Two of the most tradition-laden races on the ARCA Menards Series calendar will return to the schedule in 2024.
The series will make its annual stops at the two Illinois dirt miles, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Sunday, Aug. 18 and the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 1.
“These two races are an important part of ARCA’s schedule because they represent a direct connection to our past,” ARCA president Ron Drager said. “It’s important to continue that tradition, to honor our history and for the terrific race fans in Illinois.”
The stop in Springfield, on the final day of the 159th Illinois State Fair, will be 42nd time the series has raced at the Illinois State Fairgrounds dating back to 1983. Notable winners include dirt specialist Dean Roper, who won three times at Springfield; former series champions Bob Keselowski, Bobby Bowsher, Frank Kimmel, Bill Baird and Justin Allgaier; and current NASCAR national series stars Grant Enfinger, Justin Haley, Christian Eckes and Corey Heim.
The race at DuQuoin will carry on a tradition that started in the 1940s, when auto races were first held at the DuQuoin State Fair. ARCA co-sanctioned stock car races with USAC in 1957, 1958 and 1959 – won by Jerry Unser, Jimmy Bryan and NASCAR Hall of Fame member Fred Lorenzen – and again in 1983 and 1984, won by Dean Roper and David Goldsberry.
ARCA took over sole sanction of the race in 1985. Notable winners include series champions Lee Raymond, Bob Keselowski, Bob Brevak and Frank Kimmel; as well as NASCAR national series stars Ken Schrader, Parker Kligerman, Grant Enfinger and Chris Buescher; and reigning series champion Jesse Love.
The races at Springfield and DuQuoin are the third and fourth events with confirmed dates on the 2024 ARCA Menards Series schedule, joining Talladega Superspeedway (April 20) and Iowa Speedway (June 14).
The complete 2024 ARCA Menards Series schedule will be announced at a later date.
For ticket information for both dirt races, visit TrackEnterprises.com.
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