1 / 48Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin’s KeShon Singleton, middle, and his teammates celebrate after Singleton’s last-second three-pointer in double overtime gave the Cyclones a 53-50 win over the Metamora Redbirds for the Class 3A state basketball title Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the State Farm Center in Champaign.(MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR)Lincoln Speedway is gearing up for a busy week, featuring two nights of racing over five days.The oval at the Logan County Fairgrounds will host its regularly scheduled weekly program Friday, July 17, followed by the FloRacing Night In America Graue Chevrolet Showdown on July 21.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFriday’s six-division program includes 305 Sprint Cars, Vintage Racing of Illinois, DIRTcar Pro Late Models, Taco Bell DIRTcar Modifieds, MARA Midgets and DIRTcar Sportsman.Pit gates open at 4 p.m., grandstands at 5, hot laps begin at 6 and racing starts at 7. Grandstand admission is $15, with children 11 and under admitted free.AROUND SPRINGFIELD: Streets to close for ‘Big Boy’ locomotive stopAROUND SPRINGFIELD: Veterans group battles state over fairgrounds home | ExclusiveHIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: See every state champion around Springfield in IHSA historyThe nation’s top Super Late Model drivers will compete for a $20,000 winner’s purse, with the Taco Bell DIRTcar Modified feature offering $2,000 to win.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCompetitors expected include Bobby Pierce, Brandon Sheppard, Ricky Thornton Jr., Hudson O’Neal, Nick Hoffman, Brian Shirley, Dennis Erb Jr., Ryan Gustin, Devin Moran, Jason Feger, Shannon Babb and Carson Hocevar.Lincoln Speedway has become a key stop on the FloRacing Night In America schedule. Dennis Erb Jr. (2022), Hudson O’Neal (2023), Bobby Pierce (2024) and Devin Moran (2025) have claimed FloRacing night wins at Lincoln. Previous Modified event winners include Nick Hoffman (2022), Tyler Nicely (2023) and Ray Bollinger (2024). Drake Troutman captured last year’s Modified victory.Tuesday’s event is the rain date from the May 7 program, which halted by bad weather before the completion of the heat races.Fans and competitors who attended the original event are reminded to bring their wristbands, as they will be honored for admission to this event. Tickets and pit passes can be purchased online or at the ticket windows on race day.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor the July 21 event, pit gates open at 2 p.m., grandstands at 4, hot laps begin at 6 and racing starts at 7. Admission is $40 for adults, $10 for children 11 and under, and $45 for an all-access pit pass.Camping is available for the FloRacing Night In America event, with electric hookup sites available for $40 per night and primitive camping for $20 per night. Fans can reserve a campsite by calling 217-764-3200. Special Lincoln Speedway rates are available at the Hampton by Hilton and Comfort Inn & Suites in Lincoln by mentioning the Lincoln Speedway discount when booking.With two programs
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