Rockford Speedway is located in Rockford, the second largest city in Illinois. The speedway is celebrating their 56th year of operation in 2003, making it Northern Illinois' oldest professional and continuous sports venue.
Since the inaugural season in 1948, the high-banked quarter mile oval has been tabbed as "Mid-America's Finest Racetrack." Rich in racing tradition, this reputation has been well earned through hosting major events like the granddaddy of all short track post season events, the National Short Track Championships.
This prestigious event has helped launch the careers of NASCAR Winston Cup stars such as Mark Martin, Dick Trickle, Alan Kulwicki, Ted Musgrave, Rusty Wallace, Rich Bickle, Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth. 2003 will mark the 38th running of this "One Great Racing Weekend."
Focusing at entertaining the fans, Rockford Speedway’s family oriented racing schedule is nationally known for its’ innovative events. The "world famous" trailer races, amazing Double Decker race cars and the first ever "oval" enduro race debuted at Rockford.
The Speedway is a quarter mile, high-banked, asphalt race track with fan friendly grandstand seating on both sides. The facility has been used for circuses, concerts, car shows, sporting events, swap meets, outdoor sales and numerous community fundraising events.