Rockford Speedway to close after 76 years, being sold
Feb 8, 2023 · LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO) — The Rockford Speedway has announced the 2023 season will be it’s last as the iconic raceway has been sold for redevelopment. The adjacent Forest Hills Lodge will...
Rockford Speedway to close, redevelopment in the works
Feb 9, 2023 · The Rockford Speedway, which has entertained auto racing enthusiasts for decades, will embark on its 76th and final season in 2023. The nearly 50-acre site at the corner of Forest Hills Road...
Historic Rockford Speedway Sold to Redevelopers
Feb 9, 2023 · Following three quarters of a century in operation, Rockford Speedway in Loves Park, Illinois has been sold to redevelopers and will close at the end of the season. This marks year 76 for the quarter mile that opened in 1948 and this has been billed as the ‘Last Lap Season,’ for the venue owned by the Deery family since 1966 when Hugh and ...
Pieces of the Rockford Speedway are headed around the country …
Jul 29, 2024 · Rockford Speedway closed in fall 2023 after its 76th season. The grandstand bleachers were removed in July 2024 after being sold at auction. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) There are no development plans yet for the main racetrack site, but work is on the horizon on the property in front of the stadium.
Rockford Speedway Sold; 2023 to be farewell season - Racing …
Feb 9, 2023 · The famed short track has already been sold to HJS Development. After 75 years, Rockford Speedway is entering it’s final season. 50 events are on deck as a ‘Last Lap Season’, it’s 76th year of operation. The track is located in Loves Park, Illinois.
Racing fans say final goodbye to Rockford Speedway
Nov 8, 2024 · LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - The demolition of the historic Rockford Speedway is nearing the finish line. After 75 years of racing, the Deery family shut down the venue in 2023. On Thursday, crews...
Rockford Speedway announces closure after 76 years, HJS ... - WIFR
Feb 9, 2023 · Now, he says those memories will be in the rearview as the Speedway will close after seven decades. The owners announce Wednesday, they’re selling the property to HJS Development that is managed...
After 75 years, Rockford Speedway closing | News | wrex.com
Feb 8, 2023 · ROCKFORD (WREX) - After 75 years as an iconic Rockford destination, the Rockford Speedway will close its doors for good at the end of the 2023 season on October 29th, 2023. The neighboring...
End of an era: Now that Rockford Speedway is closing, what will …
Feb 9, 2023 · The Rockford Speedway, which has entertained auto racing enthusiasts for decades, will embark on its 76th and final season in 2023. The nearly 50-acre site at the corner of Forest Hills Road and Illinois Route 173 has been transferred to HJS Development for future commercial uses.
Rockford Speedway to close; announces final season
Feb 8, 2023 · ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - After 75 years, the Deery family has announced the close of the Rockford Speedway. Rockford Speedway General Manager David Deery shared the announcement Tuesday on...
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