Oberbeck Grain Company’s Hard Charger Night and the Scott Wernle & Kyle Roberts Memorial Street Stock Feature races into Highland Speedway on Saturday, July 26th for the Madison County Fair!

HIGHLAND, IL (July 24, 2014)   Highland Speedway and the Madison County Fair Association are proud to present the Oberbeck Grain Company Hard Charger Night and the Scott Wernle & Kyle Roberts Memorial Street Stock Feature on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Highland Speedway and the Madison County Fair.  This exciting night of racing action at Highland Speedway will feature UMP Late Models, UMP B-Dry SportMods, UMP Hamel Coop Street Stock Scott Wernle & Kyle Roberts Memorial Feature, and the UMP Sammie’s KidModz.  This is a points night!  A special thank you goes out the the Wernle & Roberts Family for raising money to add to the Street Stock purse for this memorial event.  The Scott Wernle & Kyle Roberts Memorial Feature will be $400 to win and $58 to start.  They requested that the money they raised be added to the entire field of cars.  Join us for a great night of racing action! 

Pits Open at 3:00 pm, Grandstands Open at 5:30 pm, Pill Draw by 5:45 pm, Drivers Meeting at 6:00 pm, Hot Laps at 6:30 pm, Racing Starts at 7:00 pm.  Box Seats are $15.00; General Grandstand Admission is $12.00, kids 10 and under are free general grandstand admission with a paid adult admission.  Pit Passes are $30.00 and pit passes for kids 10 and under are $15.00 (Kids in the pits must have parental supervision at all times.) 

The Madison County Fair is Tuesday, July 22 – Sunday, July 27, 2014.  There are daily activities and exhibits, carnival rides, camel and pony rides, a free petting zoo, and much, much more.  Thursday, July 24^th features the always poplar Combine Demolition Derby, come out and watch these massive machines crash and bash to see who will come out on top.  Friday, July 25^th features the Lawn Mower Demolition Derby and the Car Demolition Derby it is another night of crashing and bashing action to see who will take home the win and the Mad Dog Trophies.  Saturday, July 26^th brings the UMP Oberbeck Grain Company Hard Charger Night to Highland Speedway featuring UMP Late Models, UMP B-Dry Solutions SportMods, UMP Hamel Coop Street Stocks Scott Wernle & Kyle Roberts Memorial Feature, and UMP Sammie’s KidModz, with Hard Chargers being awarded in every class.  Sunday, July 27^th brings T-T Racing to the fair with flat track motorcycles and ATV’s racing it out.  Make plans to join us for the week of motorsport madness at the Madison County Fair!

For a more information about the Madison County Fair and a complete schedule of events check out the website at www.madcofair.com 

Check out our complete updated schedule at our website www.highlandspeedway.com and sign up for text and email alerts by texting HIGHLANDSPEEDWAY to 84483. 

MOWA Sprint Series races into Highland Speedway on Wednesday, July 23rd for the Madison County Fair as they kick off Illinois Sprint Week!

 HIGHLAND, IL (July 18, 2014)  Do you love open wheel dirt track racing?  If so, this is the night for you!  Highland Speedway and the Madison County Fair Association are proud to present the MOWA Sprint Series as they kick off Illinois Sprint Week on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Highland Speedway and the Madison County Fair.  This exciting night of racing action at Highland Speedway will feature MOWA Sprints, UMP Steve Schmitt Modifieds, and the Daum Insurance Outlaw Micros.  This is a points night for Modifieds and Micros!  Join us for a great night of open wheel racing action!  

Pits Open at 3:00 pm, Grandstands Open at 5:30 pm, Pill Draw by 5:45 pm, Drivers Meeting at 6:00 pm, Hot Laps at 6:30 pm, Racing Starts at 7:00 pm.  Box Seats are $20.00; General Grandstand Admission is $15.00, kids 10 and under are free general grandstand admission with a paid adult admission.  Pit Passes are $30.00 and pit passes for kids 10 and under are $15.00 (Kids in the pits must have parental supervision at all times.) 

We will be taking a Pit Stop weekend Saturday, July 19, 2014 to prepare for busy week of arena events at Highland Speedway for the Madison County Fair!  The Madison County Fair is Tuesday, July 22 – Sunday, July 27, 2014.  Tuesday July 22^nd is the Illinois Tractor Pulling Association Truck and Tractor Pull this action packed event has 7 classes and will feature tractors, trucks, and hot modified tractors.  Wednesday, July 23^rd MOWA Sprint Series returns to Highland Speedway for an action packed night of open wheel racing also featuring the UMP Steve Schmitt Modifieds, and Daum Insurance Micros.  Thursday, July 24^th features the always poplar Combine Demolition Derby, come out and watch these massive machines crash and bash to see who will come out on top.  Friday, July 25^th features the Lawn Mower Demolition Derby and the Car Demolition Derby it is another night of crashing and bashing action to see who will take home the win and the Mad Dog Trophies.  Saturday, July 26^th brings the UMP Oberbeck Grain Company Hard Charger Night to Highland Speedway featuring UMP Late Models, UMP B-Dry Solutions SportMods, UMP Hamel Coop Street Stocks, and UMP Sammie’s KidModz, with Hard Chargers being awarded in every class.  Sunday, July 27^th brings T-T Racing to the fair with flat track motorcycles and ATV’s racing it out.  Make plans to join us for the week of motorsport madness at the Madison County Fair!

For a more information about the Madison County Fair and a complete schedule of events check out the website at www.madcofair.com 

Check out our complete updated schedule at our website www.highlandspeedway.com and sign up for text and email alerts by texting HIGHLANDSPEEDWAY to 84483. 

Pit Stop on Saturday, July 19th to prepare for the Madison County Fair

The Madison County Fair Association Would Like to Invite You to Join Us for the 2014 Madison County Fair Tuesday, July 22^nd thru Sunday, July 27^th, 2014.

Highland, IL (July 16, 2014) –Join us for six days of fun at the Madison County Fair in HighlandIL.  The 2014 fair will be starting on Tuesday, July 22 and running through Sunday, July 24, 2014, this year’s fair brings many new attractions and many familiar favorites will return.  There will be lots of fun activities for the entire family.  We will have pony and camel rides all week long including a petting zoo to get up close and personal with some fun animals.  There are nightly grandstand events as well as free music nightly under the Main Pavilion.  Parking is $4.00 per car and admission to the fairgrounds is FREE!  We have week long parking passes available for $15.00 and you can find a free lunch time parking pass located in the Madison County Fair Book that is good Tuesday – Friday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (must have coupon).  The Madison County Fair Book is available at various locations throughout MadisonCounty and available online at www.madcofair.com

The first day of events Tuesday, July 22^nd is Senior Day with fun activities including Bingo and more.  All seniors will receive half price parking before 5 pm with ID Verification.  The fair starts off at 10 am with the opening ceremonies and the 4-H Dairy Show and from then on; it is non-stop all week long with a huge variety of events throughout the day. Tuesday’s events include opening ceremonies, the 4-H Dairy Show, 4-H Dog Show, and more.  This exciting day winds up with Carnival Rides, the I.T.P.A. Truck & Tractor Pull in the arena that will begin at 6 pm, and at 8 pm listen to the music from the Riverside Tavern Revival Band and dance the night away under the Main Pavilion.

On Wednesday, July 23^rd, day two the Knights of Columbus will sponsor Disability Awareness Day starting at 10:00 am.  This is always a fun day that includes rides, food, and entertainment for several groups of disabled children in the area.  Wednesday also has lots of activities going on Pigeon Judging, Open and Junior Dairy Judging, Poultry Judging, the 4-H Rabbit Show, and more.  Wednesday winds up with Carnival Rides, the MOWA Sprint Series racing along with Highland Speedway’s UMP Steve Schmitt Modifieds & Daum Insurance Outlaw Micros is scheduled to take place at 7 pm at the arena, which is a one-fourth mile banked oval dirt track know as the Highland Speedway, and at 8 pm, enjoy listening to the music from the OverDrive band and dance the night away under the Main Pavilion.

Thursday, July 24^th brings us Public Safety Awareness Day and half price parking for Police, Firemen, & EMT’s until 5 pm with ID Verification.  Join us for a fun day that includes the 4-H Poultry Show, 4-H Goat Show, 4-H Fashion Revue, Rabbit Show, and more.  Thursday evening is always exciting enjoying the Carnival Rides, and featuring the always popular Combine Demolition Derby sponsored by the St. Rose Fire Department at 7:30 pm.  Come out and watch these cumbersome machines crash and bash into each other.  At 8 pm, you can also enjoy listening to the music from the Whiskey River Band and dance the night away under the Main Pavilion.

Friday, July 25^th brings Agriculture Day to the Madison County Fair sponsored by Farm Credit Services.  This is a fun day with the Madison County Pork Producers front and center bringing their wonderful BBQ to the fairgrounds.  The many activities of the day include the 4-H Swine Show, 4-H Beef Show, 4-H Super Showmanship Contest, and more.  It is also the first day of the Train Show at the fair located in the Dance Hall.  The evening keeps the entertainment going with the Lawn Mower Demolition Derby and the Car Demolition Derby at 7 pm in the arena.  Come out and see who will come out on top of this crash and bash event.  If destruction does not fit your bill, it is always entertaining watching who will get the highest bid at the 4-H Livestock Auction at 7:30 pm.  And don’t forget to check out the Main Pavilion for a rocking good time and dance the night away with music by the Out of Focus band. 

Saturday, July 26^th brings another fun and exciting day at the fair.  It is Military Appreciation Day with $1.00 parking for all veterans and active military until 6 pm with ID verification.  Come out and check out the 4-H Sheep Show, the Open Steer Judging, Sheep Judging, the 4-H Cat Show, Train Show, and Carnival Rides opening in the afternoon.  The Farm Follies sponsored by the Madison County Young Farmers are held on Saturday and always are a fun filled competition.  Find out who will be crowned the 2014 MissMadisonCounty at the Queen Pageant at 2 pm along with who will be crowned the 2014 Junior Miss Madison County and the Parade of Princesses.  New for Saturday at the fair is an afternoon full of live music under the Main Pavilion starting off with the USAF Band of Mid America Hot Brass Military Band from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm (pending deployment).  Then the Safe Haven band will rock thru the afternoon from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  Saturday night brings racing action in the arena at 7 pm with the UMP Hard Charger Challenge featuring Highland Speedway’s UMP Late Models, UMP B-Dry SportMods, the 25 Lap Scott Wernle Memorial UMP Hamel Coop Street Stock Feature, and the UMP Sammie’s KidModz!  Enjoy dancing the night away with music under the Main Pavilion by the Strikeforce Band starting at 8 pm. 

Sunday, July 27^th brings Family Day to the Madison County Fair with lots of fun family friendly activities.  The MosaicChurch in Highland will be hosting Sunday Morning Church Service at the fair that is open to any denomination at 10:30 am.  We have a full day of activities for the final day of the fair with the Breeding Beef Stock Judging, Swine Judging, Train Show in the Dance Hall, the Miss Pigtail Contest sponsored by the Madison County Pork Producers, the Pedal Tractor Pull sponsored by the Madison County Young Farmers, and the Diaper Dash sponsored by the Madison County Fair Association.  The Carnival Rides open at 1:00 pm and it is BOGO Day, (buy one carnival armband, get one free) with a 2 can food donation, that will be donated to local food pantries in Madison County sponsored by Banner Amusements.  Don’t forget to check out our arena event, T-T Racing which features ATV and Motorcycle Flat Track Racing at 12:00 pm.  It is a fun filled event for both amateur and professional riders.  You can enjoy your afternoon dancing to music from the Cold Shot Band under the Main Pavilion at 3 pm. 

Make plans to join us for the 2014 Madison County Fair.  It will be a fun filled week of entertainment and exciting competition.  The Mosaic of Highland and the 4-H Federation along with the U of I Extension will both be hosting Kid’s Korner’s with fun activities for kids of all ages on the fairgrounds.  Exhibitions of quilts, cut flowers, paintings, drawings, and many more items will be judged and on display throughout all the days of the fair.  For more arena ticket information and any other information please visit madcofair.com or call us at 618-654-6656. 

Celebrate Ski’s Christmas in July at Highland Speedway on Saturday, July 12th!

HIGHLAND, IL (July 9, 2014)  Highland Speedway and Excel Bottling is proud to present Ski’s Christmas in July on Saturday, July 12, 2014.  This exciting night of racing action at Highland Speedway will feature UMP Late Models, UMP Steve Schmitt Modifieds, UMP B-Dry Solutions SportMods, UMP Hamel Coop Street Stocks, and the Daum Insurance Outlaw Micros.  Oberbeck Grain Company has added $100 to 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place for the Daum Insurance Outlaw Micros for this Christmas in July night.  Christmas in July is a fan favorite, especially for the kids in the Junior Fan Club.  Any drivers, teams, fans, supporters, and businesses that would like to make a donation to the Junior Fan Club for Christmas in July it would be greatly appreciated.  They are looking for cash, toys, gifts, gift certificates, racing shirts, anything.  Please contact Nicci Egbert at (618)581-3993 or Sue Zobrist at 618-644-5441 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your donation.  Or bring them with you on Saturday Night to the Pit Shack or Ticket Booth, if you bring them the night of the race; please be sure to wrap them in Christmas paper please.  The Highland Speedway Junior Fan Club would like to thank you for your support!

Pits Open at 3:00 pm, Grandstands Open at 5:30 pm, Pill Draw by 5:45 pm, Drivers Meeting at 6:00 pm, Hot Laps at 6:30 pm, Racing Starts at 7:00 pm.  Box Seats are $15.00; General Grandstand Admission is $12.00, kids 10 and under are free general grandstand admission with a paid adult admission.  Pit Passes are $30.00 and pit passes for kids 10 and under are $15.00 (Kids in the pits must have parental supervision at all times.) 

We will be taking a Pit Stop weekend Saturday, July 19, 2014 to prepare for busy week of arena events at Highland Speedway for the Madison County Fair!  The Madison County Fair is Tuesday, July 22 – Sunday, July 27, 2014.  Tuesday July 22^nd is the Illinois Tractor Pulling Association Truck and Tractor Pull this action packed event has 7 classes and will feature tractors, trucks, and hot modified tractors.  Wednesday, July 23^rd MOWA Sprint Series returns to Highland Speedway for an action packed night of open wheel racing also featuring the UMP Steve Schmitt Modifieds, and Daum Insurance Micros.  Thursday, July 24^th features the always poplar Combine Demolition Derby, come out and watch these massive machines crash and bash to see who will come out on top.  Friday, July 25^th features the Lawn Mower Demolition Derby and the Car Demolition Derby it is another night of crashing and bashing action to see who will take home the win and the Mad Dog Trophies.  Saturday, July 26^th brings the UMP Oberbeck Grain Company Hard Charger Night to Highland Speedway featuring UMP Late Models, UMP B-Dry Solutions SportMods, UMP Hamel Coop Street Stocks, and UMP Sammie’s KidModz, with Hard Chargers being awarded in every class.  Sunday, July 27^th brings T-T Racing to the fair with flat track motorcycles and ATV’s racing it out.  Make plans to join us for the week of motorsport madness!

Check out our complete updated schedule at our website www.highlandspeedway.com and sign up for text and email alerts by texting HIGHLANDSPEEDWAY to 84483. 

Test & Tune for Tuesday, July 8th has been rained out.

We had 1.7 inches of rain in Highland since yesterday afternoon.  We are rained out for tonight's Test & Tune Tuesday, July 8th.  Mother Nature has been pretty rough on our Test & Tune's this year.  Come out and join us Saturday, July 12th for Christmas in July.