BIG 8 LATE MODELS ANNOUNCES EXCITING 2024 SCHEDULE

2024-02-01

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BIG 8 LATE MODELS ANNOUNCES EXCITING 2024 SCHEDULE

Rockford, Illinois, March 25, 2024 — The Big 8 Late Models series, the pinnacle of short track racing, is thrilled to announce its action-packed schedule for the 2024 season. Fans of high-speed competition and roaring engines can look forward to eight marquee events featuring the top weekly Late Model drivers from Northern Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

The 2024 season will kick off with the 47th Annual Spring Classic at Grundy County Speedway in Morris, IL, on Saturday, April 20th. The series will then make its way through several iconic tracks, including Madison International Speedway and Hawkeye Downs Speedway, before culminating in the 55th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway in West Salem, WI, on Saturday, October 5th.

Here’s a glimpse of the 2024 Big 8 Late Models schedule:

  • April 20th: Spring Classic at Grundy County Speedway, Morris, IL
  • May 24th: Late Model Special Event at Madison International Speedway, Oregon, WI
  • June 7th: Clash at the Downs X at Hawkeye Downs Speedway, Cedar Rapids, IA
  • July 5th: Fair Time Racing at Grundy County Speedway, Morris, IL
  • July 26th: Larry Detjens Memorial at State Park Speedway, Wausau, WI
  • August 2nd: Union 464 Night at Madison International Speedway, Oregon, WI
  • September 14th: National Short Track Championships at Dells Raceway Park, Wisconsin Dells, WI
  • October 5th: Oktoberfest Race Weekend at LaCrosse Fairgrounds Speedway, West Salem, WI

Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

The Big 8 Series is renowned for its intense wheel-to-wheel action, where champions and challengers battle it out for supremacy. This year’s lineup promises to deliver the same thrilling experience that has made the series a favorite among racing enthusiasts.

For more details and a printable schedule, fans are encouraged to visit the Big 8 Late Models official website here.

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Don’t miss out on the excitement — mark your calendars for the Big 8 Late Models 2024 season!

About Big 8 Late Models: The Big 8 Late Models series showcases the best of short track racing. With a history of nail-biting finishes and a commitment to the sport, the Big 8 Late Models continues to be a must-watch for racing fans everywhere.


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1 2B Michael Bilderback 746
2 11S Randy Sargent 662
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4 X Jon Reynolds Jr 480
5 11L Joshua Lundy (ROY) 424
6 66K Kendrick Kreyer 418
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