Rockford Speedway - 09/17/2022 - SPECTATOR DRAGS: Night of Thrills (NEW Track Lights!)

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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.

[@walk4348]

This is one of the most entertaining spectator drags I've seen in a long time. This was awesome. 😆

[@jawsxx8683]

There are much worse.

[@marksteel1768]

The comitator was the best ever and very entertaining!!!!!!

[@buddyphillips9790]

Why is everyone hating on the commentator? I think he adds to the comedy 😂

[@killjoydod4937]

People being too serious!! The "...and who doesn't care?" line is a bit much thou!!

[@buddyphillips9790]

@@killjoydod4937 I think it's just a throwback to John the old announcer. Unfortunately John passed away last year due to covid and he use to do that joke "and who doesn't care" and the crowd would go crazy

[@cdnmetelhead4013]

Verbal diarrhea 💩

[@killjoydod4937]

Love these races!!! Great announcer!!!! :D

[@TheGrandStrander]

4 wheel, 2 wheel, whatever, it's still all good because you never know the skill level and fear level behind each dash. That's the intangibles that makes this fun.

[@bigains]

That was a great race event. Some really close finishes and some fun crashes. Good clean fun!

[@circlelt1]

That was a really good field this time, some good racing there.

[@mykejustmyke1407]

Agreed! Great racing

[@charlesrobinson5709]

That Commentator is funny, I don’t care who you are, That’s funny right there, lol

[@9csvt9]

With handling like that. That had to be the RS Focus . Great Race

[@circlelt1]

It was an RS

[@dustingrassman3184]

It was a focus st

[@RDRS_Phoenix]

@@dustingrassman3184 it was a Focus RS. An ST would have launched much slower off the line because it’s only FWD.

[@Bizness10]

@@dustingrassman3184 The fog lights and spoiler show it's a RS.

[@Royal_dj_ent]

Don’t remember the last time I saw a corvette drift without losing control immediately. Nice

[@michaelgamble2848]

Right, doesn't seem like a 'Vette unless it occasionally tries to kill you.

[@hhaste]

They make for a great drift car even stock, it's just the drivers behind that wheel that can't control it.

[@darrylsjodin7184]

Maybe it depends on the corvette. I have a C5 Z06 and the rear end tucks in really good under power without drifting unless it’s wet out, and then all bets are off if the traction control isnt on! 😂 lol

[@brooktrout1477]

That was fun , good stuff

[@freebird7057]

Best video I have seen in a long long time.

[@kreaola93]

The wheel came off easily on that Buick 🤣

[@lycancatt4248]

this is a super awesome event the only event keeps getting better

[@dash4191]

Quite enjoyed this thanks for the upload, yet that jeep is a TracHawk 😈 Demon HiMi

[@sfcjerryharris]

Dayum focus is fast

[@AVC-Works]

This was really really fun!

[@lycancatt4248]

the final is wy we just go damn..awesomethis announcer kicks ass and i'm so happy he's into it

[@shaneb286]

Slow mo replay the Buick totally beat the Pizza car.

[@buddyphillips9790]

Yeah but it didn't matter... they ran it again for one but also either would have gotten destroyed by the Corvette

[@ztwntyn8]

My man driving the focus deserved to win he drove his ass off and that very last lap last turn is the move I pull for all the time when someone is in just that position high on the track and behind 1st. Get your shit together and make one hell of a run from up top to inside as much as possible and straight as possible and hammer down.. as much as possible lol. Great move there at the end….perfect

[@Bizness10]

The guy in the Focus RS forgot to use launch control.

[@darksolara6750]

Days like this you really need your Perelli's ha ha ha ha ha ha

[@mtlassen1992]

Some drive a little less aggressively when their car has to take them to work on Monday.😊

[@dtfaaron]

How fun! Where is this!?! Wish I had something like this close to home. would be there every weekend lol

[@killjoydod4937]

OMGGG!!! Me too!!! Just remember: "Never race in something you can't replace!"

[@g.adams1]

This is at the Rockford Speedway, Rockford, Illinois

[@thresher455]

I love this

[@paulhenryxray]

Been at least a decade since I've been to Rockford, but those lights are fantastic

[@danfarris135]

2 decades for myself

[@JoeGerdom]

They close after this year

[@johnnyrichter963]

Best video ever

[@lycancatt4248]

this is awesome! i'm lining up hotwheels trying to match the screen haha

[@Legendary-2024]

thats an 06 srt8 jeep folks! 6.1 hemi in that.. notice it was beating the rs focus from a stop? they are in the 4 second range as well to 60mph.. anyways considering the power to weight im very impressed with the jeep!

[@AlanRobinson-zy4yx]

I was driving the white Camaro. It started sprinkling during this so the track got interesting Good times

[@chevelle300post]

I smell oil

[@ChrisMiller-ej3up]

it's like the announcer annually thought it was called spectacular drags

[@bobmck1626]

2 laps please

[@Noise.Motion]

y eso que el del focus andaba con sueño... siempre se atrasaba en la salida. ford Focus RS traccion integral bueno para el rally.

[@pesetamaya3509]

Man we need one of these out here in California it would help a lot cuz it would stop the killing of all these so-called wannabe Racers on the streets I wish I was out there where is this place at and what state

[@joshuapriddy2383]

Machesney Park IL

[@jeffa.8976]

Are the any rules for spectator drags. Can we run dot track tires?

[@hhaste]

No shot someone brought an Aston Martin to these.. imagine someone rams it lmao.. Insurance wouldn't even cover it..

[@MrWonkawonka]

Jeep gave it up

[@NFS4LFE]

I would love to be the announcer guy. I'd be gushing over every car I'd introduce on the track.

[@saudileagues]

He has the worst voice in the world .

[@broadstbulliesii]

everyone is lucky it rained that c4 had a driiver behind the wheel

[@James28R]

SRT first race 'thats not what you expected to happen was it' - yes, yes it was.

[@robertbelote5273]

Story on the minivans?

[@Chewygsxr]

I have a 14 Ford Fiesta ST, with sticky tires there magic in a turn, it will out handy the Focus ST in tight turns. The Fiesta Flash

[@robertevenson5686]

There is a race at this track where a Fiesta hits the wall on turn 4. All bags deploy

[@nickTeeKaystrickland]

Wow, the Golf driver actually took a good, fast line one corner 3. You NEVER see that in these races, lol.

[@michaelthebarbarian3380]

I have a 96 LT4 Corvette... let me tell you guys something... the dude who drove that Red C4 without the top bolted in has balls of solid stone. These cars drive like shit without the Targa top bolted in tight lol

[@galevest4545]

Fwd on this tiny trac be your best friend

[@adey88splace]

Was that at C4 Corvette?

[@within_a_doubt7421]

Yeah looks like a 90's LT1 vette

[@trentryan27]

Guy in the c4 should have turned off his headlights for better aerodynamics

[@lycancatt4248]

damn that announcer r is making it for me, i cant see the screen ad he is sos on!

[@RockSleeper]

That buick won against the hyundai the first time

[@lycancatt4248]

hhi did audio upgrades in a hundae azura it was..disapointing

[@inverted311]

How on God's Green Earth did the announcer not know that; that was a 67 Nova..... hahahahaha

[@lb9gta307]

That generation started with the 1968 model year

[@conditionzero7195]

Oof

[@aaronbeck1010]

They register dog

[@g2.alvarez]

Focus needs a driver mod

[@Chef-James]

No victory lap holding the flag?

[@sfcjerryharris]

What’s the difference from RS and ST?

[@Chewygsxr]

350 HP for the RS with all wheel drive, the ST 256 HP front wheel drive. I have a 14 Fiesta ST, there Magic cars, drive one and you’ll see. The Fiesta Flash

[@buddyphillips9790]

The RS is all wheel drive and has about 100 horsepower more

[@19lol19]

The guy with the focus would've won a long time ago I feel he sleeps at the line alot...

[@JoshKetchum]

Big bad pizza car.. lol

[@darrylsjodin7184]

If that C4 and C5 were stock, the C5 should have won that, even from the outside lane, unless the C4 was a ZR1 or the C5 driver is a doofus, lol

[@ivanjuniour4849]

Buick regal won first race i did a freeze frame

[@jrawlins5246]

Go Focus Go! You da (fat) Man!!!

[@darksolara6750]

OK guys so what's the official name of this kind of drag race…?

[@ManMountainMetals]

😂spectator drags or spec drags 4 short.

[@evanherrera9735]

The dude in the Jeep was seriously pussyfooting it. Focus was solid as well, but the Jeep really had the upper hand but was braking way early in the corners.

[@killjoydod4937]

It was raining and slippery. The Jeep's tires might have been worn also.

[@evanherrera9735]

@@killjoydod4937 Bald tires are the only solid reasoning imo. I have the same vehicle and it can handle more than that. I understand not wanting to break that beautiful machine, but he took it to a spec drag and the SRT was made to be tracked. Race it like it was meant to be dammit.

[@edrod3580]

4 cylinder wins. V8 lol.

[@evanherrera9735]

@@edrod3580 Ohhhh kay?

[@morphman21]

Thumbnail vehicle after 18:24

[@g00dl00kinb0i]

That Park Avenue crash was a total waste of an operational 20 car...

[@SidekickZero]

"Step Brothers" joke

[@jamespalmer5358]

Watching without audio is much better!

[@donaldvane4109]

I feel sorry for the people that listen to this guy every week.

[@jayadams27]

Who wants a the left to win Who wants the right to win Who wants to see a wreck Who wants a new announcer!!!!!!!!!

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

@@jayadams27 Not me.

[@A_Bird]

Eventually you get Stockholm syndrome and start to like him.

[@fuzzypotato6862]

The announcer has a very important job… “Watch your starter”!!! Who else would they get to say that??? 💯💩👎🏼🖕🏽

[@dukeallen432]

Thanks great content. Had on mute as announcers annoying. Missed hearing exhaust. Can you film away from speaker?

[@cedricm5153]

12:30 .... That was some really foul play.

[@buddyphillips9790]

So was 15:30 So much nonsense going on lol

[@markheit5870]

Clever idea for a slow Saturday night in a small town. They need a new announcer.

[@stickman11833]

Shoeless Joe has a copyright so be careful.

[@intermissionbuffalo]

That was BS the Buick beat the pizza car the first time

[@nielgregory108]

Buick beat the Pizza Car. #ROBBED The Jeep Track Hawk has 700hp. That Focus is probably tuned to 350hp but weighs almost 2/3's less and probably has upgraded suspension. That lets me know how impressive the Jeep really is.

[@JrGoonior]

Too old to be a TrackHawk. 2006 is most likely an SRT.

[@SC400slide]

Jeep just an SRT which came with 6.1 Hemi. Surprised it kept up with Focus RS. Trackhawk didn’t come out till newer body style.

[@logdon17]

The way the races start is awful, most drivers jump when he screams "Watch the starter" but no one waits for the flag to drop.

[@Dwolff1519]

Buick won the first race vs pizza car

[@D3M0ify]

The focus blown its motor on the way home... as expected!

[@firstnamelastname8060]

Caution: Mute the video as soon as you click on it.

[@nemesis8664]

World's luckiest Focus.

[@jayoutdoors1534]

Focus cheated

[@TonicofSonic]

The dudes voice is ear piercing.

[@pamhowden8161]

Boo

[@bored2323]

That announcer is super annoying

[@Ruudiii]

So funny to see those typical american boaty cars that cant turn for shit struggling for grip with typical american setup with horrible tires, racing around a track. And that Focus driver is actually the worst of them all hahhaa, braking IN the corner when is isnt even close to the limit. Only thing that made him win is the fact that the car is european

[@kingssuck06]

Why did the aston martin get destroyed by a 1999 camaro?

[@Ruudiii]

@@kingssuck06 That Aston Martin is like a bentley, and that 1999 is a "pure bred" sports car, if you can even call american cars for sporty, and its not close to stock hahah. That Ford Focus has 50hp less than the Aston Martin. Yet it destroys the camaro, but camaro keeps up on the straight. Camaro = Tuned crazy, or its a 5.7 330hp which is tuned to about 400. And at that point, its ALOT lighter than the Aston Martin. Aston Martin is not a sportscar, its a Cruiser/GT. Camaro is supposed to be a sporty muscle.

[@markneely7378]

Are you crazy, this is terrible racing.. OMG

[@JuaniPodrido]

That focus is definitely European, mostly German.

[@professional2.09]

Buick beat the pizza car