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Pierce Family Chases Prairie Dirt Classic Glory
FAIRBURY, Ill. — The Pierce family and Fairbury Speedway’s Prairie Dirt Classic have gone hand-in-hand since Bob Pierce finished second in 1993. Thirty-one years and five PDC wins later, the Illinois native looks to work with his son, 2023 World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models champion Bobby Pierce, to add his name to the list of winners at the Fairbury crown jewel event.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Prairie Dirt Classic, Wilmot Debut Pit World of Outlaws Stars Against Fast Locals
The World of Outlaws makes its second 2024 visit to Illinois and Wisconsin for three nights of racing in four days. Dirt Late Model history will be tested and written. A two-state trip to Illinois and Wisconsin has the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models chasing glory and adding a new chapter to the record books.
18-year-old Declan Bender is ready to soar at SC2 Peoria TT Race
PEORIA (25News Now) - Declan Bender is chasing his dream--one dirt track at a time. Bender, from Cooksville, Illinois, will be the youngest competitor in the SC2 Peoria TT Race Sunday. He loves the thrill of the jump at Peoria Motorcycle Club and the chase for the win at one of America’s most historic motorcycle racing venues.
Ricky Thornton Jr. Rallies for Castrol® FloRacing Night in America Fairbury Win
Lernerville Speedway’s $20,000-To-Win Event Up Next on August 21. Fairbury, Ill. (July 24, 2024) — Ricky Thornton Jr. rallied late to snare the Castrol® FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota victory at Fairbury (Ill.) Speedway on Wednesday, July 24. His triumph was worth $20,000 in the...
Thornton Romps From 15th To Win 20 Grand
FAIRBURY, Ill. — Ricky Thornton Jr. rallied late to snare the Castrol FloRacing Night in America presented by Kubota late model victory at Fairbury Speedway on Wednesday night. His triumph was worth $20,000 in the fifth annual One For the Road presented by I-Beam Sliding Doors. He piloted the...
PBL football participates in 7-on-7 at Monticello
MONTICELLO – The Paxton-Buckley-Loda and Monticello High School varsity football teams will meet in a Week 7 matchup on Oct. 11. It will be the fourth meeting between the two teams since PBL joined the Illini Prairie Conference in 2021. The Panthers defeated Monticello twice by a combined point differential of six, winning 22-17 last year and 16-15 in 2021 at Zimmerman Field.
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