Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BELLEVILLE, IL – Racing returns to the quarter-mile dirt oval at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, as the facility hosts the Bean Burner, a special event celebrating the annual Belleville Chili Cook-Off being held the same weekend.
The Bean Burner will feature competition in three exciting divisions, including the UMP DIRTcar Modifieds, NARA Limited Modifieds, and NARA Winged Outlaw Micro Sprints.
The Oct. 11 program marks the fourth event contested on Belle-Clair's newly opened quarter-mile dirt track. Since its debut, the facility has quickly established itself as one of the region's most exciting racing venues, producing outstanding side-by-side competition, dramatic finishes and enthusiastic fan support throughout its first events.
"We've been extremely pleased with the quality of racing we've seen at the new track," said race promoter Toby Kruse. "The drivers have embraced the facility, and the fans have been treated to some incredible racing action. With the Bean Burner tied into the Belleville Chili Cook-Off weekend, ...