Peoria Speedway has announced the purse for the 2012 Budweiser Late Model Series. Out of the 10 race series, 3 events will be paying more than this purse. These include the season opening Don Bohlander Tribute, UMP Summernationals, and the Illinois State Championship Super Late Model 100. The purse is as follows: 1. $2,000 2. $1,000 3. $700 4. $600 5. $500 6. $400 7. $340 8. $310 9. $310 10. $300 11. $220 12. $220 13. $200 14. $200 15. $200 16. $200 17. $200 18. $200 19. $200 20. $200

  (Peoria,IL) Peoria Speedway is proud to announce our 2012 schedule of events, including the introduction of the “Budweiser UMP Super Late Model Series”. The “Budweiser UMP Super Late Model Series” will feature 10 UMP Super Late Model races, each paying at least $2,000 to-win. The winner of the 10 race series will receive a check for $5,000 and 80 percent driver participation is required to be eligible to get point fund monies. The series will pay back 10 places.   The schedule kicks off with 6 special events in a row, beginning with an open practice session from 4-9 PM on Saturday, April 7. The “Budweiser UMP Super Late Model Series” kicks off with the 5th Annual “Don...

2012 Schedule to be released at Allen Trade Show, SRS partnership announced (Peoria,IL) The 2012 racing schedule is being finalized for Peoria Speedway and will be released this Saturday, January 14 at the Allen Automotive Trade Show at Expo Gardens in Peoria. There will be a major announcement on Saturday as well, with very exciting news coming from promoter Curt Mottaz. Peoria Speedway is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Spoon River Speedway in an unprecedented move by both tracks. Peoria and Spoon River will be working together on scheduling, with Spoon River running some Sunday programs so their drivers can compete at Peoria and Peoria being closed on certain Saturday nights so drivers can compete at...

The staff and management of Peoria Speedway would like to wish all of our fans, staff members, sponsors and competitors a safe and happy holiday season. As we close out 2011, planning is underway at the Farmington Road quarter-mile oval for the 2012 racing season. The 2012 racing season will open on Saturday, April 7, with an open practice session for all classes, with times TBA. The season kicks off in style with the running of the “Don Bohlander Tribute” race for UMP Late Models on Saturday, April 14. The 50 lap UMP Late Model feature will pay $4,000 to-win. The race is in honor of 2011 Dirt Late Model Hall-of-Fame inductee and Peoria racing legend Don Bohlander. The...

   The staff and management of Peoria Speedway would like to congratulate all of our 2011 Track Champions and Special Award Winners who were recognized last Saturday night at the Awards Banquet.  The banquet was held last Saturday night at thePeoriaCivicCenter, with over 200 people in attendance.   A very special thanks go out to Spooneys Bar and Grill, Zanes Auto Service, Carmody Services, D and N Autobody, Daves Auto Service, and Budweiser for their sponsorship of the trophies and banners.   Below is a list of Track Champions, Top 10 in points, and Special Award Winners for each class for the 2011 racing season:   UMP HORNET AWARDS presented by Spooneys Bar and Grill Rookie of the Year:...

Poeria Speedway staff and management would like to send  their sincere condolences to the family of Flagman Erik Grigsby, whose father Michael passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 2 at the age of 57. Graveside services will be held at Walnut Cemetery in Banner on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:30 AM. Memorials may be made to the Monterey United Methodist Church, C/O Erik Grigsby, P.O. Box 101, Canton, IL 61520.

Race fans who made it out on a chilly Saturday night were treated to four very exciting feature races to close out the 2011 season at Peoria Speedway. In the main event, the inaugural Al Archdale Jr. Memorial Mini Sprint Nationals, polesitter Ryan Braughton was able to take his car coast-to-coast for the 20-lap victory. He took home the $1,500 top prize, plus other incentives for winning leading on all of the laps as well as the six-lap Dash for the Cash that determined the feature lineup. “We really built a great car,” Braughton said. “Once the track dried out, it made it perfect for this car.” So, what’s the winner going to do with the prize money? “I...

(Peoria, IL) Jason Feger raced to his 2nd straight “Jon Hamilton Memorial/Illinois State Championship” Saturday night at Peoria Speedway, leading all 100 laps for the $5,000 win.   Feger started on the outside of row 1 and out-gunned pole sitter Billy Drake on the first lap using the high side of the track to take the lead. The caution flew immediately for a spinning Mike Mullvain with just one lap in the books. On the re-start, Donny Walden drove past Drake on the low side until Drake took 2nd back on lap 4. Walden challenged Feger as the duo approached lapped traffic on lap 10, but had Dennis Erb, Jr. to contend with and Erb took 2nd on lap...

(Peoria, IL) Ray Bollinger capitalized on a fading Gary Cook, Jr. and won his 2nd straight UMP “Illinois State Championship Super Mod 100” and the $3,000 first prize Saturday night at Peoria Speedway. The 40 car field featured 4 former UMP National Champions and the front row was comprised of 2 former champs in Jeff Leka and current National points leader Mike Harrison, who is seeking his 3rd title. Leka and Harrison ran side-by-side over the first 2 laps until Leka took control on lap 3. Harrison jumped to the top in an effort to catch Leka as the action was fast and furious over the first 7 laps until a caution bunched the field. Bollinger, who started 7th,...

Results from the August 27 action are now available on the Results Page. Also, the season’s final points standings are now available under each class on the Points Page.