DuQuoin State Fair (DuQuoin, IL) Event Info - Saturday-Sunday September 5-6, 2026

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DuQuoin State Fair Racing

Saturday-Sunday Sept 5-6
Du Quoin State Fair
Du Quoin , IL


Saturday, September 5
USAC Racing Silver Crown Series
72nd Ted Horn 100
+ UMP Modifieds 32nd Annual Bill Oldani Memorial Prelims


Sunday, September 6
ARCA Menards Series
73rd Annual Audubon Park 100
+ DIRTcar Racing Modified 32nd Annual Bill Oldani $2,000 To Win Feature


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 DU QUOIN TIMES:
7:00 AM Pits & Registration
9:00 AM Ticket Office & Grandstands
10:00-11:10 AM USAC Practice
11:30 AM USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
12:15 PM Modified Hotlaps/Qualifying
12:30 PM USAC Silver Crown Last Chance
1:00 PM UMP Modified Heats
2:00 PM USAC Silver Crown Ted Horn 100


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 DU QUOIN TIMES:
11:00 AM Pits & Registration
3:00 PM Ticket Office & Grandstands
3:15 PM ARCA Drivers Meeting
4:30-5:00 PM ARCA Practice
5:15-5:30 PM Modified Practice
6:00 PM ARCA General Tire Pole Qualifying
6:30 PM UMP Modified 32nd Bill Oldani Memorial Feature
7:15 PM Pre-Race Ceremonies
7:44 PM ARCA Menards Series Audubon Park 100


DU QUOIN TICKET INFO:
Tickets will be available on raceday or by calling the Du Quoin Fair office at 618-542-1535. Info and tickets can also be obtained by calling the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200.


RESERVED SEATING
Advance Tickets (Presale)
$25 Adults Per Day
$10 Children 11 & Under Per Day

Day Of Tickets (At Gate)
$30 Adults Per Day
$10 Children 11 & Under Per Day


PIT PASSES
$40 Adults Each Day
$20 Children 11 & Under Each Day
$50 Two-Day Pit Pass


More Information:

For more information, contact Track Enterprises by calling the office at 217-764-3200 or by visiting their website at www.trackenterprises.com

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Danner’s Springfield Win Could Lead to Du Quoin Glory
August 26, 2026


(Du Quoin, IL) Briggs Danner’s win in the Bettenhausen 100 at Springfield on August 22 was his third USAC Silver Crown victory, but his first on one of the historic mile dirt tracks. It was also the first mile-track victory for the Mickey Meyer team. Danner now looks to get out the broom for an Illinois sweep in the September 5 Ted Horn 100 at Du Quoin, the second of two 100-mile dirt races on the Silver Crown schedule.


Twenty-three times since 1948, the winner of the championship car race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds has gone on to win the Ted Horn 100 at Du Quoin. The last driver to do so was Justin Grant in 2024. The list of drivers to double up includes a number of Hall of Fame legends. Tony and Gary Bettenhausen, A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti, Al Unser, J.J. Yeley and Brian Tyler are just some of the drivers who have won Springfield and Du Quoin in the same year. Jack Hewitt and Chuck Gurney are the only two to accomplish the feat three times, Hewitt in 1986, ’87 and ’93 and Gurney in 1989, ’94 and ’96.

Danner’s win at Springfield was a demonstration of consistency and survival. Briggs qualified second behind two-time Bettenhausen 100 winner Justin Grant and dogged Grant from the second position for 87 miles. Danner survived two failed starts, which included red flags for flipping cars, as well as four caution flags. The third caution came out for leader Grant, as smoke began emanating from the Hemelgarn-NOS Energy-Super Fitness No. 91 entering turn one before the car finally stopped on the backstretch.


Danner led Jake Swanson and veteran Jerry Coons Jr. for the remaining miles as the race ended four laps early with a red flag for Danny Jennings on lap 96. Time constraints meant the checkered flag came out as well, giving Danner his first Bettenhausen 100 trophy. While the entry list for Du Quoin is still pending, it is expected that several past winners may have a say in the outcome of the Ted Horn 100 on September 5.


Two-time Ted Horn 100 winner Justin Grant, who won in 2023 and 2024, looked like the man to beat at Springfield until his engine expired. Two-time Du Quoin winner Brian Tyler, victorious in 2008 and 2021, charged from 21st to fifth at Springfield before his engine also let go. Defending Ted Horn 100 winner C.J. Leary posted a strong finish at the Illinois State Fairgrounds to extend his Silver Crown point lead. Benton, Illinois native Shane (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)rum is another local favorite and two-time Ted Horn 100 winner. Meanwhile, 1997 winner Russ Gamester ranks third all-time in Ted Horn 100 starts with 25, trailing only George Snider and Johnny Parsons.


The USAC Silver Crown Ted Horn 100 is set for Saturday, September 5, with the ARCA Menards Series Audubon Park 100 following on Sunday, September 6. Advance discount tickets for each day are available for $5 off the race-day price by calling Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 or by purchasing them at the Du Quoin State Fair Box Office.

For additional information on the Du Quoin State Fair racing weekend, visit TrackEnterprises.com.



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🏁 IT’S RACE DAY AT DU QUOIN! 🏁 The wait is over! The USAC Silver Crown National Championship takes on the historic DuQuoin State Fairgrounds Magic Mile TODAY for the 72nd running of the Ted Horn 100!
A strong field of Silver Crown stars is ready for 100 miles on the dirt, led by defending Du Quoin winner and championship leader C.J. Leary, Springfield winner Briggs Danner, two-time Ted Horn winner Justin Grant, Southern Illinois favorite and two-time winner Shane (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)rum, plus Jake Swanson, Chase Stockon, Brian Tyler, Mario Clouser, Raylee Bryson and many more!

The DIRTcar Modifieds are also on track today with qualifying and heat races, setting the stage for Sunday evening’s Bill Oldani Memorial.

⏰ TODAY’S IMPORTANT TIMES
▪️ 9:00 AM — Ticket Office & Grandstands Open
▪️ 10:00-11:00 AM — USAC Silver Crown Practice
▪️ 11:05 AM — Modified Hot Laps / Qualifying
▪️ 11:20 AM — USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
▪️ 12:00 PM — Modified Heat Races
🏁 1:00 PM — USAC Silver Crown Ted Horn 100

🎟️ Tickets are available at the gate!

Come spend your Saturday at the Du Quoin State Fair and experience one of the great traditions in American motorsports as we celebrate 80 years of racing on the Magic Mile!

📍 Du Quoin State Fairgrounds — Du Quoin, IL
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🔥 IT’S RACE DAY — WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE MAGIC MILE!