Saturday Night Racing (PLUS Badger Midgets) at Sycamore Speedway
Get ready for a thrilling night of wheel-to-wheel action at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, IL, as Saturday Night Racing returns on September 5, 2026, with a spectacular special feature — the Badger Midgets competing in the prestigious Alexander/Shuck Memorial. This is one of those nights that reminds you exactly why short-track racing holds such a special place in the hearts of motorsports fans across the Midwest. Whether you’re a die-hard oval racing enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable evening of high-energy competition, this event delivers the goods.
The Alexander/Shuck Memorial brings out the best in Badger Midget racing, with talented drivers pushing their lightweight, high-powered machines to the absolute limit on Sycamore Speedway’s tight, fast oval. Badger Midget racing is renowned for its intense, door-to-door battles and the sheer skill required to navigate traffic at speed — expect plenty of dramatic moments, daring passes, and the kind of racing that keeps fans on their feet from green flag to checkered. This memorial event carries extra weight and meaning, adding an emotional layer to what is already a fiercely competitive showdown.
Beyond the Badger Midgets, the full Saturday Night Racing program means a packed card of racing action throughout the evening, giving fans exceptional value and non-stop entertainment under the lights. Sycamore Speedway has long been a beloved destination for Midwest racing fans, known for its intimate atmosphere that puts spectators right in the heart of the action. You can feel the rumble of the engines, smell the racing fuel in the air, and experience every slide and save in vivid, up-close detail — it’s the kind of grassroots motorsports experience that simply can’t be replicated anywhere else.
Mark your calendars for September 5, 2026, and make the trip out to Maple Park, IL, for a night that racing fans will be talking about long after the last lap is run. The Alexander/Shuck Memorial and the full Saturday Night Racing program at Sycamore Speedway promise an evening packed with passion, competition, and the pure, unfiltered excitement of American short-track racing at its finest. Don’t miss it.
Sycamore Speedway
50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, IL, 60151
