The Illinois dirt track first opened in 1947
LaSalle Speedway is a dirt track located in LaSalle, Illinois. The track is promoted by the Izzo family.
In 1947, the facility opened doors to race fans for the first time. At the time, it was a 1/5-mile dirt oval called Tri-City Speedway.
Read MoreThe discussion of dirt track safety has resurfaced
On Thursday night, the DIRTcar Summer Nationals program rolled into LaSalle Speedway. It’s a 1/4-mile semi-banked dirt oval located in LaSalle, IL.
At 60 years old, Billy Moyer is far from retirement. He’s run the full UMP Hell Tour schedule thus far.
Read MoreSalute the Troops 75 event at LaSalle Speedway canceled
LASALLE, IL (May 23, 2018) – LaSalle Speedway Promoter, Tony Izzo Jr. informed Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials on Wednesday that the Salute the Troops 75, slated for June 1-2, will unfortunately have to be canceled.
“We just need some time to go back to work and re-group,” explained Izzo.
Read MoreThaw Brawl results from LaSalle Speedway; The MLRA Series season opener
Tonight, the series raced for $15,000 to win in their season opener in LaSalle, IL. Chris Simpson is heading home with the winning payment.
Dennis Erb Jr claimed the TruForm Race Products late model hard charger award.
Read More2018 Thaw Brawl results from the Friday night portion of the show at LaSalle Speedway
The 2018 Thaw Brawl has received an upgrade for the dirt late model show. In addition to the purse upgrade, the race also doubles as the season opener to the Lucas Oil MLRA Series.
View Thaw Brawl results from night 1 below.
Read MoreLaSalle Speedway photography from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event on May 18th, 2017
Below is a LaSalle Speedway photo album featuring Lucas Oil Late Models. Scott Bloomquist won the event after a battle with Josh Richards.
Related: LaSalle Speedway results from Lucas Oil event
Earl Pearson Jr flipped in his heat race.
Read MoreEarl Pearson Jr flip sequence photos from LaSalle Speedway on May 18th, 2017
Scary moments at LaSalle Speedway last night.
Related: LaSalle Speedway results from Lucas Oil event
View the dirt late model flip sequence photo album below.
The incident took place in heat race number 2.
Read MoreLaSalle Speedway results from the Spring Shootout event on May 18th, 2017 featuring Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
Tonight the Lucas Oil Dirt Series unloaded at LaSalle Speedway. A 1/4 mile, high banked clay oval in LaSalle, Illinois. It’s the return of bullring racing on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour!
Read MoreLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series heading to IL, WI and MN
BATAVIA, OH (May 11, 2017) – In the week ahead, the captivating stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will tackle three states in three days, with three action-packed events along the way. The nation’s elite dirt late model teams are expected to challenge a strong contingent of local and regional standouts from throughout the Midwest.
Read MoreJason Feger calls for dirt late model drivers union – Fans are hurt most by DIRTcar driver suspensions
And he couldn’t be more correct. When was the last time you saw a driver or an entire team suspended in NASCAR for rule violations? I know many will hate that I compare dirt to NASCAR,
Read MoreSanction withdrawn from Thaw Brawl, Penalties Issued for allowing suspended team with driver Josh Richards to race
Big news out of the DIRTcar sanction.
DIRTcar Racing has removed it’s sanctioning from LaSalle Speedway. They have plans to move their Summer Nationals event to a different track.
A fine has been issued to Josh Richards.
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