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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!!!

Castrol Flo Racing Speedweeks

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Illinois Speedweeks. Great racing action at 4 elite tracks in Illinois!!

Castrol FloRacing Night in America May 11th

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This is a race you won't want to miss. Get your tickets before April 20th to save $5 on Reserve and GA.

2022 Tentative Schedule is Set

The 2022 tentative schedule is set at Spoon River Speedway. We have tried to put together a mixture of some exciting racing events in 2022. Three practice days are scheduled this year with the 2022 season set to begin on Saturday Night April 30^th with the Greg Gilmore Memorial.

Castrol Oil Night in America

Five Super Late Model races are on the schedule for 2022 with the first coming on Wednesday night May 11^th the Castrol FloRacing Night in America race were Spoon was picked to begin a four race swing in Illinois Speed week. This race will be the largest paying race in Spoon’s history paying the Late Model feature winner $22,022. With Lucas Oil and World of Outlaws off this week we are expecting a huge car count with the best dirt car late model drivers in the nation in attendance. This is definitely one you won’t want to miss. Filling out the racing card that night will be the Modifieds.

MARS Late Models Logo

The MARS Super Late Models will make three appearances at Spoon in 2022. The first event will be at the Gary Cook Jr Memorial on Memorial Day weekend May 29^th. They will return on July 23^rd to be part of the Tom Knowles Memorial and their final appearance will be at the Plow Boy Nationals on Sept 4^th for $5000 to win. Summer Nationals are on June 23^rd this year

The Modifieds will have another season of special races. First will be at the Castol FloRacing event paying the feature winner $3000. Next special will be the Gary Cook Memorial on May 29^th paying #2564 to the feature winner. Other specials paying extra are the Bill Anderson Memorial, the Summer Nationals, Floyd Jordon Jr Memorial, Scott Kitch Memorial, Tom Knowles Memorial and the famous Modified Plow Boy Nationals.

Sprint car fans will see these high powered machines first on Saturday Night July 23^rd at the Tom Knowles Memorial, which had to be moved because of scheduling conflicts. The MOWA Sprints will run for $3000 to will this night. Then on Saturday Night Sept 10^th the NEW Series, Xtreme OutLaw Sprint Cars will make their first visit to the high banks.

E-Mods, Midgets and Hornets all have at least one extra payout night in 2022.

Kids will see their first event on May 21^st the Card Board Box Races. Then on June 11^th we will have the Candy Dash Races. Kids Back Pack Night will be on August 6^th and Meet the Drivers night will be held on August 20^th.

These are just a few of our races we have scheduled this year. We will race almost every Saturday night (weather permitting) until the end of September so don’t miss out on some great racing action week in and week out at the Spoon.

We hope to see each and everyone one of you this 2022 race season. Don’t forget to invite your friends, heck invite them even if there not your friends to come watch some of the most exciting racing action at the high banks of the Spoon in this 2022 race season.

Stay tuned to Spoons FaceBook page and website for seasonal updates.

Castrol Flo Racing Night in America ticket for May 11th go on sale today

Wed May 11th Castrol Oil Flow racing Night in America tickets go on sale today

Spoon River Tentative Schedule Released

A exciting Tentative 2022 race season has been released by Spoon River Speedway. A long with the always exciting weekly program of Modifieds, Pro Late Models, E-Mods, Hornets and the IMRA SpeeD2 Midgets will also be back with their dates marked in red when confirmed. Lots of work is going on at the Spoon this fall, New clay is being added to both turns and front stretch. We are in the process of adding additional bleachers on the west and east ends of the grandstands and hopefully a few more in the pits. We will also be putting up a new catch fence on the front stretch with new lighting and speakers. The first huge race at Spoon will be on May 11th Castrol Oil FloRacing Night in America invading the high banks for $22,022 to win for the Super Late Models. This will be the largest payout in Spoon's history. Also running will be the Modifieds for $3000 to win and the E-Mods for $500 to win. We are working on reserved seat ticket sales for the top 5 rows. Reserve seat tickets will also give you access to the pits. You will also be able to purchase general admission tickets when the system gets setup for this race and hopefully we will be able to do this for future big races.

The next special will be on Memorial day weekend Sun May 29th the Gary Cook Jr Memorial featuring the Modifieds and the MARS Super L/M's. The Super L/M's return on Thursday Night June 23rd for the Hell Tour Summer Nationals. Then On Labor Day weekend Sunday Night Sept 4th will be the Modified Plow Boy Nationals and this year the MARS Super Late Models will join in on the festivities. Sept 10th we will host the new Xtreme Outlaw Sprint car series then on Sept 17th will be the Tom Knowles Memorial MOWA 410 Sprints and the Aaron Hull Memorial for the midgets.

Like I said we are always working on new specials so stay tuned for more exciting news. We will post something when our Special race ticketing system is ready to go. There will also be a $25 charge for campers in 2022. You will have to private message Brad in advance to get your camping ticket for the special events.

Thank You and hope to see everyone in 2022!!

MARS / Spoon Season Championship Weekend

Season Championship Weekend

The MARS Super Late Models will Invade the Spoon for two nights this weekend Friday Sept 24th and Sat Sept 25th to Crown their 2021 Champion. Some of the best dirt late models drives will be on hand running both nights for $5000 to win each night. Spoon will also conclude their 2021 season this weekend with the Dirtcar Pro L/M's, Dirtcar Hornets and the E/B Mods running both nights with the Supers and then on Saturday night the Dirtcar Modifeds will join in on the action. Spoon has been super fast and smooth all year and this weekend doesn't look to be any different. Tight races are still up for grab for Spoons track championships. Dave Wietholder holds a slim 8 point lead over Ray Bollinger in the Dirtcar Modifieds. Tucker Clark is also in a tough point battle with David Lauritson with only 12 points between them. In the Dirtcar Pro Lates Brandon Eskew holds a 38 point lead over Cody McGuire and in the E/B Mod class Todd O'Neill holds a 34 point lead over Kevin Anderson. There are other positions that could jockey around in the last two races of the year. Lots of excitement in all divisions that you won't want to miss at the Spoon this weekend. Two great nights of racing action. Hope to see everyone at the Spoon for the final races of the 2021.

Camping will be allowed one row long against bean field and a long fence outside turn 4.

Season Championship Weekend

MARS

The MARS Super Late Models will Invade the Spoon for two nights this weekend Friday Sept 24th and Sat Sept 25th to Crown their 2021 Champion. Some of the best dirt late models drives will be on hand running both nights for $5000 to win each night. Spoon will also conclude their 2021 season this weekend with the Dirtcar Pro L/M's, Dirtcar Hornets and the E/B Mods runnning both nights with the Supers and then on Saturday night the Dirtcar Modifeds will join in on the action. Spoon has been super fast and smooth all year and this weekend doesnt look to be any differant. Tight races are still up for grab for Spoons track championships. Dave Wietholder holds a slim 8 point lead over Ray Bollinger in the Dirtcar Modifieds. Tucker Clark is also in a tough point battle with David Lauritson with only 12 points between them. In the Dirtcar Pro Lates Brandon Eskew holds a 38 point lead over Cody McGuire and in the E/B Mod class Todd O'Neill holds a 34 point lead over Kevin Anderson. There are other positions that could jocky around in the last two races of the year. Lots of excitement in all divisions that you won't want to miss at the Spoon this weekend. Two great nights of racing action. Hope to see everyone at the Spoon for the final races of the 2021 season!!

Tom Knowles Memorial

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Tom Knowles Memorial featuring the MOWA 410 Sprint cars and the POWRI Lucas Oil National Midgets. Also on tap is the Aaron Hull/ Barry Trone Memorial for the IMRA SpeeD2 Midgets. Round out the race card will be the Dirt Car Modifieds running for $1500 to win