IRA Sprint Cars at Jacksonville Speedway
Get ready for an electrifying night of dirt track racing action as the prestigious IRA Sprint Cars series roars into Jacksonville Speedway on June 26, 2026! This premier auto racing event brings together some of the most talented drivers in the Midwest for an unforgettable evening of high-octane competition in Jacksonville, Illinois. The Interstate Racing Association (IRA) Sprint Cars are renowned for delivering heart-pounding wheel-to-wheel racing, featuring 410 cubic inch winged sprint cars that can reach speeds exceeding 140 mph on the lightning-fast dirt oval.
Racing fans will be treated to a triple-header of excitement as the IRA Sprint Cars headline an action-packed card that also features the competitive Sportsman division and the lightning-quick MARA Midgets. The Sportsman drivers provide incredible entertainment with their fierce battles for position, while the Midwest Auto Racing Association (MARA) Midgets showcase precision driving and close-quarters racing that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This diverse lineup ensures non-stop thrills from the first green flag to the final checkered flag.
Jacksonville Speedway has long been a favorite destination for both drivers and fans, known for its racy surface that promotes multiple groove racing and dramatic side-by-side action. The facility’s intimate atmosphere allows spectators to get up close to the thundering machines and feel the earth shake as these powerful race cars battle for supremacy. Whether you’re witnessing cars sliding through the turns at full throttle or experiencing the deafening roar of 30 sprint cars charging into turn one, this event promises memories that will last a lifetime.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness some of the region’s best dirt track racing talent in action. Mark your calendars for June 26, 2026, and prepare for an evening filled with spectacular crashes, photo-finish battles, and the raw excitement that only dirt track racing can deliver. Bring the whole family for an authentic American motorsports experience that showcases the skill, courage, and determination of these fearless competitors racing just inches apart at incredible speeds.
Jacksonville Speedway
110 N Westgate Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650
