09/24/2023 | Rockford Speedway FIGURE 8 SCHOOL BUS RACE

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Track Info: Rockford Speedway - A historical .29167 mile asphalt oval with a limestone base. Corners are banked at 22 degrees and are 50 ft wide with a roller coaster effect. Straights are banked at 8 degrees and are 40 ft wide.
Track History: Rockford Speedway is located just seven miles north of Rockford, IL in Loves Park, IL. Rockford Speedway is Northern Illinois’ longest running sports and entertainment venue.
Since the inaugural season in 1948, the high-banked quarter mile oval has been tabbed as “Mid-America’s Finest Racetrack.” Rich in racing tradition, this reputation has been well earned through hosting major events like the granddaddy of all short track post season events, the National Short Track Championships.
This prestigious event has helped launch the careers of the NASCAR stars such as Mark Martin, Dick Trickle, Alan Kulwicki, Ted Musgrave, Rusty Wallace, Rich Bickle, Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Travis Kvapil, Jamie McMurray, Todd Kluever, Erik Darnell, and Scott Wimmer.
The racing is sanctioned by the National Association of Stock Car Racing, NASCAR. Rockford Speedway participates in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. The divisions that compete at the Rockford Speedway includes: Late Model, Sportsman, American Short Trackers, Road Runners, Hornets, Bandits, Winged Women on Wheels and Figure 8’s. The track also hosts many different touring series including: ARCA Midwest Tour, Big 8 late Model Series, Mid-American Stock Car Series, Illini Racing Series Midgets, Super Cups and more.
Focused on entertaining the fans, Rockford Speedway’s family-oriented racing schedule is nationally known for its innovative events like the ‘Original Trailer Race of Destruction,’ ‘World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race’ and ‘Night of Thrills.’ The Speedway also welcomes nationally-known monster trucks like Tail Gator, Devastator and Mechanical Mischief along with Doug Rose and his world famous Green Mamba Jet Car.
The Speedway is a quarter-mile, high-banked, asphalt race track with fan-friendly grandstand seating on both sides. The facility has been used for circuses, concerts, car shows, sporting events, swap meets, outdoor sales and numerous community fundraising events.

[@Baka578]

Wow the crowd is loving this and so am I.

[@obi-wantpastrami8745]

This is actual footage of what it was like riding a bus to school in the 80s

[@cheryldahl9192]

And the 90's! haha

[@leefa]

or in Rockford today

[@intheshell35ify]

Can confirm

[@newyawkgiants5877]

Driver smoking a cigarette?

[@tommytheshimigami]

I could see Jeremy Clarkson in one of those busses!

[@BrendaBurke-i7c]

That was by far the best bus race I have watched..Loved the drone...Congrats to Gary for his historical last win on the now retired #66 bus..Man I'm gonna miss this....YourFavCanFan

[@bigyodatheman]

Black Bus got screwed. He ran away with this thing and the 66 never got close.

[@samanthapeppers546]

Pretty accurate representation of the student parking at 3:02 PM

[@masterarm100]

I have no idea what they're saying, but I'm Japanese and I understand why they're so excited.

[@tweek_the_freak3644]

"That's my expert commentary for this race: WHOA" : 11:28

[@barowt]

I'm American, and that's the same way I feel when I hear someone speaking Japanese.. 😂

[@timnord4091]

Me too, greets from Germany

[@raypitts4880]

@@timnord4091 IM HERE WATCHING UK GB

[@DominiqueRiley-cn8fq]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Torreyhuff]

nothin' but some pure American fun right here..! 🏁 Scary Gary is legendary.

[@cappbizzness4139]

He's a real live wire ain't he😂😂

[@connerfield2392]

@@cappbizzness4139no doubt😂😂

[@2380MG]

the European mind couldnt understand this for a moment. USA!!

[@thorkillthered6595]

I didn't know school bus racing was a thing but man this was great to watch!

[@StalwartTirith]

Drone footage is just perfect for events like this lol!

[@SidekickZero]

Going to miss very much watching videos from The Rockford. 😢 Things will never be like the old world.

[@Hippienolic2]

7:00 Driver A: gets out of bus to check on driver of flipped bus Driver B: gets out of bus to take photo of his bus

[@iainballas]

Never have I needed something so badly and not known it existed. This is incredible.

[@crabbyalthegrump641]

You need to see the Australian semi truck racing circuit ...

[@user-yi7zj3lv5t]

damn, knowing rockford is closing just as drone footage is beginning to be a thing...

[@DominiqueRiley-cn8fq]

gfegefghgdgejwh

[@jorgemorais9895]

This is the first time I have ever seen school buses racing. Awesome 😊

[@skuttlebob]

they need to do this with kids in the busses best afterschool activity

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

New form of detention 😂😂😂

[@kolynreinhart4987]

depending on how it ends probably their last afterschool activity

[@Scoobyxxxsnax]

@@kolynreinhart4987😂😂😂

[@noobiumbaconate]

Sri Lankans do

[@sondangthai4885]

This is wild! Only in a Figure 8 race would you see school buses crashing like this. Pure chaos, but so fun to watch!

[@everyonehatesgoalies5419]

“SCOOTER KNOCKED THE TOILET OVER, ALRIGHT!” - things I didn’t think I’d hear but didn’t know I needed to hear.

[@MsRmaclaren]

I laughed. Something I would want to do.

[@GuyIncognito764]

I grew up in Rockford. Nice to see it cranking out culture still. Good stuff thanks!

[@Evans_5.0]

This Is literally Wreckfest!! 😂😂 Dope

[@IndiBrony]

It's not Wreckfest unless at least one of them is going the wrong way 😂

[@maximumcockage6503]

@@IndiBrony And one guy is purposely blocking the middle

[@unionxenon]

Literally what I thought when I saw the thumbnail lmao

[@MrTeapots]

lol Wreckfest is literally this

[@acidgougewaltz]

america still has a few redeeming qualities

[@petersinkworking6198]

Had, Rockfords closing

[@LuciTulcea]

Thank you KZbin algorithm for showing me this!😃👍

[@danielginter6420]

I used to live in machesney park. I miss going there with my wife. Had a lot of hemi size beers there while cheering on the spec drags.

[@charmaccents6278]

Awesome! I sort of thought the figure 8 school bus race was supposed to be like the trailer races or demolition derby. Anyway, great job and I hope the speedway gets saved or you guys can find a different place. TY.

[@treedog86]

Somebody please save the speedway 😢

[@katie9992]

Same 😢😢

[@Jdmmmmmmhsvsbs]

We tried but we couldn’t

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

You should have bought it

[@maxmulsanne7054]

Sorry, but we had to make room for B*den's voters (illegal immigrants and Pro-p@lestinian supp@rters).

[@dustychambers8581]

Try harder.

[@FroggyG114]

"Now I see why you people like this" XD Love this commentator

[@FroggyG114]

5:03

[@SteelJM1]

For sale: 1 slightly used schoolbus. Ran when parked. $28,000. I know what I got.

[@princessbuma7661]

😂

[@AmyDavidson165]

So cool!! I think Scary Gary is an icon!!😂😂😂

[@geoboy22]

I wish the speedway was still open I loved going to events like this

[@TDUShelby]

You know you're in for it when the pace car is a tow truck.

[@DriftVisionRC]

15:19 Amazing Skills! 👏 The precision these drivers have in navigating the figure 8 is impressive. Hats off to everyone involved!

[@LITTLE1994]

Definitely an intense race. Awesome action.

[@paparoysworkshop]

I was in a demolition derby over 40 years ago. I didn't win, but it was quite an experience. Watching videos like this reminds me of that time.

[@nickruscigno3633]

This is why America is the best country in the world

[@zameertariq-tv7fu]

Don't lie to yourself.

[@phineas7423]

​@@zameertariq-tv7fu copium

[@ronaldstrange8981]

If they bothered to use their indicators and signal their intentions, there would be fewer accidents.

[@narutofanz4]

please excuse your dumb@ss from us

[@angryox3102]

Pretty sure the purpose of this is for there to be accidents

[@ronaldstrange8981]

@@angryox3102 It was my feeble attempt at a little English humour Sir. I do get so much genuine pleasure from watching. Regards.

[@myblacklab7]

LOL

[@wastemanagement_guy]

😂

[@tiffanymeeks9808]

My 1.5 year old is obsessed with this specific video 😂 You got him counting down from 5 and saying Oooohhhh!!!!! Noooo!!

[@Tommy712rus]

Wreckfest is a great game 😊

[@SubaStar24]

6:30 my man!!!!! he went for another circle to pick up speed for this wreck!! ahhaha

[@kelseywhitlatch173]

Me- I think I’ll try and go to bed early tonight and get a good nights sleep. Also me- watching school buses race at 3 am. 💁🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😂💯

[@MsRmaclaren]

Former school bus driver. Wish I could have participated. Too much fun!

[@bibasik7]

Reminds me of a mobile game I used to play called Bus Derby

[@Orangebearrd]

This is what riding the bus to school was probably like.

[@sajitorio5731]

The near misses were as epic as the crashes.

[@TheOfficialAT]

Scary Gary obviously is serious about his craft 😂💪🏽

[@riddell26]

The video under this was titled "How the School Bus Became the Safest Vehicle in America"

[@hughneutron5303]

"ok kids, next week we'll be going on a field trip to the race track. just need some waivers signed"

[@bubbabubba2013]

My wife is a school bus driver, I just sent her the link. 😊😊

[@cxxxrose]

Weird coming across this on my KZbin after having lived within a short drive of the speedway since I was a kid. So sad that it’s closing. There’s already not much for adults to do for fun in the area.

[@AB0BA_69]

This stuff is why I love America. Imagine a race like this happening in U-Rope; they wouldn't have the balls! 😂😂😂

[@IanDoidge]

Yes they do, it's called Bangers. Busses or cars run a race where almost anything is permitted to try to be the last vehicle running. Videos available streaming.

[@MrLenroc82]

Commentary is gold

[@davidpatton5757]

Just to be able to say "Oh I totally wrecked a school bus!" is a great line!!!!

[@darpa2226]

People would be a lot calmer if we had more of these shows

[@PapaFlare]

As a school bus driver, this is what it feels like fighting stupid highschool fresh drivers out of the school parking lot.

[@biggdogg19]

18 minutes of my life I can never get back, but who cares, that was freaking cool!

[@nicklessSSHG]

Awesome race, super fun to watch 👏👏👏👏

[@caseyc8603]

unbelievable the c2s are already getting demo derbied they were brand new when I first started school and they came out in 2004 lol I feel way too old now

[@DaPlenThing]

I swear the c2s are taking over And also I feel like they’re always broken down

[@jrin12]

I know it's crazy and sad at the same time

[@UahUahUah]

@@DaPlenThing The Thomas C2 is here to stay for quite some time. It's the most aerodynamically advantaged bus in the United States that is available for purchase and assembly within a year's time. Districts love them and they will keep fixing them just as they did the old Blue Bird SBCV's.

[@caseyc8603]

@@UahUahUah I install 2 way radios on these busses brand new is another reason it's so crazy to see it in a demo derby but I bet the electronics are why this one failed so early in the figure 8, poor thing would have won had it not been electronically challenged

[@RottenMotorsports]

That’s actually the first one I’ve ever seen in a bus race lol

[@jamielynncox5795]

Why am I at 2am watching this and so freaking entertained 😂

[@kykytaylor]

genuinely the best commentary I’ve ever heard on a race… so damn funny

[@joe-p9k4n]

I don't watch NASCAR or Formula 1, but I thoroughly enjoyed this!

[@Pvzgamez]

This is the most normal field trip the magic school bus is getting

[@mangoberry2534]

Scary Gary drove like a champ, Crazy this event goes on lol

[@WeAreChecking]

Gonna cherish my Rockford Speedway hoodie, wore it today in fact. Gonna miss y'all

[@ItsJustCarl1983]

Is this Rockford Illinois?

[@Jdmmmmmmhsvsbs]

Yea

[@RobKaiser_SQuest]

Is that the same Scary Gary from the infamous bus jump video? What a legend 😂

[@smokyprogg]

14:15 Announcer was born to commentate specifically this sport

[@VtreyusV3]

That was pure bananas. Are the youtube algo's working good again? I haven't been this pleased with an algo video for years.

[@MilsBunnie]

School bus driver and this looks fun as hell!

[@IMEMINE.]

Made me smile Yellow is for caution And red mea FLOOR IT!

[@American_SS]

Why are they closing ? There content is much funnier and more entertaining to look at than nascar

[@MagentaRV]

I'd love to see one of these races. Maybe I could pick up some spare parts for my skoolie motorhome when racers are done with them... LOL

[@j3daiah461]

What bbq restaurant sponsored this, and do they ship on gold belly?

[@j3daiah461]

Nevermind, I'll continue to use skylight inn, out of Aiden, north Carolina. Whatever barbeque restaurant this was can just close their doors.

[@newyawkgiants5877]

This made my day, I hope this track isn’t gone? Mods,Whelan?late models,legends is it? Crate mods,this,demos,enduros? Fireworks,roll overs,

[@ThatsNotFunnyThatsSick]

This is better than the 2nd place wins race at the Auburndale Speedway in Polk County, Fla. back in the 80s.

[@dablingreen4691]

I miss my old local speedway in Carson city. I rode in a school bus around the track while everybody sang yellow submarine

[@johnharder6380]

I know they are not full of kids, but my body is freaking out watching this aha

[@Silvermoonscorpion]

I want to drive!!! Well done, everyone

[@alexwynn4434]

I respect that he owned the "WOAHHH" 😂

[@maniacattack8426]

R u kidding me! This is freaking awesome! Only in america!!!!!!

[@_metal_militia773]

i wish my ride to school was like this! lol, great race!

[@wooyork63]

Ohh the things we do 😂😂

[@MRLORDNICK173]

6:53 now that's a lot of damage😂

[@somethingwithbungalows]

2:35 I love this guy’s laugh xD

[@Mr.C901]

It’s sad this place is closing. My grandpa bill used to race here , as well as my dad , back in the day. Rockford isn’t what it used to be, that’s for sure

[@pamartin]

"We need some cold water!" 😂😂😂

[@AmoralPhat40oz]

Only thing that would make this better is if you guys had a microphone recording the engines, audio mic sitting in the middle and just drag and drop that audio file track into the video making it more exciting.

[@m.streicher8286]

You got the guys just having fun and the 2 tryhards with painted busses

[@ZakiSalem-zh5gr]

Idk how i got here but scary gary is killin it!

[@markwilliams5606]

Looks like a lot of fun 🇺🇸🏁

[@The_Catnip]

This looks crazy fun, I love it!

[@marksummers666]

the drone is sick! great angles

[@kf05070017]

3:06 Announcer: That's two buses down! Haha Students in the bus: 🙃🙃🙃🙃

[@BlackPatrick]

2 words: Scary Gary.

[@Jdmmmmmmhsvsbs]

Yes we love scary Gary

[@JoshJackson13]

He was wheeling that big beautiful American turd towards the end.

[@helloworld12]

Is this one of the interview process for school bus drivers in America?

[@CreepsvilleSpookShow]

I want this guy to narrate my daily life.

[@quiteindeed6809]

Seat belts, everyone! Please let this be a normal field trip. With the Friz!? No way! *Gets T-boned by another bus*

[@39sabres]

this reminds me of cars 3. plus that announcer made this video 10x better

[@uawanalickmee]

Dude loves his own voice more than anyone else in the world

[@MrTurbo_]

They made flatout 2 in to a real thing, dope!

[@treystewart544]

Those school buses are more like military soldiers are marching to war pace truck is the master sergeant so awesome 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@SubaStar24]

not me yelling someone needs to wreak that black bus LMFAO hes wayyyy too far ahead LMFAO

[@ronaldstrange8981]

P.S. I love the aerial view. More please.

[@Yontevenknow777]

Took me like 4 mins to realize this wasn't someone commentating on wreckfest lol I was like damn they running that 4090 😂