SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Track Enterprises has confirmed that racing will take place on the famous Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds this year.
Track Enterprises will promote an ARCA Menards Series event on Oct. 4 on the one-mile dirt oval, with the USAC Silver Crown Series scheduled to compete at the Springfield Mile on Oct. 18.
The two races were originally scheduled for their annual dates on the final weekend of the Illinois State Fair, however, with COVID-19 cancelling the fair, the races also fell off the schedule.
Continued talks between Track Enterprises promoter Bob Sargent, as well as officials from the Illinois State Fair, have made the rescheduled dates a reality.
“We really feel fortunate to have events this year at one of our Illinois miles. The month of October should be really fun with these historic races,” stated Bob Sargent.
The Oct. 4 event will feature the ARCA Menards Series competing in the Illinois Truck & Equipment Allen Crowe 100 in addition to the DIRTcar Sportsman in their edition of the Fall Nationals.
On Sunday, Oct. 18, the USAC Silver Crown Series will compete in the Bettenhausen 100. Both events will be held in the early afternoon.
Grandstand ticket sales will be limited to 20 percent capacity in order to promote a safe atmosphere and allow for proper social distancing. In addition, face coverings will be required, temperatures will be checked upon arrival, and multiple hand washing and sanitizing stations will be placed throughout the venue.