & Service, and Nuttal Gear will present the racing action. The Hy-Tech Concrete DIRTcar Sportsman, Kevin’s Carpet Cleaning Novice Sportsman, and the Sunflowers of Sanborn Mini Stocks will also be in action. Pit gates...more
Land Of Lincoln Doubleheader On Ta

Land Of Lincoln Doubleheader On Ta...

6/14/2023
Jacksonville Speedway Friday; Macon Speedway Saturday (Jacksonville, IL) June 14, 2023 - The Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. MOWA Sprint Car Series returns to action this weekend with two events, at two popular tracks in Central Illinois. On Friday, June 16, the series makes a stop at Jacksonville Speedway for the 55th time in Series History. The series then makes the trip east to Macon Speedway for the first of two visits during the 2023-season. Under new ownership in...more
“Daumination” at Macon Speedway

“Daumination” at Macon Speedway

6/18/2023
By BZ (Macon, IL) The “Dauminator” Zach Daum from Pocahontas returned to Macon Speedway with his Built Ford Tough 410 MOWA Sprint Car with ambitions of taking the checkered flag. He did with relative ease on Saturday night. During his untimed and unofficial hot laps, Daum crossed with his best time of nearly half a second off the track record. Zaum pushed across a 10-lap heat race win. The re-draw for the front rows ended up having Friday night winner Steven Russell...more
Saturday, July 1, 2023 Detailed In

Saturday, July 1, 2023 Detailed In...

6/26/2023
Decatur Building Trades / 95Q Fan Appreciation Night $10 Admission Saturday, July 1st $10 Grandstand Admission Divisions: *Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models *DIRTcar Pro Mods *Weddle Performance Engines Sportsman *DIRTcar Street Stocks *DIRTcar Hornets *Non-Wing Micros By Bailey Chassis Times: Pits: 4:00 Stands: 5:00 Local Pill Draw Ends: 5:50 Hotlaps: 6:00 Racing: 7:00 Grandstand Pricing: Adults – $10 Children 11 & Under – Free Pit passes and tickets will be...more
$10 Ticket Special for Macon Speed

$10 Ticket Special for Macon Speed...

6/29/2023
Event Leads Up To Huge 3-Day Racing Festival July 6-8 (Macon, IL) Macon Speedway officials are preparing for their second busy stretch of the 2023-racing season and this one arguably has the biggest events in speedway history. It starts this Saturday, July 1 with a $10 Fan Appreciation Night followed by a three-day racing festival Thursday, July 6-Saturday, July 8 featuring the Herald & Review 100 and the USAC National Sprints in “Top Gun”. This Saturday’s Fan...more
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Detailed I

Saturday, July 15, 2023 Detailed I...

7/10/2023
Saturday, July 15, 2023 Detailed Info... Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau presents... 1st Responders Night (firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers, and emt's) Feat. FREE grandstand admission for 1st responders w/ proper ID & CEFCU Kids Club w/ Race Car Rides Saturday, July 15th Divisions: *Decatur Building Trades Pro Late Models *Red's Place Modifieds *DIRTcar Pro Mods *Weddle Performance Engines Sportsman *DIRTcar Street Stocks *POWRi Non-Wing...more
Front Row—The Place to Be on Satur

Front Row—The Place to Be on Satur...

7/16/2023
By BZ (Macon, IL) When a racer gets to start on the front row, it could mean luck of the pill draw or fortune of the invert or the passing points award through heat race action. All six features at Macon Speedway Saturday night were won by drivers who got to start up front. That didn’t mean the racing was boring or the race was easily won. For every race, there was a challenger and every second place finisher was in position to have been the leader. The Red’s Place...more
Liam Martin Wins Southern Ontario

Liam Martin Wins Southern Ontario...

8/18/2023
RANSOMVILLE, NY (August 18, 2023) “Livewire” Liam Martin from Binbrook, Ontario won the Southern Ontario Sprints (SOS)’s return to the Ransomville Speedway on Friday night as Parco Building Systems, Clark Rigging & Rental, and Beyer Trucking presented the racing action. Gary Lindberg from Ridgeway, Ontario won his second Krown Undercoating Modified feature of the season. Brandon Sherwood from Sanborn, NY picked up the victory in the KiPo Motors Street Stocks. Chris...more
SATURDAY, SEPT 9, 2023 DETAILED IN

SATURDAY, SEPT 9, 2023 DETAILED IN...

9/5/2023
Saturday, September 9, 2023 Detailed Info... The Built Ford Tough MOWA Sprint Cars make their 2nd and final appearance of the season this coming Saturday, September 9 at Macon Speedway. It's Ripple's Auto Body night presented by GRIZ 98.1 FM. Details below... Saturday, September 9th Divisions: *Built Ford Tough MOWA Sprint Cars *Red’s Place Modifieds *Weddle Performance Engines Sportsman *Midwest Big Ten Street Stocks Rocco's Race To 20 (20 laps-$600 to win) *Helton...more
MOWA Sprints Return to Macon Speed

MOWA Sprints Return to Macon Speed...

9/6/2023
MACON, IL (September 6, 2023) Following a three-week hiatus, the Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. MOWA Sprint Car Series will hit the track on Saturday, September 9 at Macon Speedway for the series’ 13th-career visit to the ?-mile oval. It all takes place at the track on Ripple’s Auto Body night presented by Griz 98.1 FM. While 13 comes as an unlucky number for many, Pocahontas, Illinois-driver Zach Daum heads into the weekend hoping to continue his hot streak with the...more
Close Finishes in Macon Speedway F

Close Finishes in Macon Speedway F...

9/10/2023
By BZ (Macon, IL) The final month of Macon Speedway competition started off favorably as surprising finishes closed out the night on Saturday with new visitors as well as returning heroes. A five-division night of racing featured the return of the Built Ford Tough MOWA Sprint Car Series and the first feature checkered flag for Springfield driver Korey Weyant. Weyant, a former driver in Micro Sprints now running with the 410-cubic engine Sprint Cars, powered his machine...more
SATURDAY, SEPT 16, 2023 DETAILED I

SATURDAY, SEPT 16, 2023 DETAILED I...

9/11/2023
Saturday, September 16, 2023 Detailed Info... The 9th Annual KerbyStrong is this coming Saturday, September 16 at Macon Speedway. Big Ten Pro Lates, Big Ten Mods, and Sportsman all racing for extra cash, while Pro Mods, HART Micros, and Hornets will also race. Details below... Saturday, September 16th Divisions: *Decatur Building Trades Big Ten Pro Late Models --$1010 To Win/$110 To Start *Red’s Place Big Ten Modifieds --$700 To Win/$105 To Start *Weddle Performance...more
9th Annual KerbyStrong Foundation

9th Annual KerbyStrong Foundation...

9/14/2023
(Macon, IL) The ninth annual KerbyStrong will be held Saturday, Sept. 16 at Macon Speedway, Macon, IL. Hotlaps start at 6 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Decatur Building Trades Big 10 Pro Late Models, Red’s Place Big 10 Modifieds, and Weddle Performance Engines Sportsman will have special events with extra pay. Three other divisions will also race. This annual fundraiser is held in memory of Kerby Damery, a highly respected, competitive driver who enjoyed life and racing...more
KerbyStrong Night at Macon Speedwa

KerbyStrong Night at Macon Speedwa...

9/17/2023
By BZ (Macon, IL) Nine years ago, Macon Speedway’s racing community was in grief over the loss of one of their racing favorites, Kerby Damery. The Macon driver passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Kerby’s widow Nikki made sure that her late husband’s honor would carry on through the KerbyStrong Foundation as well as a special night at his favorite racetrack that would be named KerbyStrong. One of the premier divisions at Macon Speedway is the Decatur...more
SATURDAY, SEPT 23, 2023 DETAILED I

SATURDAY, SEPT 23, 2023 DETAILED I...

9/18/2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023 Detailed Info... Thousands of extra dollars in prize money is on the line for BRANDT Season Championship Night featuring the Diane Bennett Memorial with the Tom Bennett Fan Giveback presented by Decatur Building Trades. The Decatur Building Trades Big Ten Pro Late Model 40-lap feature will pay at least $1195 to win, not counting the $50 per lap led money which totals $2,000. In addition, there are $200 fast time, $100 hard charger, $100...more
Thousands of Extra Dollars Await M

Thousands of Extra Dollars Await M...

9/20/2023
(Macon, IL) Over $15,000 in additional bonus money is on the line this coming Saturday, September 23 at Macon Speedway’s BRANDT Season Championship featuring the 5th Annual Diane Bennett Memorial with the Tom Bennett Giveback. Over $11,000 of the money will go to drivers in each of the seven divisions, while the rest will go to lucky fans/sponsors who donated for lap sponsorships. The event will be presented by the night’s sponsor, Decatur Building Trades. The on-track...more
New Champions Crowned in Finale at

New Champions Crowned in Finale at...

9/24/2023
By BZ (Macon, IL) The final race night of the 2023 racing season completed just before midnight on Saturday and not because the night was drawn out with lengthy intermissions or late starts. 143 racecars covering seven racing divisions flooded the pit area and provided race fans one final lasting memory before the high-banked dirt oval will fall silent for the next six months. The return of the Diane Bennett Memorial and Tom Bennett Fan Giveback brought races from all...more
USAC National Sprints Return in Tw

USAC National Sprints Return in Tw...

5/12/2024
Macon, IL. (5/12/24) Welcoming the open-wheel adrenaline rushes of some of the country’s top traditional talents, Macon Speedway will next showcase the thrills of the two-day Top Gun Special on June 28-29 featuring the open-wheel excitement of the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars. Featuring a pair of action-packed nights of excitement including the USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Cars headlining both events as well as Wing Outlaw Micros in support on Friday, June 28th,...more
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