By Jordan Kuehne

OREGON, WI. (Tuesday, June 30, 2009) – Inclement weather that was expected to continue throughout the evening has forced the postponement of the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet “Rockweiler 38” until Friday, August 14th at Madison International Speedway. Check www.madisoninternationalspeedway.com for more information on the event including updates on tickets.

Here's an early update from the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Swiss Colony All-Star Challenge at Madison International Speedway. There are 43 Big 8 Series late models in attendance today.

The fast-timer tonight was Ross Kenseth, the points leader for the Big 8 Series and the winner of the Big 8 Series opening "Joe Shear Classic" in May at Madison International Speedway, with a time of 18.756 seconds.

The invert was 13, putting Kyle Shear on the point for the 38-lap feature tonight with Casey Johnson on the outside.

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By Jordan Kuehne

OREGON, WI. (Sunday, May 3, 2009) – Ross Kenseth did it again tonight, collecting his third career BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet feature win in the Joe Shear Classic 38. The 15-year-old Kenseth rallied from a sluggish start using a little bit of luck to best a field of 51 Big 8 Series late models at Madison International Speedway and in the process, bringing the packed house to their feet in approval.

Here's an early update from the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Joe Shear Classic 38 at Madison International Speedway. The feature will be starting in 20 minutes.

Skylar Holzhausen and Brady Liddle won the two BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet Last Chance Races.

Also advancing in the first Last Chance Race were Rich Schumann Jr., Chad Stevens, and Tim Sargent.

Advancing to the feature from the second Last Chance Race were Steve Apel, Todd Schmitz, and Casey Johnson.

By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (April 26, 2009) – Mother Nature just doesn’t want to see any racing at Rockford Speedway this weekend as inclement weather has once again forced the cancellation of a season-opening event, this time the 32nd annual Spring Classic. The event will not be rescheduled for a third time after weather forced a postponement last Sunday as well. Over a half an inch of rain had already fallen overnight and showers were expected to continue throughout the day forcing the cancellation.

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By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (Sunday, April 19, 2009) -- The 32nd annual Spring Classic scheduled for today at the Rockford Speedway has been postponed due to inclement weather that moved into the area earlier this morning. The event will now take place next Sunday, April 26th, and will feature the BRP Big 8 Series presented by Gandrud Chevrolet in their season-opening SPYDER 108 and the Mid-American Stock Car Series taking on the high-banked quarter-mile in a 50 lap bout.

By Jordan Kuehne

LOVES PARK, IL (Wednesday, April 15, 2009) – Michael Bilderback does not struggle with many things, but one of his biggest challenges the last couple years has been learning patience. That same patience was on display all winter long as the 17-year-old South Beloit native waited for the chance to defend his title at the 32nd annual Spring Classic on Sunday, April 19th at the Rockford Speedway.