Bennett Memorial Race

06/11/2026

Thank you to all of our sponsors who make this possible! Let’s sell out these last 4 laps!!

🏁💰 BONUS MONEY GALORE FOR THE BENNETT MEMORIAL! 💰🏁 The DIRTcar Summer Nationals / Bennett Memorial at Lincoln Speedway on Father's Day Sunday, June 21 isn't just about bragging rights...it's about taking home a whole lot of extra cash and contingency awards!

Thanks to the incredible support of race fans, local businesses, and the Bennett family, racers will be competing for a long list of bonus awards across the Super Late Models, Summit Modified Nationals, and Crown Vics.

🔥 SUPER LATE MODELS
✅ All 30 feature laps sponsored
✅ Penske Racing Shocks Fast Qualifier Award
✅ $200 South Shores Auto Service Winner Bonus
✅ Hard Charger Awards
✅ Tough Luck Awards

🔥 SUMMIT MODIFIED NATIONALS
✅ All 25 feature laps sponsored
✅ $625 "Modified Prove It" Bonus Money
✅ Penske Racing Shocks Fast Qualifier Award
✅ $200 South Shores Auto Service Winner Bonus
✅ Auto Meter and additional Hard Charger Awards
✅ Tough Luck Bonus Awards

🔥 CROWN VICS
✅ Penske Racing Shocks Winner Award
✅ $200 South Shores Auto Service Winner Bonus
✅ Rugged Radios Hard Charger Award
✅ Rugged Radios Tough Luck Award
✅ Grit Award for the last car still running

🚨 AND WE'RE ALMOST THERE! 🚨

Only FOUR (4) Crown Vic feature laps remain available for sponsorship! Once those final four are spoken for, every single lap of every feature race in the 2026 Bennett Memorial will be SOLD OUT!

If you'd like to be part of one of Lincoln Speedway's most meaningful traditions, now is the time. Reach out today and help us close out the final four laps.

A huge thank you goes out to the many businesses, race teams, families, and fans who have stepped up to honor the memory of Tom and Diane Bennett while helping make this year's event bigger than ever.

👨‍👧‍👦 Bring Dad to the races this Father's Day and witness one of the most special nights of the season!

🏁 DIRTcar Summer Nationals / Bennett Memorial
📅 Sunday, June 21
📍 Lincoln Speedway

06/11/2026

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🏁 We have ONLY 4 laps left to sponsor for the Crown Vic Feature! 🏁

A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up to support the 2026 Bennett Memorial Race. Your support helps make this event possible!

There are just 4 Crown Vic Feature laps remaining. If you would like to sponsor a lap and be part of this special event, please reach out today before they’re gone.

Let’s get these final laps SOLD OUT! 💥

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for helping make this year’s Bennett Memorial Race one to remember! 🏁🏆

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Super Late Model Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. KRT
3. Leka Tree Service
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Rockett Bennett
6. Milner Farms
7. Bobby Bennett
8. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
9. Illini Racing Supply
10. In Honor Of Kerby Damery
11. Dodson Signs
12. 1 Sharp Image
13. Jennifer Billingsley
14. Michael Bennett
15. Pam Bennett & Family
16. Atlas Lock
17. Allgaier Performance Parts
18. Force- Brummitt Family
19. H&H Services Lawncare
20. Kathy Billingsley
21. Steve Bennett
22. Team 22 Racing - In Loving Memory Of Janice Dick
23. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
24. Rosie & Irl’s Smokehouse Saloon
25. Brenda Bennett
26. Rench Trucking
27. Atlas Lock
28. Dee Suddarth Colbert
29. Illini Racing Supply
30. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

Fast Qualifier - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $50 Terri & Dan Moore

Hard Charger Award - $25 Deb Zehnacker

Tough Luck Award - $20 In Memory Of Terry Babb & Russ Anderson

Tough Luck Award - $25 Jamie Taylor

Modified Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. KRT
3. Leka Tree Service
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Robs Auto Sales Centralia IL
6. Illini Racing Supply
7. Jerry & Kelly Myers
8. Atlas Lock
9. Dasenbrats
10. In Memory of Robin Kallenbach & Bradley Allison.
11. Elevate Balloon Design
12. 1 Sharp Image
13. Austin & Zailey Skinner
14. Atlas Lock
15. Denise & Rob Bennett
16. Marty Hiser
17. Ryan Hamilton Racing
18. Atlas Lock
19. Illini Racing Supply
20. Thomas Billingsley
21. Atlas Lock
22. Team 22 Racing - In Loving Memory Of Janice Dick
23. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
24. Tim’s Auto Repair
25. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

MODIFIED PROVE IT- $625 Up for grabs

Fast Qualifier - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $25 In Memory Of Rodney Morey

Hard Charger Award - $100 Auto Meter Gift Certificate

Tough Luck Award - $50 KRT

Crown Vic. Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
3. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Carter Family
6.
7. Kim Hanahan
8. Allgaier Racing Shocks
9. Milner Farms
10.
11. #115 JR Rodriguez Motorsports
12.
13. Illini Racing Supply
14.
15. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

Feature Winner - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $50 Rugged Radios Gift Certificate

Tough Luck Award - $50 Rugged Radios Gift Certificate

Grit Award - “Last Place Still Running” - Rich Webb - $100

06/10/2026

Check out the Raffle items Milwaukee Tool will be raffling off at the Bennett Memorial Race Sunday June 21st at Lincoln Speedway!! Thank you Milwaukee Tool!

06/10/2026

See you all at the track!

👨‍👧‍👦🏁 TAKE DAD TO THE RACES THIS FATHER'S DAY! 🏁👨‍👦Looking for a Father's Day gift that creates memories instead of collecting dust? Bring Dad out to Lincoln Speedway on Sunday, June 21 for one of the biggest dirt racing events of the season!

The annual Bennett Memorial will feature the stars of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour, the Summit Modified Nationals, and Lincoln Speedway's always entertaining Crown Vics. It's a full night of horsepower, side-by-side racing, and family fun at Abe's Favorite Place to Race!

🏎️ Racing Divisions
🔥 DIRTcar Summer Nationals Super Late Models
🔥 Summit Modified Nationals
🔥 Crown Vics

⏰ Event Schedule
• Pits Open: 2:00 PM
• Grandstands Open: 4:00 PM
• Hot Laps: 6:00 PM
• Racing Begins: 7:00 PM

🎟️ Admission
• Adults: $30 / $25 If Purchased In Advance
• Kids 11 & Under: FREE

💰 Save money by purchasing advance tickets:
https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/1855/tickets/1535619

Whether Dad is a lifelong race fan or you're introducing him to the excitement of dirt track racing for the first time, there's no better way to spend Father's Day than under the lights at Lincoln Speedway.

Make plans now and celebrate with roaring engines, flying dirt, and memories that will last long after the checkered flag falls.

🌐 www.lincolnspeedwayil.com

06/10/2026

Let’s go Modified Drivers! Prove your the best!

06/09/2026

See you all at the track!! 🏁🏁

06/09/2026

📣📣ATTENTION FEATURE WINNERS📣📣

Check it out! Milwaukee Tool is giving each feature winner the following Ratchet Kit!!
Thank you Milwaukee Tool for your support!

06/08/2026

🏁 We have ONLY 4 laps left to sponsor for the Crown Vic Feature! 🏁

A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up to support the 2026 Bennett Memorial Race. Your support helps make this event possible!

There are just 4 Crown Vic Feature laps remaining. If you would like to sponsor a lap and be part of this special event, please reach out today before they’re gone.

Let’s get these final laps SOLD OUT! 💥

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for helping make this year’s Bennett Memorial Race one to remember! 🏁🏆

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Super Late Model Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. KRT
3. Leka Tree Service
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Rockett Bennett
6. Milner Farms
7. Bobby Bennett
8. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
9. Illini Racing Supply
10. In Honor Of Kerby Damery
11. Dodson Signs
12. 1 Sharp Image
13. Jennifer Billingsley
14. Michael Bennett
15. Pam Bennett & Family
16. Atlas Lock
17. Allgaier Performance Parts
18. Force- Brummitt Family
19. H&H Services Lawncare
20. Kathy Billingsley
21. Steve Bennett
22. Team 22 Racing - In Loving Memory Of Janice Dick
23. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
24. Rosie & Irl’s Smokehouse Saloon
25. Brenda Bennett
26. Rench Trucking
27. Atlas Lock
28. Dee Suddarth Colbert
29. Illini Racing Supply
30. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

Fast Qualifier - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $50 Terri & Dan Moore

Hard Charger Award - $25 Deb Zehnacker

Tough Luck Award - $20 In Memory Of Terry Babb & Russ Anderson

Tough Luck Award - $25 Jamie Taylor

Modified Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. KRT
3. Leka Tree Service
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Robs Auto Sales Centralia IL
6. Illini Racing Supply
7. Jerry & Kelly Myers
8. Atlas Lock
9. Dasenbrats
10. In Memory of Robin Kallenbach & Bradley Allison.
11. Elevate Balloon Design
12. 1 Sharp Image
13. Austin & Zailey Skinner
14. Atlas Lock
15. Denise & Rob Bennett
16. Marty Hiser
17. Ryan Hamilton Racing
18. Atlas Lock
19. Illini Racing Supply
20. Thomas Billingsley
21. Atlas Lock
22. Team 22 Racing - In Loving Memory Of Janice Dick
23. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
24. Tim’s Auto Repair
25. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

MODIFIED PROVE IT- $625 Up for grabs

Fast Qualifier - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $25 In Memory Of Rodney Morey

Hard Charger Award - $100 Auto Meter Gift Certificate

Tough Luck Award - $50 KRT

Crown Vic. Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
3. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Carter Family
6.
7. Kim Hanahan
8. Allgaier Racing Shocks
9. Milner Farms
10.
11. #115 JR Rodriguez Motorsports
12.
13. Illini Racing Supply
14.
15. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

Feature Winner - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $50 Rugged Radios Gift Certificate

Tough Luck Award - $50 Rugged Radios Gift Certificate

Grit Award - “Last Place Still Running” - Rich Webb - $100

06/07/2026

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Please welcome and thank Terri and Dan Moore for their generous support of the 2026 Bennett Memorial Race!

Terri and Dan have stepped up to sponsor $50 toward the Hard Charger Award for the Super Late Model Feature.

We truly appreciate their support and commitment to helping make this event a success.



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Super Late Model Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. KRT
3. Leka Tree Service
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Rockett Bennett
6. Milner Farms
7. Bobby Bennett
8. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
9. Illini Racing Supply
10. In Honor Of Kerby Damery
11. Dodson Signs
12. 1 Sharp Image
13. Jennifer Billingsley
14. Michael Bennett
15. Pam Bennett & Family
16. Atlas Lock
17. Allgaier Performance Parts
18. Force- Brummitt Family
19. H&H Services Lawncare
20. Kathy Billingsley
21. Steve Bennett
22. Team 22 Racing - In Loving Memory Of Janice Dick
23. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
24. Rosie & Irl’s Smokehouse Saloon
25. Brenda Bennett
26. Rench Trucking
27. Atlas Lock
28. Dee Suddarth Colbert
29. Illini Racing Supply
30. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

Fast Qualifier - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $50 Terri & Dan Moore

Hard Charger Award - $25 Deb Zehnacker

Tough Luck Award - $20 In Memory Of Terry Babb & Russ Anderson

Tough Luck Award - $25 Jamie Taylor

Modified Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. KRT
3. Leka Tree Service
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Robs Auto Sales Centralia IL
6. Illini Racing Supply
7. Jerry & Kelly Myers
8. Atlas Lock
9. Dasenbrats
10. In Memory of Robin Kallenbach & Bradley Allison.
11. Elevate Balloon Design
12. 1 Sharp Image
13. Austin & Zailey Skinner
14. Atlas Lock
15. Denise & Rob Bennett
16. Marty Hiser
17. Ryan Hamilton Racing
18. Atlas Lock
19. Illini Racing Supply
20. Thomas Billingsley
21. Atlas Lock
22. Team 22 Racing - In Loving Memory Of Janice Dick
23. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
24. Tim’s Auto Repair
25. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

MODIFIED PROVE IT- $625 Up for grabs

Fast Qualifier - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $25 In Memory Of Rodney Morey

Hard Charger Award - $100 Auto Meter Gift Certificate

Tough Luck Award - $50 KRT

Crown Vic. Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
3. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Carter Family
6.
7. Kim Hanahan
8. Allgaier Racing Shocks
9. Milner Farms
10.
11. #115 JR Rodriguez Motorsports
12.
13. Illini Racing Supply
14.
15. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

Feature Winner - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $50 Rugged Radios Gift Certificate

Tough Luck Award - $50 Rugged Radios Gift Certificate

Grit Award - “Last Place Still Running” - Rich Webb - $100

06/07/2026

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Please welcome and thank Carolyn Carter & Family as they will be sponsoring Lap 5 of the Crown Vic Feature!

We truly appreciate Carolyn Carter & Family’s support of the 2026 Bennett Memorial Race. Sponsors like them help make this event possible and continue to honor the legacy of Tom and Diane Bennett.

Thank you, Carolyn Carter & Family, for being a part of this special race! 🏁🏁🏁

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Super Late Model Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. KRT
3. Leka Tree Service
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Rockett Bennett
6. Milner Farms
7. Bobby Bennett
8. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
9. Illini Racing Supply
10. In Honor Of Kerby Damery
11. Dodson Signs
12. 1 Sharp Image
13. Jennifer Billingsley
14. Michael Bennett
15. Pam Bennett & Family
16. Atlas Lock
17. Allgaier Performance Parts
18. Force- Brummitt Family
19. H&H Services Lawncare
20. Kathy Billingsley
21. Steve Bennett
22. Team 22 Racing - In Loving Memory Of Janice Dick
23. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
24. Rosie & Irl’s Smokehouse Saloon
25. Brenda Bennett
26. Rench Trucking
27. Atlas Lock
28. Dee Suddarth Colbert
29. Illini Racing Supply
30. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

Fast Qualifier - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $25 Deb Zehnacker

Tough Luck Award - $20 In Memory Of Terry Babb & Russ Anderson

Tough Luck Award - $25 Jamie Taylor

Modified Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. KRT
3. Leka Tree Service
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Robs Auto Sales Centralia IL
6. Illini Racing Supply
7. Jerry & Kelly Myers
8. Atlas Lock
9. Dasenbrats
10. In Memory of Robin Kallenbach & Bradley Allison.
11. Elevate Balloon Design
12. 1 Sharp Image
13. Austin & Zailey Skinner
14. Atlas Lock
15. Denise & Rob Bennett
16. Marty Hiser
17. Ryan Hamilton Racing
18. Atlas Lock
19. Illini Racing Supply
20. Thomas Billingsley
21. Atlas Lock
22. Team 22 Racing - In Loving Memory Of Janice Dick
23. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
24. Tim’s Auto Repair
25. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

MODIFIED PROVE IT- $625 Up for grabs

Fast Qualifier - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $25 In Memory Of Rodney Morey

Hard Charger Award - $100 Auto Meter Gift Certificate

Tough Luck Award - $50 KRT

Crown Vic. Lap Sponsors
1. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers
2. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
3. “Butch Garner & Family, In Memory Of Ruthie.”
4. Jeff Ensign Sr.
5. Carter Family
6.
7. Kim Hanahan
8. Allgaier Racing Shocks
9. Milner Farms
10.
11. #115 JR Rodriguez Motorsports
12.
13. Illini Racing Supply
14.
15. Karin’s Kustard and Hamburgers

Feature Winner - $100 Gift Certificate Penske Racing Shocks

1st Place Feature - $200 South Shores Auto Service

Hard Charger Award - $50 Rugged Radios Gift Certificate

Tough Luck Award - $50 Rugged Radios Gift Certificate

Grit Award - “Last Place Still Running” - Rich Webb - $100