ARCA Menards Series racers prepare for Audubon Park 100 at DuQuoin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

The ARCA Menards Series returns to dirt-track racing this Sunday night at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in Illinois for the Audubon Park 100. This event serves as the second and final dirt race of the 2026 national schedule. Drivers will complete 100 laps on the one-mile dirt oval, with a mandatory break scheduled at the midway point. Max Reaves enters the field following his recent win at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, positioning him to compete for a $20,000 Audubon Park Dirt Double bonus. He faces competition from Gavan Boschele and Taylor Reimer, among others, as the series approaches its final stretch. Championship leader Jake Bollman holds a five-point advantage over Thomas Annunziata entering the event. The race is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- •The Audubon Park 100 takes place Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- •Max Reaves targets a season sweep of ARCA dirt races and a $20,000 bonus.
- •Jake Bollman enters the race leading the championship standings by five points.
- •The race includes a scheduled break after 50 laps.
- •Nighttime conditions at DuQuoin are expected to impact tire management and surface performance.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — ARCA Audubon Park 100 Preview: Dirt Racing Returns at DuQuoin
"The ARCA Menards Series heads back to the dirt this weekend for one of the most unpredictable races of the 2026 season. The Audubon Park 100 will take place Sunday night at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois, marking the second and final dirt race on the ARCA national schedule this season. The race…
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