Jul 18, 2013
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The Rock Island Grand Prix, presented by AT&T and Casey’s General Stores, and the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving and The Bondurant SuperKart School, have announced an exciting program for drivers participating in the this year’s races at Rock Island. Each winner of the 15 modern (not Vintage) classes at this year’s Rock […]

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Jul 15, 2013
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Rock Island Grand Prix is excited to announce that MG Tires will be the sponsor of this year’s King of the Streets stock Honda race. King of the Streets is one of the most coveted titles that can be won in North American karting and is always one of the headline races at the Rock […]

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Briggs & Stratton and Rock Island Grand Prix Announce $25 Entry Fee for Second LO 206 Race

Engine manufacturer to support racers registration for Labor Day street race

Jul 03, 2013
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The Rock Island Grand Prix, the world’s largest karting street race, and Briggs & Stratton Motorsports have announced an exciting incentive program for drivers participating in the Briggs Local Option 206 class at Rock Island this Labor Day weekend. In an effort to respond to competitor’s requests for more track time, the Rock Island Grand […]

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2013 Rock Island Grand Prix Registration Open

Labor Day street race pre-entry has begun

May 17, 2013
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Registration is now open for the 2013 Rock Island Grand Prix street race, August 31 & September 1 in Rock Island, Illinois, presented by AT&T and Casey’s General Stores. There are three ways you can enter. 1) Go to the website – http://www.rockislandgrandprix.com – click on the Competitors link at the top of the home page. Half […]

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2013 Rock Island Grand Prix Race Classes Set

Labor Day street race to offer 16 total classes

Apr 22, 2013
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The Rock Island Grand Prix, presented by AT&T and Casey’s General Stores, has announced the class lineup for 2013. This year’s classes reflect feedback from racers seeking more track time, organizers said. “During the off season, we surveyed racers on a variety of issues. The one point we kept hearing was the racers would like […]

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Rock Island Grand Prix Welcomes Unlimited All-Stars for 2013 Event

Muscle Karts coming to Labor Day street race in Quad Cities

Feb 26, 2013
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The Rock Island Grand Prix has opened the door for Muscle Karts to race at the historic Labor Day Weekend street race, August 31-September 1. After several years of promoting a 2-cycle Pro Open category, the Rock Island organizing committee has now thrown the doors open to any kind of engine. The Pro Open class […]

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