Race Recap: PERFECT SCORE: Sheppard Nets Third Prairie Dirt Classic Win at Fairbury
Brandon Sheppard knew less than 10 laps into Saturday’s Prairie Dirt Classic his ability to read Fairbury’s surface would pay off well. And pay off big. As the New Berlin, IL driver saw a cushion building on the track’s high banks, he felt right at home. The reigning World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series champion used his experience at the Illinois track to quickly take the lead—one… [Read More]
Prairie Dirt Classic
July 29, 2022 to July 30, 2022
Fairbury Speedway
600 South Third Street
Fairbury, Illinois 61739
http://www.fairburyspeedway.com
Event Description
The highly anticipated Prairie Dirt Classic returns to the schedule in 2022, again paying $50,000-to-win. Some of the best drivers in Late Model racing will make the trek to Central Illinois to try to win one of the most prestigious races of the season. Kyle Larson held off Bobby Pierce to win his first World of Outlaws Late Model Feature in 2021.
This event also caps off the Summit Modified Nationals Hell Tour with $500/feature on Friday and $5,000-to-win on Saturday, followed by the crowning of a champion.
Series
World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series
Support Divisions
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
To Win Amount
$50,000.00
Feature Laps Length
100
Event Schedule
2PM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates open
6:30PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
7:30PM Opening Ceremonies
*All times Central
Support Divisions
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
To Win Amount
$50,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers - No backs
Stadium Seating
Stadium seats are not allowed
Handicapped Seating
In front of main covered grandstands on front stretch and a few select handicap spots on the first row of bleachers
Handicapped Parking
Near the main front grandstands
Pit Age Limit
No Age limit - All minor's require proper waiver
Pit Gate Location
3rd Street entrance
Personal Coolers
They are allowed on the grounds, but NOT in the stands
Credit Card Use
Ticket Window, Pit Gate
Alcohol Sales
alcohol is available to purchase at the track
Smoking Policy
No smoking in the main covered grandstand
Family Section
N/A
Parking Cost
Free
Camping Availability
onsite
Camping Cost
Available day of race only
Closest Airport
Bloomington, IL (BMI / KBMI) Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Other Airport
Champaign, IL (CMI / KCMI) University of Illinois Willard Airport
Fairbury Speedway
600 South Third Street
Fairbury, Illinois 61739
http://www.fairburyspeedway.com
Track Phone
(815) 692-3222
Track Email
[email protected]
Track Size & Type
Semi-banked, 1/4 mile
Late Model Track Record
Kyle Strickler –12.143 on 9/15/20
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Ticket Phone
(815) 692-3222
Options & Prices
Adult General Admission ticket, Friday July 26th $25, Saturday July 27th $35, General 2-day Weekend Admission $55 | Pit Passes $15 (in addition to General Admission Ticket) | Kids 12 & under - General Admission - free with paying adult (seats in reserved sections must purchase a reserved seat) | Kids 12 & under Pit Pass $15
Camping Availability
onsite
Camping Price
Available day of race only
Competitor Downloads
https://www.dirtcarmembers.com/downloads.php
Competitor Info
Friday Tire Rule:
(Hoosier Tire LM-20 on all four (4) corners.)(LM-30,LM- 40 RR Option) You can change right rear tire for the showdown features.
Saturday Tire Rule:
(Hoosier Tire LM-20, LM-30 on all four (4) corners.)(LM- 40 RR Option)
(No limit on tires)
{Grooving and Siping is allowed both days}
