Lincoln Speedway door buster season
opener just four weeks away
[March 09, 2026]
Lincoln, IL – The countdown is on as just four weeks remain
until the 2026 Door Buster Season Opener at Lincoln Speedway on
Friday, April 3. Fans can expect a full night of dirt track action
as six divisions of racing take to the Logan County Fairgrounds oval
to kick off another exciting season.
Headlining the opening night program will be the DIRTcar Pro Late
Models, joined by a strong lineup that also includes DIRTcar
Modifieds, DIRTcar Pro Mods, DIRTcar Sportsman, MARA Midgets, and
Crown Vics. With a wide mix of divisions and drivers expected to
compete, the Door Buster opener traditionally delivers one of the
most exciting nights of racing of the season.
Test & Tune Sessions Scheduled
Drivers looking to shake down their equipment before opening night
will have two opportunities to prepare. Lincoln Speedway will host
two Test and Tune sessions leading up to the opener on:
Saturday, March 21
Saturday, March 28
Both sessions will run from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, with pit gates
opening at 11:00 AM each day.
Door Buster Season Opener Schedule – Friday, April 3
Fans and teams can look forward to the following schedule for
opening night:
Pit Gates Open: 3:00 PM
Grandstands Open: 5:00 PM
Hot Laps: 6:00 PM
Racing: 7:00 PM
The Door Buster Season Opener has become a staple event for drivers
and fans alike, marking the official start of another thrilling year
of weekly competition at one of the Midwest’s most exciting
bullrings.
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Photo by Joe Putnam
Additional event details, ticket information, and
updates can be found online at
lincolnspeedwayil.com.
About Lincoln Speedway
For more information on the track, follow Lincoln Speedway online at
www.lincolnspeedwayil.com,
on Facebook,
and Twitter (@LincolnILSpdwy). Updates are also available by calling
the Track Enterprises office at 217-764-3200.
Lincoln Speedway is located at the Logan County Fairgrounds in
Lincoln, Illinois. The physical address is 1408 Short 11th St.,
Lincoln, IL 62656. Lincoln Speedway races a number of DIRTcar UMP
classes as well as specials on a near bi-weekly schedule of Friday
and Sunday evenings. The track is also home to the DIRTcar Fall
Nationals.
[Adam Mackey]
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