Spring Classic Cancelled

With most of the Midwest currently under the grips of topsy-turvy spring weather and with a worsening forecast for this Sunday (High of 40 degrees, Rain & Snow Mix expected), officials with the Rockford Speedway have decided to cancel the 42nd Annual Spring Classic, which was scheduled for Sunday April 14.

Rockford Speedway officials currently still plan to open the track this Saturday April 13 from 12 PM to 4 PM for Open Practice. The practice is open to any and all types of race cars who would like to break-in their machines for the upcoming racing season.

The Big 8 Late Model Series season is now scheduled to open Friday night May 31 at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids Iowa for “Clash at the Downs V” presented by McGrath Auto. Rockford Speedways 73rd season kicks off Saturday night April 27 with a full slate of NASCAR Weekly Racing.

With an eye towards next year, drivers and race fans should mark their calendars for the 43rd Spring Classic at Rockford Speedway, set for Saturday evening April 18 2020.

For more information, please call 815-633-1500.

2019 Spring Classic

Saturday April 13

10 am

Pits Open/Hauler Parking

12 pm

Rotating Practice for Spring Classic Divisions Only (until 4 pm)

***NOTE: Haulers may stay in pit area overnight, no camping in pit area***

Sunday April 14

7:30 am

Pits Open, Breakfast in Pit Concession

8:30 am

Chapel Service in South VIP Tower

9:00 am

Mid-American Driver’s Meeting in South VIP Tower

9:15 am

Big 8 Series Driver’s Meeting in Pit Stands

9:30 am

Super Cup Drivers Meeting in South VIP Tower

10:00 am      

‘Happy Hour’ Practice
Big 8 Late Model Series (10:00 – 10:30 am)
Mid American Series (10:35 – 11 am)
American Super Cups (11:05 – 11:15 am)

11 am 

Front Gate Opens

11:30 am      

LPT Auto “Faster Than a Speeding Bullet’ Qualifying
Big 8 Late Model Series (2 laps)
Mid-American Series (2 laps)
American Super Cups (1 lap)

12:45 pm 

Opening Ceremonies

1 pm              

We’re RACING!

Big 8 Series Qualifying Heat Races- 10 laps
Mid-American Series Heats- 10 laps
American Super Cup Heats- 8 laps
Big 8 Series Last Chance Race- 12 laps
Mid-American Series Last Chance Race- 12 Laps

American Super Cup Feature- 20 Laps
Mid-American Series Feature- 50 Laps
Big 8 Late Model Series ‘Spring Classic’- 88 Laps

2019 Big 8 Late Model Series Schedule

Sunday, April 14th
Rockford Speedway
Loves Park, IL

Friday, May 31st
Hawkeye Downs Speedway
Cedar Rapids IA

Friday, June 28th
Madison International Speedway
Oregon, WI

Friday, July 26th
State Park Speedway
Wausau, WI

Tuesday, August 6th
Wisconsin International Raceway
Kaukauna, WI

Saturday, September 21st
Elko Speedway
Elko, MN

Saturday, September 28th
Rockford Speedway
Loves Park, IL

Saturday, October 5th
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway
West Salem, WI

*** Schedule subject to change ***

REVISED NSTC SATURDAY/SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Rain claims the balance of Saturday’s program. Below is the Schedule of Events for Sunday.

8:00 am

Pits Open (Breakfast in the Miller Lite Pavilion – 8 am to 10:30 am)

8:30 am

Chapel Service – South VIP Tower

9:00 am

Practice (SP, MOD, Big8). Ends @ 9:30 am

9:35 am

Drivers Meeting

9:45 m

MidAm Drivers Meeting

9:55 am

Opening Ceremonies

10:00 am

NSTC Championship Feature
Great Northern Sportsman Series 35
Big 8 Series 88
Modified Feature 25

12:00 pm

Clear Stands – Front Gate Opens for Sunday

12:15 pm

MidAm Practice until 12:40 pm

12:40 pm

Vintage Practice until 12:50 pm

12:50 pm

SLM Practice until 1:00 pm

1:15 pm

SLM Drivers Meeting

1:30 pm

Opening Ceremonies

1:45 pm

NSTC Championship Features
Northern Outlaw Vintage Series 20
MidAmerican Series 40

53rd National Short Track Championship – 200 laps

 

National Short Track Weekend

For more information: nstcweekend.com

Thursday, September 27

Open Practice (All Divisions) – 5:30PM – 9PM

Friday, September 28, 2018

Open Practice 12:00noon – 3PM

Faster Than a Speeding Bullet Qualifying – 4PM

Racing Begins – 6PM

Bandit Qualifying Races – 8 laps
Sportsmen Qualifying Races – 8 laps
Late Model Qualifying Races – 10 laps
Late Model Odd/Even Dashes – 8 laps
Roadrunner Qualifying Races – 8 laps
Sixers Qualifying Races – 8 laps
Last Chance Races – 12 laps

NSTC Championship Friday Features

Bandit 25
Sportsmen 35
Late Model 40
Roadrunner 25
Sixers 20

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Practice (Rotating Divisions) – 11AM – 1:40PM

Faster Than a Speeding Bullet Qualifying – 2:15PM  (Big8, SLM, GNSS, AST, Modifieds)

FREE PIT PARTY – 2:15PM – 5PM

Racing Begins – 5PM

Big8 Series Qualifying Races – 12 laps
Super Late Model Qualifying Races – 15 laps
GNSS Qualifying Races – 8 laps
AST Qualifying Races – 8 laps
Super Late Odd/Even Dashes – 10 laps
Big8 Last Chance – 15 laps
GNSS Last Chance – 12 laps

NSTC Championship Saturday Features

Modified Feature #1 20
American Short Tracker 35
Great Northern Sportsman 40
Modified Feature #2 20
Big8 Series NSTC 108

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Practice – 10:15AM – 11:15AM

Faster Than a Speeding Bullet Qualifying – 11:30AM  (MidAmerican)

Super Late Model Autograph Session (Miller Lite Pavilion) – 11:35AM-12:05PM

Racing Begins – 12:30PM

Vintage Heats – 8 laps
MidAmerican Heats – 10 laps
Super Late Last Chance – 20 laps

NSTC Championship Sunday Features

Northern Outlaw Vintage Series 20
MidAmerican Series 50
Super Late Model NSTC 200