The 2006 & 2007 UMP Track of the Year, the Fairbury American Legion Speedway, will open up their 66th year of racing this coming Saturday, May 5th. Scheduled is a regular night of racing featuring the UMP Late Models, UMP Modifieds, UMP Sportsman, and UMP Street Stocks. The UMP Hornets will also be in action Saturday night.

Gate Admission: $10
Pits: $25
Gates Open: 3rd street (pits only) and 2nd street 3:00 p.m., south 1st street 5:00 p.m.
Hot Laps 5:50 p.m., Qualifying 6:30 p.m., Racing immediately following qualifying
Children 12 and under free when accompanied by a paying adult.

New for 2012: 3rd street (main) gate will be for PITS ONLY. This means ONLY RACE CAR RIGS/TRAILERS will be allowed to enter the 3rd street gate. Fans in passenger cars and motorhomes will need to use the south 1st street gate or the (newly opened) 2nd street gate.

The speedway is located three blocks south of U.S. 24 on 3rd St. in Fairbury, IL (at the fairgrounds). For more information visit www.fairburyspeedway.com. In case of inclement weather on race day, please monitor the track site forum for the latest event information.