Week 1: DIRTcar Summer Nationals / Summit Modified Nationals
Fairbury Speedway | Fairbury, IL
Feature Results
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Laps | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | Bobby Pierce | 50 | $10000 |
| 2 | 18 | Shannon Babb | 50 | $5000 |
| 3 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | 50 | $3000 |
| 4 | 96V | Tanner English | 50 | $2000 |
| 5 | B5 | Brandon Sheppard | 50 | $1800 |
| 6 | 99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr | 50 | $1600 |
| 7 | 12 | Ashton Winger | 49 | $1400 |
| 8 | 1W | Donny Walden | 49 | $1200 |
| 9 | 25 | Jason Feger | 49 | $1000 |
| 10 | T6 | Tommy Sheppard Jr | 49 | $700 |
| 11 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | 49 | $500 |
| 12 | 42W | Mckay Wenger | 49 | $500 |
| 13 | 4G | Bob Gardner | 49 | $500 |
| 14 | 3S | Brian Shirley | 49 | $500 |
| 15 | J12 | Jason Wagner | 49 | $500 |
| 16 | 174 | Ethan Dotson | 48 | $500 |
| 17 | 86 | Kyle Beard | 48 | $500 |
| 18 | 101 | Forrest Trent | 48 | $500 |
| 19 | 32S | Chris Simpson | 45 | $500 |
| 20 | 89 | Mike Spatola | 24 | $500 |
| 21 | B12 | Kevin Weaver | 13 | $500 |
| 22 | 7 | Drake Troutman | 13 | $500 |
| 23 | 3 | Dale Markham | 10 | $500 |
| 24 | 24 | Ryan Unzicker | 1 | $500 |
Race Recap
Pierce Beats Babb in Traffic to Win First Summer Nationals Feature at Fairbury
Several trophies earned at Fairbury Speedway sit tall atop the mantle of Bobby Pierce and his young career. But besides the track’s iconic Prairie Dirt Classic event, there was one other field he’d yet to conquer at the famed Illinois bullring – the DIRTcar Summer Nationals.
Saturday night, after fighting to get the lead back in deep lapped traffic, he did it. Pierce had taken the lead, lost it to Shannon Babb in a tread through waves of traffic, and regained it again all within the 50-lap distance to finally score the win in an event that had eluded his grasp several times over.
“It was tough,” Pierce said. “There were cars three-wide. Thinking back on it, it was pretty wild.”
DIRTVision Highlights
Event Info
Week 1: DIRTcar Summer Nationals / Summit Modified Nationals
June 17, 2023
Fairbury Speedway
600 South Third Street
Fairbury, IL 61739
Event Description
The Hell Tour heads to the 1/4-mile black dirt bullring of Fairbury Speedway for the fourth race on the 2023 schedule with $10,000 on the line for Late Models.
The Modifieds chase a $2,000 grand prize in a tune-up race before returning to #FALS in July for the 33rd annual Prairie Dirt Classic.
The Hell Tour heads to the 1/4-mile black dirt bullring of Fairbury Speedway for the fourth race on the 2023 schedule with $10,000 on the line for Late Models.
The Modifieds chase a $2,000 grand prize in a tune-up race before returning to #FALS in July for the 33rd annual Prairie Dirt Classic.
Series Racing
DIRTcar Summer Nationals, Summit Modified Nationals
DIRTcar Summer Nationals, Summit Modified Nationals
Event Hashtag
#HellTour #FALS
#HellTour #FALS
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
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