Late Models must run Hoosier 20′s or 40′s. Sorry for the late notice, but we are keeping in line with other area tracks for a weekly show. We didn’t have Late Model rules posted as they are not a part of our weekly classes. Thank You.
The payout for the Marshall Chevrolet UMP Modifieds for this Friday at the Shawn Marquard Memorial presented by ILMO Propane has been increased to $800 to win! Click “continue” for full payout. [click to continue…]
A huge night is on tap for Friday May 18th as Jacksonville Speedway hosts the annual Shawn Marquard Memorial presented by ILMO Propane. What had already been planned as a big night of racing featuring Super Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Hornets got a whole lot bigger when the MOWA Sprint Cars got added to the card following the May 4th rain out.
Now fans will get to see the season opener of the Midwest Open Wheel Association 410 Winged Sprint Cars, along with Super Late models in the same show as a part of the Marquard Memorial. Expect 30 or more of the best sprint car racers in the midwest, along with a stout field of Super Late Models which return following an absence at Jacksonville of more than a year. Modifieds and Hornets get their first night of action at Jacksonville and the incredibly competitive Street Stock class returns for their second night of action at Jacksonville.
The Marquard Memorial is always one of the most fan-friendly events of the year with the Marquard family having giveaways for the kids and other activities planned for the night.
Grandstands open at 5:00, with hot laps at 6:15 and racing starting at 7:00 sharp. Grandstand admission is $20 with children 12 and under free. For more information, visit www.jacksonvillespeedway.com or www.midwestopenwheel.com [click to continue…]
The races for tonight have been canceled. Any chance of drying the place out after the early morning inch just went away with the current rain falling at 10:30am. We will reschedule the MOWA opener for Friday May 18 with Super Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks and Hornets. Should be a huge night with MOWA and Late Models.
(Bill W) April 30, 2012 – Rain foiled the initial try at the season lid lifter for the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA), but they will try it again this Friday night at the Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois! A number of drivers have confirmed their intentions on battling at the banked ¼-mile oval.
Defending MOWA champion, Jerrod Hull, of Sikeston, Missouri, will look to defend his title, starting Friday. Springfield, Illinois’ Jimmy Hurley made a run at Hull, but fell just short. He is expected to compete along with Robbie Standridge, also of Springfield, who finished third last season. In addition, two-time Short Track Nationals champion, Tony Bruce Jr. is expected to compete!
Korey Weyant, Chris Urish, AJ Bruns, Jim Moughan Jr., Jordan Goldesberry, Jeremy Standridge and Joey Moughan completed the top ten and all are expected back this season. Three Rookie of the Year candidates have also indicated their participation: Paul Nienhiser of Jacksonville, Illinois, Paul Patterson of Virden, Illinois and Caleb Wankel of Jacksonville, Illinois.
Four different winners graced Victory Lane at Jacksonville in 2011. Terry McCarl, Hull, Danny Smith and Hurley all won features there last season.
Pit gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday, with grandstands opening at 5 p.m. Hot laps are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. with racing slated for 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults. Modifieds, Street Stocks, 600cc Micros and Hornets are also on the card!
2012 MOWA Racing Fantasy League!
MOWA is teaming up with www.FantasyDirtRacing.com to allow fans and drivers alike to team up for FREE in a 2012 MOWA Racing Fantasy League! Stay tuned to www.FantasyDirtRacing.com and www.MidwestOpenWheel.com for more details!
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