Quad and side-by-side racing debuts in Freeport

Kickabuda Promotions is bringing quad and side-by-side (SxS) racing to the Stephenson County Fairgrounds for the first time on June 20.

>The event will be held at the ABC Supply Co. Freeport, IL Grandstands, located at 2250 S. Walnut Road in Freeport, according to a community announcement.

>Gates will open at 2 p.m., with general admission set at $5 and pit passes available for $10. All transactions will be cash only.

>For those interested in racing, the pits will open at 11 a.m. Entry is $20 per class, with an 80/20 payback structure, meaning most of the entry fees will go back to the competitors.

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Racing classes for all agesThe event will feature a wide range of racing classes. Kids as young as 4 can participate in the Kids Quad Classes, which are divided by engine size and age group, from 50cc up to 350cc for teens aged 12 to 15.

>Adult sport classes for riders 16 and up will cover both 2-cycle and 4-cycle machines across a broad range of engine sizes, topped off by an open class for anything under 1,200cc. There will also be a 450cc Stock class designed to keep things fair and grassroots, with stock engines, no sway bars and no race tires.

>SxS classes will be available for kids ages 5 to 15 and adult divisions in both non-turbo and turbo configurations. Powder Puff classes are available for women in both quad and SxS categories, and there's an "Ol' Man Play" class open to riders 40 and older.

Safety measures in placeSafety is a priority at the event. All racers are required to wear a helmet, long-sleeve shirt, long pants and riding or heavy-duty work boots. SxS drivers must have a belt harness, and every machine needs a working kill switch. Riding gloves, chest protectors, elbow pads and a neck brace are strongly recommended. Anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a release form before racing.

>The June 20 event is the first of several races scheduled for the year, with a second race date already set for Aug. 16, according to the announcement.

>For more information, visit stephensoncountyfair.org/races or find Backroad Raceway at Stephenson County Fairgrounds and Kickabuda Promotions on Facebook.

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>This article originally appeared on Journal Standard: Affordable family racing day hits Freeport fairgrounds June 20