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Independence Day Fireworks Meet High-Speed Motorcycle Racing at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

(Du Quoin, IL) Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250th birthday celebration, Saturday, July 4.

For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport, featuring the nation’s top professional dirt track motorcycle racers battling bar-to-bar on purpose-built race bikes. On a Mile track like DuQuoin, riders draft in tight packs, slide through the corners, and race inches apart at speeds of more than 140 mph.

The result is a spectacle unlike anything else in motorsports: thunderous motorcycles, close-quarters racing, last-lap strategy, and the possibility of a photo finish every time the pack comes to the checkered flag.

The professional racing action will feature the stars of Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles, giving local fans a chance to see a national championship event up close at one of the sport’s most historic venues.

Fans are encouraged to come early and make a full day of it. The City of Du Quoin’s free Fourth of July celebration will also take place at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds beginning at noon, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with food trucks, unique vendors and shopping, a craft show, kids rides, live music by The Hoot N Holler Band, and a massive fireworks display in the evening.

With multiple events happening on the fairgrounds throughout the day, the 2026 Fourth of July celebration is expected to be one of the biggest holiday gatherings in Southern Illinois.

Whether you are a lifelong race fan or simply looking for a memorable Fourth of July with family and friends, the DuQuoin Mile offers a rare combination of national-level professional sport, small-town celebration, live entertainment, and patriotic fireworks.

Bring your family, friends, and your patriotic spirit for an unforgettable July 4 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

Event: Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited
Series: Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing
Date: Independence Day - Saturday, July 4, 2026
Location: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Illinois
City Celebration: Free admission beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Race Tickets: Tickets start at just $35. Children 12 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Don’t Miss the Action, Get Your DuQuoin Mile Race Tickets Now

Tickets for the Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited are available for purchase at https://www.tixr.com/groups/trackenterprises/events/2026-duquoin-mile-185583.

General admission tickets are only $35. Children 12 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. Fans can upgrade their race-day experience with reserved tickets for $45.

Fans can also see the racing action like never before with the H-D VIP Experience, which includes reserved seating, an opportunity to meet the Harley-Davidson riders, and a chance to watch the heat races from inside the track.

Fan Schedule - Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Illinois

· 9:00 a.m.

o Progressive American Flat Track Pits Open

· 12:00 p.m.

o City of Du Quoin Fourth of July Celebration Opens

§ Free admission to the city celebration

§ Food trucks, craft show, vendors and shopping, kids rides, and family activities

§ Live music by The Hoot N Holler Band

· 2:00 p.m.

o Progressive American Flat Track Gates Open

· 2:30 p.m.

o Progressive American Flat Track Practice & Qualifying

· 5:45 p.m.

o Progressive American Flat Track Opening Ceremonies

· 6:05 p.m.

o Progressive American Flat Track Racing Begins Featuring Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles

· 8:50 p.m.

o Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event Checkered Flag

· 9:00 p.m.

o Massive Fireworks Display to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Fan Notes
Come early and make a full day of it. The City of Du Quoin Fourth of July celebration is free to attend, while tickets are required for the Progressive American Flat Track racing program. Bring lawn chairs for the city celebration, enjoy the food trucks and live music, then head to the grandstands for bar-to-bar professional motorcycle racing on the Magic Mile with grandstand seating view of the firework display.

Three Races on Perris Auto Speedway’s July Schedule

Perris, California — June 30, 2026 — Perris Auto Speedway has three exciting nights of racing on tap for the month of July. The action kicks off on July 11, when Heimark Distributors Anheuser-Busch presents the Avanti Windows and Doors USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, along with PASSCAR Super Stocks, Street Stocks, and American Factory Stocks.

One week later, on July 18, the famous Riverside County speed plant will host the PAS 600cc Winged Restricted, Winged A-Class Micro Sprints, and Junior Micro Sprints for the first time.

The final event of the month will take place on July 25, when the wildly popular Night of Destruction returns for another evening of hard-hitting, family-friendly racing excitement.

Gates for all shows will open at 5:00 p.m. with racing at 7:00.

Advance tickets for all PAS shows are available now at tix.com. Fans who do not wish to purchase advance tickets will still be able to buy plenty of tickets at the ticket windows on race night.

Perris Auto Speedway is located on the Lake Perris Fairgrounds, 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, California. For more information, visit perrisautospeedway.com or call (951) 940-0134.

DIRTcar Summer Nationals Return to Lincoln Speedway This Thursday for Rain-Delayed Hell Tour Stop

LINCOLN, Ill. – After Mother Nature reshuffled much of the 2026 DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule, one of the most anticipated stops of the season is finally set to take place as the Hell Tour rolls into Lincoln Speedway this Thursday, July 2. The event serves as the makeup date for the rain-postponed June 21 program and will feature the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models, DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals, and Lincoln Speedway's exciting Crown Vic division.

Originally slated as part of Father's Day weekend, the Lincoln Speedway event became one of many casualties of a relentless stretch of rain and severe weather that has plagued the 40th anniversary edition of the Hell Tour. In fact, the series managed to complete just one event during the most recent week of competition as repeated storms forced cancellations across the Midwest, resulting in a reshuffled schedule that now brings one of the nation's premier dirt late model tours back to central Illinois on Thursday night.

Despite the weather challenges, the racing has lived up to the tour's legendary reputation whenever the green flag has waved. The Summer Nationals opened June 9 at Brownstown Bullring with veteran Shannon Babb collecting his first victory of the season before rain interrupted the early schedule. Jason Feger captured victories at Coles County Speedway on June 12, Wilmot Raceway on June 15, and Farmer City Raceway on June 19, while Babb added another win at Fairbury Speedway on June 13. Brian Shirley won at Sycamore Speedway on June 14, Chris Simpson earned his first Hell Tour victory of the season at West Liberty Raceway on June 16, Cade Dillard topped the field at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway on June 20, and Hall of Famer Billy Moyer, Sr. most recently found victory lane on June 23 at Benton Speedway.

The Summer Nationals caravan still has plenty of racing ahead before arriving in Lincoln. Drivers are scheduled to compete Monday at Camden Speedway in Tennessee, Tuesday at Old No. 1 Speedway in Arkansas, and Wednesday at Farmington Empire Speedway in Missouri before making the trip north to Lincoln Speedway for Thursday night's makeup event.

Heading into the week, Tanner English of Benton, Kentucky continues to lead the DIRTcar Summer Nationals championship standings. Three-time winner Jason Feger sits second, followed by Clay Stuckey, Michael Leach, and Daniel Adam as the championship battle begins to intensify entering the heart of the tour.

The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals will also headline Thursday's program, bringing another talented traveling field to compete against Lincoln Speedway's strong contingent of Taco Bell DIRTcar Modified regulars. Illinois veteran Ray Bollinger enters the week atop the Modified Nationals standings, leading Zeke McKenzie, Michael Long, Mike Harrison, and Damian Kiefer.

Fans can expect a tremendous night of racing as the nation's best dirt late model and modified competitors square off against many of central Illinois' top weekly stars. Lincoln Speedway has long been one of the signature stops on the Hell Tour, producing memorable races and packed grandstands throughout the history of the Summer Nationals.

Pit gates open at 2:00 p.m., grandstands open at 4:00 p.m., local pill draw closes at 5:50 p.m., hot laps begin at 6:00 p.m., and racing gets underway at 7:00 p.m.

Grandstand admission is $30 for adults, while children 11 and under are admitted FREE. Pit passes are $45 for adults and $20 for children 11 and under. Tickets and pit passes will be available at the gate on race day.

Camping is available at Lincoln Speedway with primitive camping for $20 per night and electric hookup sites for $40 per night. Fans wishing to reserve camping should call 217-764-3200. Discounted lodging is also available at the Hampton by Hilton Lincoln and Comfort Inn & Suites Lincoln by mentioning the Lincoln Speedway discount when booking.

With the weather forecast looking favorable and the Hell Tour championship heating up, Thursday night's makeup event promises to deliver one of the biggest nights of dirt racing of the summer at Lincoln Speedway.

For additional event information, visit LincolnSpeedwayIL.com or follow Lincoln Speedway and on social media.

Big Payday and Bonuses on Tap Thursday at Jackson Motorplex During Wieskus Memorial Presented by SW Broadband

Inside Line Promotions – JACKSON, Minn. (June 29, 2026) – Jackson Motorplex welcomes a pair of winged sprint car divisions this Thursday during the Wieskus Memorial presented by SW Broadband.

The Cressman Sanitation Midwest 410 Sprint Touring Series will duke it out during a $5,000-to-win show with the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars also in action.

Several bonuses are up for grabs throughout the MSTS program, including $1,000 that has been added to the dash. The winner will receive $500 with the second-place finisher netting $300 and the third-place finisher $200.

Jack Dover is the current Cressman Sanitation Midwest 410 Sprint Touring Series points leader with Koby Werkmeister 12 points back. Weston Olson is 14 points behind Dover with Andy Pake 24 points out of the top spot. Cole Vanderheiden rounds out the top five – one point behind Pake.

Lee Goos Jr. leads the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars championship standings at Jackson Motorplex by seven points over Brandon Bosma. Nick Barger and Jake Greenwood are tied for third – 10 points behind Goos Jr. – with Bill Johnson, Matt Johnson and Trevor Serbus all 11 points out of the lead.

The main gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps at 7 p.m.

Adult tickets are $25. Tickets for students ages 13-years-old to 18-years-old are $10. Children 12-years-old and younger get in free.

Tickets can be purchased online at https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=JKMV_PL_MPV&orgid=55369#/?view=list&includePackages=true.

UP NEXT –

Thursday for the Wieskus Memorial presented by SW Broadband featuring the Cressman Sanitation Midwest 410 Sprint Touring Series as well as the Heser Auto & Detailing RaceSaver Sprint Cars

MEDIA LINKS –

Website: http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com

X: http://www.twitter.com/JacksonMotorplx

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JacksonMotorplex

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonmotorplex/

JACKSON MOTORPLEX –

Jackson Motorplex is a 4/10-mile dirt oval located in Jackson, Minn. It hosts special events from June through September, including races with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Midwest Sprint Touring Series and more. For the full 2026 racing schedule and more information, visit http://www.JacksonMotorplex.com.

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