The night started off slow with a delay in getting the program up and running due to a pesky drizzle that kept hanging around, but hey, who could blame anyone or anything for wanting to see the action on the highbanks?! As sign in started, 104 entries made their way to check-in between the 7Continue reading “May 15th Recap”
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Throwback Night 5/15!
This weekend, SIR will hold something a little different; Throwback Night! The Maier’s Tidy Bowl Dwarf Class will race for a guaranteed $500 to win as we showcase the fender cars first this year. Hosting an impressive car count year after year. The dwarf class has seen some of the most competitive racing with namesContinue reading “Throwback Night 5/15!”
May 8th Race Recap!
72 entries checked in on a chilly night where rain threatened all day long but those 72 entries put on one heck of a show! In the Bailey Chassis Restrictors, Steven Doss picked up the heat win after starting on the pole while Ryder Eigenrauch improved 2 spots to take home 2nd and Max CrabdreeContinue reading “May 8th Race Recap!”
Highbanks Hustle Entry Ongoing!
With just over 40 days left until the 9th running of the Engler Machine and tool Highbanks Hustle, entry remains open and competitors are putting their name on the list daily. With POWRi running Speedweek as a non points event, we welcome all competitors to join the Illinois fun on Tuesday night with a raceContinue reading “Highbanks Hustle Entry Ongoing!”
How about $500 to Win GUARANTEED!?
Let’s kick off the 2021 Season in style as we drop $500 to win and $50 to start on the Driven Performance Midwest Wing Outlaws! There’s no time like the present to begin gearing up for the 9th running of the Engler Machine and Tool highbanks Hustle and with that said, we’re going to makeContinue reading “How about $500 to Win GUARANTEED!?”
It’s Almost RACEDAY! (Important Competitor Info)
Let’s try this again for opening night! This Saturday marks the beginning of the 32nd season of competition at Southern Illinois Raceway and there’s no pandemic slowing us down this year! We open the year celebrating one of founders, Rob Landes, who recently passed away. Rob meant so much to this track as he wasContinue reading “It’s Almost RACEDAY! (Important Competitor Info)”
It’s Club Meeting Time!
Get your agenda items in by midnight tonight (Tuesday 4/27). Here’s the link: Club Meeting Agenda Item Submission Club meeting will take place Saturday 5/1 at 3pm at the track!
4/24 Canceled!
With rain still in the forecast until 4pm, we just don’t feel that it’s fair to ask you guys to get out and come to race with such a high probability of more rain. We also don’t want to battle sporadic showers throughout the evening g causing poor racing conditions and experiences. We appreciate youContinue reading “4/24 Canceled!”
Official Call to be Made by Noon!
We know you’re all antsy to hear whether we’re racing tonight or not, we’re anxious to tell you so you can make other plans. As it sits now, the track will need water to begin racing. We are going to keep an eye on the hourly forecast to see what develops in the next hour.Continue reading “Official Call to be Made by Noon!”
RACE WEEK!
It’s officially race week! No more practices, not more get your laps in, it’s time to scoot! Opening night at SIR is upon us on so is Legend’s Night. We have a couple special things planned to honor some of the greats of SIR and those that built the legendary highbanks. We also get toContinue reading “RACE WEEK!”