Spoon River Speedway Race Track in Lewistown, Illinois, USA

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• Illinois

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Spoon River Speedway races DIRTcar Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, DIRTcar 4 Cylinders, E-Mods, Kids Mods, Crown Vic, and SRS Late Models.

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• Email: SpoonRiver1564@gmail.com
• Phone: 309-326-0827
• Surface: 3/8 mile high-banked clay oval

• 16736 N Speedway Rd
  Lewistown, Illinois, 61542 USA
• lat: 40.430812, lng: -89.987125
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Spoon River Speedway Dirt Track Racing Schedule

Schedules are known to change without warning, double check with race track before heading out.

Spoon River Speedway Dirt Track News

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  Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Set for Illinois Showdown at Farmer City and Fairbury

  BATAVIA, Ohio (May 5, 2026) - The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing is set to bring its signature brand of high-powered dirt racing to the Midwest with a highly anticipated Illinois Speedweek doubleheader at Farmer City Raceway and Fairbury Speedway on May 8-9, 2026. The two-night swing will showcase the nation's top dirt late model drivers as they battle on two of Illinois' most iconic bullrings, delivering back-to-back nights of intense competition and marquee racing action. The excitement begins earlier in the week with the FloRacing Night in America, featuring a multi-race swing across the state. The series opens at LaSalle Speedway, followed by Spoon River Speedway and Lincoln Speedway, bringing the nation's top dirt late model teams together for a high-intensity lead-in to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series weekend. Following a week of fierce competition, the focus shifts to Friday, May 8, at Farmer City Raceway for the annual Farmer City 74, which will pay $25,000 to the winner. The quarter-mile oval is known for its tight racing surface and dramatic side-by-side action, providing fans with an up-close look at the raw power and precision of 800-horsepower dirt late models. Farmer City Raceway is located at 850 Grove Street in Farmer City, Illinois, just off I-74 at Exit 159. Pit gates will open at 4:00 PM, with general admission gates opening at 5:00 PM., and on-track activity beginning with hot laps at 6:30 PM and racing to follow. More information can be found at FarmerCityRacing.com. The action continues Saturday, May 9, at Fairbury Speedway with the FALS Spring Shootout, where drivers will compete for a $30,000 top prize in one of the richest early-season events in the region. Fairbury, often referred to as "America's Dirt Track," is renowned for its thrilling racing and electric atmosphere, making it a fan-favorite stop on the national tour. Fairbury Speedway, located at 600 South 3rd Street in Fairbury, Illinois. All gates will open at 12:00 PM (noon), with hot laps scheduled for 6:00 PM and racing to follow. Additional event details are available at FairburySpeedway.com. Together, the FloRacing Night in America events and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series finale weekend make Illinois Speedweek one of the most anticipated stretches of the season, drawing elite talent and passionate fans from across the country. As the series heads into Illinois Speedweek, the Big River Steel Championship standings presented by ARP show a tight battle at the top. Hudson O'Neal leads the standings, holding a narrow 30-point advantage over Devin Moran, who sits second. Ricky Thornton Jr. is third, followed closely by Brandon Sheppard and Max Blair to round out the top five. Former winners and contenders including Brandon Overton, Garrett Alberson, and Kyle Bronson remain within striking distance inside the top 10, while Illinois native Brian Shirley currently sits ninth heading into his home-state swing. With multiple drivers separated by slim margins, the upcoming events could prove pivotal in shaping the championship race. For the latest news, results, and championship standings from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit LucasDirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses: Farmer City Raceway: 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500, 18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500. = $82,800 Fairbury Speedway: 1. $30,000, 2. $15,000, 3. $7,000, 4. $5,500, 5. $4,500, 6. $3,500, 7. $3,000, 8. $2,500, 9. $2,400, 10. $2,300, 11. $2,200, 12. $2,100, 13. $2,000, 14. $1,900, 15. $1,800, 16. $1,750, 17. $1,700, 18. $1,650, 19. $1,600, 20. $1,550, 21. $1,550, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $100,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule: Left Rear/Fronts - Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3 Right Rear - Hoosier (92) NRM NLMT3, (92) NRM NLMT4 Official Marketing Partners Associate Marketing Partners Advanced Powder Coating, All Makes Collision Center, Arizona Sport Shirts, Behrent's Performance Warehouse, Black Diamond Chassis, Bilstein Shocks, Boyd Bilt Fabrication, Brodix, Capital Race Cars, Clements Racing Engines, Cornett Racing Engines, Dave Warren Powersports, Denago Powersports, Diversified Machine Inc, Fast Shafts, Fire Suppression Engineering, FOX Shocks, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Heath Lawson Photography, Hellraizer Jacks, Hoker Trucking, Jackson County Tourism, Keyser Manufacturing, Longacre Scales, Longhorn Chassis, The Massengill Company, MD3, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, Midwest Sheet Metal, MSD, Ohlins Shocks, Outerwears, PEM - Performance Engineering Mfg, Penske Racing Shocks, ProFabrication Headers, Pro Power Racing Engines, Rocket Chassis, Schoenfeld Headers, Shocker Hitch, Simpson Race Products, Slicker Graphics, Steering Buddy, Strange Oval, Swift Springs, Thermo-Tec Automotive Products, Velocity Manufacturing, Victory Fuel, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products, Wilwood, Xceldyne, XS Power Batteries, and 5150 Race Trailers.

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  Mack Leopard signs multi-year contract extension with MPM Marketing

  Mack Leopard, who will compete in the POWRi and USAC midget divisions this year, has signed a multi-year contract extension to remain with MPM Marketing McCallister Precision Marketing Release CONTACT: McCallister Precision Marketing TonyaMac44@MarketWithMPM.com 803-361-6199 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 25, 2026) - McCallister Precision Marketing (MPM Marketing) is excited to announce a multi-year contract extension with rising open-wheel dirt racer Mack Leopard. Leopard first signed with MPM Marketing in 2024 and has quickly honed his skills competing at dirt tracks across the country, which has helped prepare him for a full season of Midget racing in 2026 with POWRi and USAC. "Watching Mack's growth throughout the last two years on and off the race track has been amazing," said MPM Marketing owner Tonya McCallister. "He is such a humble young man that takes pride in everything he does. His talent and determination on the track truly speaks for itself. "We are thrilled to have Leopard continue as part of the MPM Marketing family for the foreseeable future and I can't wait to watch him thrive against the best dirt midget racers in the country." Leopard, 16, has flexed his racing muscle consistently throughout the last two years. Recently he made history at the annual Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, when he set new records for most features won on championship Saturday with four, most positions gained during championship Saturday with 73 and tied Darin Naida for most features competed in on championship Saturday with nine. He's earned multiple wins across the country during his career, including victories at U.S. 24 Speedway, Coles County Speedway, Jacksonville Speedway, Spoon River Speedway and Doe Run Raceway. This season Leopard will tackle the biggest challenge of his racing career when he pursues the USAC National Midget Series and POWRi National Midget League championships with Chase McDermand Racing. He's excited to do so not just with the support of his family, but also with the support of MPM Marketing. "I'm really excited to continue working with Tonya McCallister and her team at MPM Marketing," said Leopard. "To have someone like Tonya in your corner ready to go to work for you at any moment is so important. MPM Marketing really makes everything I do so much easier and that allows me to focus more of my energy on the race track." Leopard launches the 2026 USAC National Midget Series season this weekend at Indiana's Kokomo Speedway. For more information, visit usacracing.com. Mack Leopard would like to thank his mom, dad, sister Lilli and extended family, TRD, Mobil 1, Joe's Landscaping, McDermand Plumbing, Smith Titanium, Champion Equipment, GR8, Maximum Restoration, MPV Express, Mulch Express of Wisconsin, Duncan Oil, Rexroad Racing, Miami Valley Concrete, Advanced Racing Suspensions, USPKS and MPM Marketing for their support. About McCallister Precision Marketing Established in 2005, McCallister Precision Marketing (MPM Marking) focuses on assisting up-and-coming race car drivers with career advancement and promotion. MPM Marketing assists drivers build confidence in front of and behind the camera, giving them the tools they need to advance to the next level. MPM Marketing also provides companies with a strategic plan for their sales, marketing and promotional needs while also assisting drivers with social media, graphic design and all their PR and marketing needs. We believe in building positive relationships with our clients so that we may provide them with the most professional, yet personal guidance they need, in order to achieve their racing goals. Our clients include race car drivers, race team owners, companies and racing series'. We also work closely with charities and charity events. For more information on McCallister Precision Marketing, visit www.MarketWithMPM.com, email TonyaMac44@MarketWithMPM.com or call 803-361-6199.

Spoon River Speedway Nearby Dirt Tracks

Distance information is direct (as the crow flies) - driving distance will differ due to road routes and things like lakes or mountains.

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  Peoria Speedway Race Track25 miles away - Peoria, Illinois, USA
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  Lincoln Speedway Race Track37 miles away - Lincoln, Illinois, USA
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  Knox County Fairgrounds Race Track37 miles away - Knoxville, Illinois, USA
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  Illinois State Fairgrounds Race Track45 miles away - Springfield, Illinois, USA
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  Jacksonville Speedway Race Track50 miles away - Jacksonville, Illinois, USA
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  34 Raceway Race Track71 miles away - West Burlington, Iowa, USA
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  Farmer City Raceway Race Track71 miles away - Farmer City, Illinois, USA
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  Macon Speedway Race Track71 miles away - Macon, Illinois, USA
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  Quincy Raceways Race Track76 miles away - Quincy, Illinois, USA
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  East Moline Speedway Race Track76 miles away - East Moline, Illinois, USA
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  LaSalle Speedway Race Track79 miles away - LaSalle, Illinois, USA
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  Fairbury Speedway Race Track80 miles away - Fairbury, Illinois, USA
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  Davenport Speedway Race Track83 miles away - Davenport, Iowa, USA
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  Lee County Speedway Race Track83 miles away - Donnellson, Iowa, USA
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  CJ Speedway Race Track92 miles away - Columbus Junction, Iowa, USA

Spoon River Speedway Dirt Track Racing Organizations

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  DIRTcar - DIRTcar Racing Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  MARA - Midget Auto Racing Association Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  MARS - MARS Racing Series Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  MOWA - Midwest Open Wheel Association Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  POWRi - Performance Open Wheel Racing Inc Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  SIA - Sprint Invaders Association Dirt Track Racing Organization
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  XOS - Xtreme Outlaw Series Dirt Track Racing Organization