FAIRBURY, IL (August 14, 2026) – Mother Nature has staked her claim on the 2026 racing season, and this weekend has proved to be no different. After Friday’s portion of the Illinois Valley Showdown presented by Action Truck Parts Inc at LaSalle Speedway & Event Center was postponed yesterday due to numerous rounds of rain, track and series officials are now forced with no option but to cancel the Saturday night portion as well.
Overnight rain, and continued rain this morning, has left the facility drenched, with the property receiving over two inches of rain in the past twenty-four hours. With additional rain expected overnight tonight, and Saturday morning, there is no feasible way for the event to be held this weekend.
With that being said, the LaSalle Speedway & Event Center and MARS Late Model Championship powered by FK Rod Ends team is excited to announce that the Twisted Twin 25’s will be rescheduled for Thursday, September 3. The evening will feature twin 25-lap features for the MARS Late Model Championship powered by FK Rod Ends, paying $5,000-to-win each 25-lapper, with DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and DIRTcar Stock Cars also on the schedule for that evening. This will make it a triple-header weekend for the MARS Late Models with stops at Farmer City Raceway on Friday ($5,000-to-win), and Fairbury Speedway on Saturday ($15,000-to-win).
Event Info
Thursday, September 3
LaSalle Speedway & Event Center
LaSalle, IL
Twin $5,000-to-win MARS Late Model Championship Powered by FK Rod Ends Features
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
DIRTcar Stock Cars
Pits open at Noon
Grandstands open at 4:00 P.M.
Drivers Meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Hot Laps at 6:30 P.M.
Adult General Admission $30
General Admission for Kids ages 6-12 $15
General Admission for Kids 5 and under FREE
Pit Pass $45
Pit Pass for Kids ages 6-12 $20
Pit Pass for Kids ages 5 and under FREE
Next up for the MARS Late Model Championship powered by FK Rod Ends and the MARS Modified Championship powered by Summit Racing Equipment is a triple-header weekend for both series! On Friday, August 28, the tours will head to the Benton Speedway, in Benton, Missouri. Saturday, August 29, both series will tackle the I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park, in Pevely, Missouri. Sunday, August 30, the MARS Championship tours will invade the all-new Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway, in Belleville, Illinois, for the first time in series history. Each night will feature $5,000-to-win MARS Late Models and $2,000-to-win MARS Modifieds.