World of Outlaws Prairie Dirt Classic
Fairbury Speedway | Fairbury, Illinois
Race Recap
LONG TIME COMING: Michael Long Wins First Prairie Dirt Classic; Mike McKinney Crowned Summit Modified Nationals Champion
The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals closed the book on its 2024 season by crowning two new champions at Fairbury Speedway Saturday night – both Illinois natives.
Michael Long, of Fowler, IL, conquered the Prairie Dirt Classic for the first time, while Mike McKinney, of Plainfield, IL, was officially named the 2024 Summit Modified Nationals champion.
McKinney clinched the title Friday night after winning his Showdown Feature and made it official on Saturday, ending the 2024 season with eight wins, 12 top-five finishes and 16 top 10s.
Event Info
World of Outlaws Prairie Dirt Classic
Friday, July 26th to Saturday, July 27th
Fairbury Speedway
600 South Third Street
Fairbury, Illinois 61739
Event Description
The highly anticipated Prairie Dirt Classic returns to the schedule in 2024, 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.
This event also caps off the Summit Modified Nationals Hell Tour with $500 features on Friday and $5,000-to-win on Saturday, followed by the crowning of a champion.
The highly anticipated Prairie Dirt Classic returns to the schedule in 2024, 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.
This event also caps off the Summit Modified Nationals Hell Tour with $500 features on Friday and $5,000-to-win on Saturday, followed by the crowning of a champion.
Series Racing
Summit Modified Nationals
Summit Modified Nationals
Event Schedule
Friday, July 26
VFW PDC Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Second Street (Gate 2) Opens: 9 a.m.
Pit Gate (Third Street only) Opens: 9 a.m.
First Street Walk-up Gate Opens: 11 a.m.
Bags Tournament: 12:00 p.m. (North Side Beer Stand)
Drivers Meeting: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 5:30 p.m.
Racing to follow
Saturday, July 27
VFW PDC Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Second Street (Gate 2) Opens: 9 a.m.
Pit Gate (Third Street only) Opens: 9 a.m.
First Street Walk-up Gate Opens: 11 a.m.
Live Suave Talk (backstretch bus): 3 p.m.
Driver Autograph Session (vendor row): 4 p.m.
Drivers Meeting: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 5:30 p.m.
Racing to follow
Event Hashtag
#PDC2024
#PDC2024
Track Info
Track Phone
(815) 692-3222
(815) 692-3222
Track Size
0.25
0.25
Track Type
Semi-banked
Semi-banked
Grandstand Type
Bleachers - No backs
Bleachers - No backs
Seating Policy
Stadium seats are not allowed
Stadium seats are not allowed
Handicapped Seating Location
In front of main covered grandstands on front stretch and a few select handicap spots on the first row of bleachers. Please email Infoatfals@gmail.com to request accessible seating at least one week in advance.
In front of main covered grandstands on front stretch and a few select handicap spots on the first row of bleachers. Please email Infoatfals@gmail.com to request accessible seating at least one week in advance.
Handicapped Parking Location
Near the main front grandstands
Near the main front grandstands
Parking Cost
Free
Free
Does Fairbury Speedway Have ATMs?
1
1
Alcohol Policy
Alcohol is available to purchase at the track. Only FALS purchased cans and alcohol allowed in the bleachers or grandstands. Alcohol is prohibited in the pit area until the races are over for the evening.
Alcohol is available to purchase at the track. Only FALS purchased cans and alcohol allowed in the bleachers or grandstands. Alcohol is prohibited in the pit area until the races are over for the evening.
Cooler Policy
They are allowed on the grounds, but NOT in the bleachers or grandstands.
They are allowed on the grounds, but NOT in the bleachers or grandstands.
Smoking Policy
No smoking or vaping in the bleachers or grandstands at any time.
No smoking or vaping in the bleachers or grandstands at any time.
Closest Airport
Bloomington, IL (BMI / KBMI) Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington, IL (BMI / KBMI) Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Track Map
Competitor Info
Tire Rules
Left Front Tire: Open (Hoosier Only)
Left Rear & Right Front Tire: Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3
Right Rear Tire: Hoosier (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4
** Grooving and siping will be allowed. **
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