Spring News & Notes From the Fairbury Speedway; Opening Night Set for April 29th With MARS Late Models and MARS Modifieds To Open Up 77th Season of Racing
The Fairbury Speedway will celebrate its 77th season opener with the much-anticipated new MARS Championship Tours hitting the track on Saturday night, April 29th. The $5,000 to win, $500 to start MARS Late Model Series, presented by FK Rod Ends, will open a new era of regional racing throughout Illinois on its opening weekend for the 2023 campaign. Along with the Late Models, the new MARS Modified Championship, presented by Summit Racing Equipment, will hit the track for a $2,000 to win, $250 to start main event which will bring drivers from all over the region to America’s Dirt Track for their season opener.
All updated payouts, track rules, tire rules, schedule, event guides, and more can be found on the Fairbury Speedway website at www.fairburyspeedway.com. Some updated news and notes for the upcoming 2023 race season:
- Season passes are on sale on the FALS website for $250. This will include all races except the Prairie Dirt Classic. Fans are also welcome to stop by the new office complex before the season opens to purchase their season passes.
- Prairie Dirt Classic renewals will expire on March 31st at 12:01 a.m. which means all fans will need to process their carts before the end of the day on March 30th. PDC reserved camping is SOLD OUT for 2023. Reserved tickets that are not renewed from 2022 will go on sale at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8th.
- Lucas Oil Late Model Spring Nationals presented by Titan Industries and the DIRTcar Summer Nationals presented by Rhino Ag & Dixie Choppers reserved seats are available for purchase online at www.fairburyspeedway.com. Reserved camping for the Lucas show is SOLD OUT. Camping is still available for the Summer Nationals, very limited spots available.
- Fairbury Speedway will host a “Practice Day” on Saturday, April 22nd from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. All divisions of cars racing on the schedule in 2023 are welcome to practice.
- Hobby Mods have been removed from the schedule for opening night April 29th. Double Hobby Mod features will open their season on Saturday, May 6th.
- Country superstar Lee Brice will go “Dancin’ on the Dirt” on Saturday night, May 20th. Tickets are on sale online at www.fairburyspeedway.com. (No racing that night.)
- Dave’s Supermarket Driver Meet~N~Greet is set for Saturday, June 3rd (1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
- KidModz have been added to the schedule for Saturday night, June 10th.
New for 2023, the “Top Shop” Mini Series presented by Fairbury Fastener and Supply will continue the traditional series within a series which will take the place of the Alkota ‘Keep it Clean” Series. The Top Shop Series will give away more than $7,500 in prizes including over $6,000 to the champion of the mini-series in 2023. The top prize will include a package of new shop tools including a huge tool chest designed to handle any shop experience. This unique series, which is in its 11th year at the Fairbury Speedway, is structured to include all four DIRTcar weekly classes. Each driver will contend in a points battle throughout the season on non-special events marked on the schedule. Drivers accumulate points for passing cars in the feature as well as their feature finishing position. The Top Shop Series of races presented by Fairbury Fastener and Supply is scheduled for 10 nights throughout the summer. “I am very excited about our new partnership with Darrel & Tanner Ifft from Fairbury Fastener and Supply,” conveys FALS owner Matt Curl. “They have stepped up in a huge way to support or local drivers.” Race teams and fans can check out Fairbury Fastener and Supply at www.fairburyfastener.com. The Top Shop Series will open its schedule on Saturday night, May 6th.
...Lee Brice Headlines Second Annual Dancin’ on the Dirt at Fairbury Speedway; Tickets on Sale Now!
The Fairbury Speedway is excited to announce the lineup for the 2nd Dancin’ on the Dirt event, to be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois.
Headlining this year is a GRAMMY nominee, CMA and ACM award winner, and he's taken nine radio singles to Number One including, "A Woman Like You," "Hard to Love," "I Drive Your Truck," "I Don’t Dance," "Drinking Class," “Rumor," “I Hope You’re Happy Now," “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Lee Brice will be at the Fairbury Speedway on Saturday, May 20, 2023!
The concert, premium parking, and camping tickets are on sale now. Concert tickets will range from $40 - $50 with two sections available. Tickets are available at www.fairburyspeedway.com.
...Renew Your Seats and Campsites Now! Deadlines for Each Event Fast Approaching
As a loyal Fairbury Speedway customer, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to renew your same seats and campsites you had in 2022. To renew these seats and campsites you must complete each event before the "holds" expire. Each event has its own expiration date. If you do not renew by the deadline, you will lose the right to renew those seats, and they will go on sale to the public at the dates listed below. If you had reservations for multiple events, you can renew all holds at once if you'd prefer. If you have questions or concerns with your account, please email us at falstickets@gmail.com.
Spring Shootout and DIRTcar Summer Nationals "holds" will expire on February 28.
Prairie Dirt Classic "holds" will expire on March 31.
Triple Down Shootout and FALS Frenzy "holds" will expire on April 30.
The most efficient way to renew is to do so online within your ticket account. Simply follow the steps below:
- Login to your account above under the “Tickets” menu.
- Under “Holds” click on “Add to Cart”.
- Review your order, make any necessary changes, then click "Proceed to Checkout".
- Select Delivery Method, input credit card info, and complete order.
Tickets can also be renewed by phone during regular business hours by calling (309) 838-9304.
PUBLIC ON SALE DATES
The public on sale date for the Spring Shootout and DIRTcar Summer Nationals will be March 4 at 10:00 a.m. CT.
The public on sale date for the Prairie Dirt Classic will be April 8 at 10:00 a.m. CT.
The public on sale date for the Triple Down Shootout and the FALS Frenzy will be May 6 at 10:00 a.m. CT.
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