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Du Quoin State Fair Prepares for Historic Racing Weekend: Silver Crown, ARCA, and Bill Oldani Memorial Headline Aug. 30-31

  • Writer: Dylan Ellis
    Dylan Ellis
  • Aug 22
  • 2 min read
Brian Shaw and Ken Schrader at the Magic Mile, date and year unknown; Track Enterprises photo credit
Brian Shaw and Ken Schrader at the Magic Mile, date and year unknown; Track Enterprises photo credit

By Dylan L. Ellis — August 22, 2025

Information courtesy of Track Enterprises


DU QUOIN, Ill. — The historic DuQuoin State Fairgrounds “Magic Mile” is set for a marquee weekend of racing on Saturday, August 30, and Sunday, August 31, with a pair of nationally recognized events headlining the action.


On Saturday, the USAC Silver Crown Series returns for the 71st running of the Ted Horn 100, one of the most prestigious races on the dirt-mile circuit. The card also features preliminary action for the 31st Annual Bill Oldani Memorial for UMP Modifieds.


Sunday’s program is highlighted by the ARCA Menards Series in the 72nd Annual Southern Illinois 100, a staple of Labor Day weekend in Du Quoin. The night will also include the $2,000-to-win Bill Oldani Memorial Feature for DIRTcar Modifieds.


Schedule of Events

Saturday, August 30

  • 7:00 AM — Pits & Registration

  • 9:00 AM — Ticket Office & Grandstands Open

  • 10:00-11:10 AM — USAC Practice

  • 11:30 AM — USAC Silver Crown Qualifying

  • 12:15 PM — Modified Hotlaps/Qualifying

  • 12:30 PM — USAC Silver Crown Last Chance Race

  • 1:00 PM — UMP Modified Heats

  • 2:00 PM — USAC Silver Crown Ted Horn 100

Sunday, August 31

  • 11:00 AM — Pits & Registration

  • 3:00 PM — Ticket Office & Grandstands Open

  • 3:15 PM — ARCA Drivers Meeting

  • 4:30-5:00 PM — ARCA Practice

  • 5:15-5:30 PM — Modified Practice

  • 6:00 PM — ARCA General Tire Pole Qualifying

  • 6:30 PM — UMP Modified Bill Oldani Memorial Feature ($2,000 to win)

  • 7:15 PM — Pre-Race Ceremonies

  • 7:44 PM — ARCA Menards Series Southern Illinois 100

Ticket Information

  • Reserved Presale: $25 adults / $10 children (11 & under) per day

  • Day Of (At Gate): $30 adults / $10 children (11 & under) per day

  • Pit Passes: $40 adults per day / $20 children per day / $50 two-day pass

Tickets are available race day or by calling the Du Quoin Fair office at 618-542-1535 or Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200. Additional information can be found at trackenterprises.com.

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