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About Rockford Speedway
Rockford Speedway, a quarter-mile, high-banked asphalt oval in Loves Park, IL, has a storied history as a NASCAR-sanctioned weekly race track. While the property underwent redevelopment after its final season in 2023, the venue remains a landmark for racing fans and visitors. This page provides practical, up-to-date details to help you plan your trip, including seating insights, parking, transportation, and handpicked nearby hotels and dining options.
Whether you’re here for marquee events like the National Short Track Championship (NSTC) or a special race night such as trailer races, we’ve got you covered with reliable information and easy next steps to secure your tickets when they become available through our affiliate partners.
Important notes: as part of the redevelopment, some on-site structures have changed since 2023. Always verify current access and event status before you travel. We’ll continue to provide official guidance and trusted partner links for accommodations and dining to help you plan a smooth visit to Loves Park and the surrounding Rockford area.
Keep this page handy for quick planning: driving routes via I-90 and IL-173, parking details, and nearby lodging. If you have questions about specific events or seating accommodations, we’re here to help you find what you need.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 9572 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111.
- Venue type: Quarter-mile, high-banked asphalt oval; NASCAR- sanctioned weekly race track.
- Seating/chart: Handicap seating is available (Section J); no public seating chart published; grandstands surround the oval.
- Parking: Free spectator parking (with some events charging $5 for preferred parking); overnight parking allowed.
- Transit: No dedicated transit; located near I-90 and IL-173/Forest Hills Rd (driving access emphasized).
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Rockford-Loves Park (IHG), Home2 Suites by Hilton Loves Park Rockford, WoodSpring Suites Loves Park Rockford.
- Notable events: National Short Track Championship (NSTC) and other special events like trailer races (Eve of Destruction, Night of Thrills).
- Demolished/renamed: Final season in 2023; property sold to HJS Development for redevelopment; main grandstands dismantled in 2024; Forest Hills Rd renamed Jody Deery Way in 2022.