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Meet the Drivers / RailSpitter Nationals and Fan Appriciation Night All in One

Meet the Drivers

This Saturday Night August 20^th the Fans will be treated to not only a great night of racing actions but they will get to meet the drivers that race the high banks of the Spoon for only a $5 General Admission ticket sponsored by FCFB. Classes racing, times and prices are listed on the flyer. Spread the word and we will see you all this Saturday Night August 20^th for Meet the Drivers Night/ RailSplitter Nationals Night and Fan Appreciation Night sponsored by FCFB at the Spoon.

Famous Quick Draw Races

Quick Draw

Quick Draw format

3 segments of racing for all classes.

Modifieds and Pro Lates will run three 15 lap segments.

E/B Mods will run three 10 lap segments.

Hornets will run three 8 lap segments.

Kid Mods will run three 6 lap segments

No Time Trials. Hot Laps only.

Everyone will draw when you get your transponder for starting spot in 1^st segment.

2^nd segment will be inverted by how you finish 1^st segment.

3^rd segment will be inverted by how you finish 2^nd segment.

Point will be added for your finish in each segment to determine the final finishing order of your division.

If you drop out of a segment you will be allowed to run the next segment.

Feature rules will apply to each segment.

Purse will be posted on the website under the rules tab for this race.

This will be the fourth race out of six for the Modified Challenge.

It’s a race the fans love because of all the passing. You don’t have to finish first in all the segments to become the overall winner, just collect the most points. Some drivers love it some don’t but this race has been a tradition at Spoon for over 20 years. We hope you will enjoy it and have fun. Times and admission prices are listed on the flyer.

Good luck to all.

Kids Back Pack Night Aug 6th

Kids Back Pack Night this Saturday night August 6th.

For the backpack giveaway we ask anyone wanting to take part from drivers, crew members, fans or staff if you would like to pick up a backpack for a girl or boy with basic school supplies items in it to hand out to the kids to bring them up at intermission. We will have Drivers or crew members come to the grandstands and hand backpacks out. Hopefully like in the past every kid will walk away with a backpack and a smile.

Thank you to all that participate.

Extreme Heat Postpones 35th Tom Knowles Memorial

EXTREME TEMPERATURES FORCE POSTPONEMENT OF TOM KNOWLES MEMORIAL

July 21, 2022 (Canton, IL) With forecasted temperatures on Saturday around 100℉ and heat indices between 105℉ and 110℉, Spoon River Speedway officials have made the decision to postpone the 35th Annual Tom Knowles Memorial.

“The safety of our drivers, workers and fans alike is of utmost importance”, said SRS Promoter Brad Denney.

The event will now take place on September 17, moving the event back to its normal fall-time race date. The Morrow Brothers Ford MOWA Sprint Car Series and MARS Late Models will run for $3,000 to win. DIRTcar UMP Modifieds will close out their six-race Modified Challenge series with a $3,000 to win race. E/B Mods will race for $1,000 to win and lastly the USAC/IMRA SpeeD2 Midgets will battle for a $1,500 top prize in the annual running of the Hull/Trone Memorial.

Spoon River Speedway will sit dormant for one more week, on July 31, due to the Fulton County Fair. Racing action will resume on August 6 with Kids Back Pack Night and the running of the Greg Gilmore Memorial.

More information can be found by visiting www.spoonriverspeedway.com or on Facebook at Spoon River Speedway.

35th Running of the Tom Knowles Memorial

Big money on the line next Saturday night for the 35th running of the Tom Knowles Memorial. Over $40,000 in purse money will be handed out. This is the only visit for the Wing Sprints in 2022. Times and Prices are listed on the flyer. This is a race you won't want to miss. Not many times you get to see 4 great classes of racing in one night. Mark it down now and we will see everyone next Saturday night at the High Banks of the Spoon!!

This will also be the 4th out of 6 races for the Modified Challenge Series. Modifeds run for $3000 to win and $200 to start their 30 lap feature event. MARS Super Late Models run for $3000 to win and $400 to start their 30 lap feature event. MOWA Sprints running for $3000 to win and $300 to start their 25 lap feature. E/B Mods running for $1000 to win and $100 to start their 30 lap feature event. Complete purse payout is located on Spoon's website under the rules tab.

Make sure to share this post and tell all your family and friends so we can continue to have these big purse events.

35th Tom Knowles Memorial

July 23rd is the 35th running of the Tom Knowles Memorial

Knowles Memorial

Scott Kitch Memorial

Scott Kitch Memorial July 16th

Kitch Memorial

Summer Nationals Hell Tour

The Summer Nationals Hell Tour invades the High Banks of the Spoon River Speedway Thursday Night June 23^rd. The Dirtcar Super Late Models will be running for $5000 to win. Look for some of the best Late Model drivers to be on hand for this event. Also running will be the Summit Dirtcar Modifieds with the feature winner picking up $1500. Filling out the race card will be the E/B Mods running for $500 to win and $100 to start.

Pits open at noon

Grandstands at 4

Hot Laps at 6

With racing to begin around 7

GA $25

Kids 10 and under are FREE

Coolers 10x14x12Tall MAX No Exceptions $10 every time thru gate

NO FOOD or GLASS ALLOWED

Adult Pit pass $45

Kids 10 and under Pit Pass $20

Gary Cook JR Memorial Special

2022 Cook Jr Memorial

The Gary Cook Jr Memorial Special this Sunday Night May 29^th. Modifieds run for $2564 to win and $200 to start. MARS Super Late Models will run for $5064 to win. Also on hand will be the Pro Late Models for $564 to win and $100 to start, the E-Mods for $564 to win and $100 to start, the USAC/IMAS SpeeD2 Midgets $564 to win and $100 to start and the Hornets for $164 to win.

All information is on the flyer except

Coolers 10x14x12Tall MAX NO Exceptions $10 every time thru gate

NO FOOD or GLASS Allowed

FREE Camping this weekend

It is going to be a exciting night of racing at the Spoon you won’t want to miss!!!