Jarod VanDerkooi (No. 20) battles in the lead pack during the 2025 DuQuoin Mile. [Photo: Tim Lester for AMA Pro Racing]

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 23, 2026) - Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, returns to the Magic Mile on Independence Day as DuQuoin State Fairgrounds hosts a full day of motorcycle racing, live music, family fun, and America’s 250^th birthday celebration.

For fans new to the sport, Progressive American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport, featuring the nation’s top professional dirt track motorcycle racers battling bar-to-bar on purpose-built race bikes. On a Mile track like DuQuoin, riders draft in tight packs, slide through the corners, and race inches apart at speeds of more than 140 mph.

The result is a spectacle unlike anything else in motorsports: thunderous motorcycles, close-quarters racing, last-lap strategy, and the possibility of a photo finish every time the pack comes to the checkered flag.

The professional racing action will feature the stars of Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles, giving local fans a chance to see a national championship event up close at one of the sport’s most historic venues.

Fans are encouraged to come early and make a full day of it. The City of Du Quoin’s free Fourth of July celebration will also take place at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds beginning at noon, celebrating America’s 250th birthday with food trucks, unique vendors and shopping, a craft show, kids rides, live music by The Hoot N Holler Band, and a massive fireworks display in the evening.

With multiple events happening on the fairgrounds throughout the day, the 2026 Fourth of July celebration is expected to be one of the biggest holiday gatherings in Southern Illinois.

Whether you are a lifelong race fan or simply looking for a memorable Fourth of July with family and friends, the DuQuoin Mile offers a rare combination of national-level professional sport, small-town celebration, live entertainment, and patriotic fireworks.

Bring your family, friends, and your patriotic spirit for an unforgettable July 4 at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

Event: Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited
Series: Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing
Date: Independence Day - Saturday, July 4, 2026
Location: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Illinois
City Celebration: Free admission beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Race Tickets: Tickets start at just $35. Children 12 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Don’t Miss the Action, Get Your DuQuoin Mile Race Tickets Now

Tickets for the Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited are available for purchase at https://www.tixr.com/groups/trackenterprises/events/2026-duquoin-mile-185583.

General admission tickets are only $35. Children 12 and under receive free general admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. Fans can upgrade their race-day experience with reserved tickets for $45.

Fans can also see the racing action like never before with the H-D VIP Experience, which includes reserved seating, an opportunity to meet the Harley-Davidson riders, and a chance to watch the heat races from inside the track.

Fan Schedule - Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited 

Saturday, July 4, 2026
Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Illinois

• 9:00 a.m.
• Progressive American Flat Track Pits Open
• 12:00 p.m.
• City of Du Quoin Fourth of July Celebration Opens
• Free admission to the city celebration
• Food trucks, craft show, vendors and shopping, kids rides, and family activities
• Live music by The Hoot N Holler Band
• 2:00 p.m.
• Progressive American Flat Track Gates Open
• 2:30 p.m.
• Progressive American Flat Track Practice & Qualifying
• 5:45 p.m.
• Progressive American Flat Track Opening Ceremonies
• 6:05 p.m.
• Progressive American Flat Track Racing Begins Featuring Mission AFT SuperTwins and KICKER AFT Singles
• 8:50 p.m.
• Mission AFT SuperTwins Main Event Checkered Flag
• 9:00 p.m.
• Massive Fireworks Display to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

Fan Notes
Come early and make a full day of it. The City of Du Quoin Fourth of July celebration is free to attend, while tickets are required for the Progressive American Flat Track racing program. Bring lawn chairs for the city celebration, enjoy the food trucks and live music, then head to the grandstands for bar-to-bar professional motorcycle racing on the Magic Mile with grandstand seating view of the firework display.

How to Watch

FloRacing
For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FS1
FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of select Progressive American Flat Track events, featuring rider features and onboard cameras. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

About AMA Pro Racing
AMA Pro Racing is the premier professional motorcycle racing organization in North America, operating a full schedule of events and championships across multiple disciplines. The organization is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla. More information is available at AMAProRacing.com.

About Progressive American Flat Track
Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, is the world’s premier dirt track motorcycle racing series and one of the longest-running championships in motorsports history.