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Pierce romps

Bobby Pierce charged from 10th to win Saturday’s Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series for the $25,000 payday. | RaceWire | Story | Sidebar | Slideshow

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Volunteer promoter

Engine builder and dirt racer Vic Hill loves Volunteer Speedway, but he hadn't envisioned promoting the track. That's where he finds himself with a major event coming up. | Inside Dirt Late Model Racing |

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Back up to speed

After spending nearly three years away from the driver's seat during an apprenticeship, Tennessee's Oakley Gillespie is back up to speed with two straight victories for Mark Dowdy Racing. | Story

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Carson Ferguson

Overlooked early in his racing career, Carson Ferguson got his shot on the Lucas Oil Series with Paylor Motorsports, and now he's making his NASCAR Truck debut at Bristol. | Story | Sidebar

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Pierce surges from 10th for third Illini 100 crown

April 11, 2026, 12:00 am

FARMER CITY, Ill. (April 11) — Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., carved through the field from the 10th-starting spot to win Saturday’s Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway, mastering both the top and bottom…Full Story