Saturday Night Racing (PLUS Badger Midgets) at Sycamore Speedway
Get ready for a thrilling night of wheel-to-wheel action as Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, IL hosts Saturday Night Racing featuring the always-exciting Badger Midgets on August 22, 2026. This is the kind of event that reminds you exactly why short-track auto racing has captured the hearts of motorsports fans for generations — raw speed, fierce competition, and the unmistakable roar of engines echoing under the night sky.
The Badger Midget Auto Racing Association brings some of the most talented open-wheel drivers in the Midwest to the track, piloting their nimble, high-powered midget cars through every twist and turn at full throttle. Midget racing is renowned for its intense, door-to-door battles and its ability to showcase pure driving skill — with less downforce and plenty of horsepower packed into a compact car, these drivers earn every position they gain on the track. Whether you’re a longtime fan of open-wheel racing or experiencing it for the first time, the Badger Midgets never fail to deliver edge-of-your-seat excitement.
Sycamore Speedway has long been one of Illinois’ most beloved short-track venues, offering fans an intimate, up-close racing experience that larger oval facilities simply can’t match. The atmosphere on a Saturday night at the speedway is electric, with passionate fans, the smell of racing fuel in the air, and the kind of grassroots motorsports energy that connects you directly to the sport’s storied heritage. Maple Park is a great destination whether you’re making a night of it with fellow racing enthusiasts or bringing the whole family out for an unforgettable summer evening.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action when Saturday Night Racing rolls into Sycamore Speedway on August 22, 2026. Mark your calendar, gather your crew, and head out to Maple Park for a night of spectacular short-track competition featuring the best of Badger Midget racing. Events like this are what grassroots motorsports are all about — authentic, exciting, and absolutely worth the trip.
Sycamore Speedway
50W086 IL-64, Maple Park, IL, 60151
