Lincoln Speedway Gears Up for BRANDT Red, White, & Blue Triple 30’s on Thursday, July 3

[July 01, 2025]  LINCOLN, IL — Central Illinois’ home for dirt track excitement, Lincoln Speedway, returns to action this Thursday, July 3 with the BRANDT Red, White, & Blue Triple 30’s, a fan-favorite Independence Day weekend tradition filled with horsepower, heat, and heart-pounding action!

Race fans are invited to kick off their 4th of July festivities with an electrifying evening of dirt track racing featuring five thrilling divisions, highlighted by three 30-lap feature events and bonus purses on the line for several top classes.

Headlining Divisions & Payouts:

DIRTcar Pro Late Models – 30 Laps | $800 to win / $125 to start

DIRTcar Modifieds – 30 Laps | $800 to win / $125 to start

DIRTcar Street Stocks – 30 Laps | $500 to win / $75 to start

MARA Midgets

DIRTcar Pro Mods

With increased stakes and a stacked lineup of competitors expected, this midweek special promises edge-of-your-seat racing in every division.

Points Battles Heating Up

Several divisions are in the midst of exciting points battles as the summer stretch continues. In the DIRTcar Pro Late Models, Taylorville, IL’s Braden Johnson holds a 14-point lead over Lincoln, IL’s Ryan Miller. Mason City driver Austin Lynn sits atop the DIRTcar Modified standings, leading his father Brian Lynn by 42 points. In the Street Stocks, Nick Justice of Decatur, IL claimed the only feature win at the track so far this season, besting Rudy Zaragoza. The MARA Midgets, a traveling series, are led by Jace Sparks, who enters the event with a 59-point cushion over Mark McMahill. Rounding out the night will be the DIRTcar Pro Mods, making their first appearance of the season at Lincoln Speedway.

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Photo by Dan Ricks

Event Schedule – Thursday, July 3:

Pits Open: 4:00 PM
Grandstands Open: 5:00 PM
Drivers Meeting: 5:45 PM
Hotlaps: 6:00 PM
Racing: 7:00 PM

Ticket Information:
Adults: $15
Kids 11 & Under: FREE
Tickets and pit passes available at the gate on race day

Hotel Info:
Planning to stay the night? Ask for the Lincoln Speedway discount at the following partner hotels:

Hampton by Hilton – Lincoln, IL | (217) 732-6729

Comfort Inn & Suites – Lincoln, IL | (217) 735-5800

Celebrate the Holiday Weekend with Dirt Track Action

From high-speed door-to-door battles to patriotic pageantry, the BRANDT Red, White, & Blue Triple 30’s is a can't-miss event for race fans and families alike. Bring your flags, your friends, and your need for speed as Lincoln Speedway delivers another unforgettable summer night under the lights.

[Adam Mackey - Track Enterprises]

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