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Southern Illinois Raceway Micro Sprint Crown Jewels Join DIRTVision

Written by DIRTVision | Apr 22, 2022 7:29:26 PM

High Banks Hustle (June 16-18) and Terry Sprague Memorial (July 28-30) Airing on DIRTVision

Marion, IL – April 19, 2022 – DIRTVision.com, the exclusive home of The Greatest Shows on Dirt, is excited to announce a partnership with Southern Illinois Raceway that will bring two of the most prestigious Micro Sprint races to fans worldwide this summer.

Over the past decade, the Marion, IL 1/8-mile has transformed into one of Micro Sprint Racing’s premier facilities known for offering huge paydays, producing extraordinary racing, and building preeminent events.

“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with DIRTVision to bring the Engler Machine & Tool High Banks Hustle and Terry Sprague Memorial presented by Prairie Farms to a platform that broadcasts the most exciting racing on the planet,” said SIR Club President, Jake Palmisano. To be included with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, Xtreme Outlaw Series, Knoxville Nationals, and so much more is incredible.

“This little place is a hidden gem and I’m proud that now the masses get to experience it and the racers get to come in here and enjoy the exposure they deserve on a platform like DIRTVision. We must thank Kyler Shaw and Fast Four Media for their devotion over the years and look forward to seeing the exponential growth of these races with DIRTVision.”

When the 10th annual $12,000-to-win High Banks Hustle (June 16-18) and 15th annual $11,000-to-win Terry Sprague Memorial (July 28-30) air on DIRTVision this summer, both events will be the highest paying winged and non-wing Micro Sprint races of the entire year.

“When you look at the Micro Sprint scene as a whole, it’s undeniable that the High Banks Hustle and Terry Sprague Memorial are the two very best races in the country,” Brian Dunlap, Director of Broadcast & Technology, said. “Jake and his team at SIR have built these events to rival some of the best in all short track racing. As DIRTVision continues to broadcast The Greatest Shows on Dirt, it’s an honor to add these events to our family.”

Former champions of the High Banks Hustle include noteworthy names such as defending winner Craig Ronk, multi-time victor Frank Flud, Kameron Key, Andrew Peters, Frank Galusha, Jeremy Camp, Jake Hagopian, and Cale Thomas.

NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell is the reigning winner of the Terry Sprague Memorial. He’s included in a group with Damon Paul, Frank Flud, Chris Andrews, Joe B. Miller, Joey Wirth, and A.J. Hopkins as former champs of the TSM.

To access the Southern Illinois Raceway specials, fans can either purchase a monthly subscription for $39.99/Month or the DIRTVision Platinum Fast Pass for $299.99/Year.

SIR joins the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series, Xtreme Outlaw Series, DIRTcar Summer Nationals, and a weekly lineup of America’s premier tracks like Knoxville, Williams Grove, Huset’s, Jackson, Attica, Volusia, Millbridge, and Jacksonville in DIRTVision’s expanding library.