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Title: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on March 06, 2013, 08:45:37 pm
August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
http://www.tlmra.com/

Hi guys i have a block of rooms at the Days Inn of Rock Falls this hotel has a indoor pool and a bar and restaurant. The hotel is 15 minutes from the track. There is a Culvers and Wal-Mart next door and many other fast food places very close along with sit down restaurants also.
The room price is $55.00 a night plus tax when you call to make reservations tell them you want the National lawn mower race room rate.
phone number: (815) 626-5500

Here is a link to a campground also that is 10 minutes from the track
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Prophetstown_State_Park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IL&parkId=454241&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

                                                          Todd Tornow
                                                           ILMRA TLMRA
                                                              President
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: mrmowitall on March 07, 2013, 12:49:15 pm
Here is the Cutting Edge Blog Post

http://www.letsmow.com/event/sta-bil-series-racing-at-lancaster-tnt-speedway/

Here is a Facebook Event

https://www.facebook.com/events/210321205779277/

This event is going to be AWESOME!

From Illinois Lawn Mower Racing Association and Tampico (IL) LMRA President Todd Tornow:

"The TLMRA and ILMRA are very excited to have a USLMRA points race at TNT Speedway Tampico, Illinois. Our members are all smiling from ear to ear knowing that this race is coming to our turf. That is all that is being talked about by all the members of the associations we are going to eat and sleep this race we can't wait for it to get here.
 
"TNT Speedway is located 2 miles outside of Tampico, Illinois. This track is bad fast It is Approximately 872 feet around the track in the racing line. Straightaways are approximately 200 to 220 feet and wide sweeping corners. The track width all the way around the track is 30 to 35 feet which leaves a lot of racing grooves. TNT Speedway is known for being a very fast drying track so some rain is not a problem it will be raceable again in a hour or 2."
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: lusty_monkey on March 07, 2013, 01:52:16 pm
Are we allowed to camp at the site?
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on March 07, 2013, 05:01:45 pm
Yes you can camp at the track!! Here is a link to a campground that is 10 minutes from the track also.
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Prophetstown_State_Park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IL&parkId=454241&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on March 09, 2013, 09:14:20 am
August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
http://www.tlmra.com/

Hi guys i have a block of rooms at the Days Inn of Rock Falls this hotel has a indoor pool and a bar and restaurant. The hotel is 15 minutes from the track. There is a Culvers and Wal-Mart next door and many other fast food places very close along with sit down restaurants also.
The room price is $55.00 a night plus tax when you call to make reservations tell them you want the National lawn mower race room rate.
phone number: (815) 626-5500

I now have another hotel with a block of rooms it is the Super8 hotel in Rock Falls it is right across the road from the Days inn so 15 minutes from the track and close to all the same eating places and Wal- Mart as the Days Inn.
Room prices are for a single room with a queen bed 69.99 per night plus tax and for a room with 2 queen beds 79.99 a night plus tax Like before when you call to make reservations tell them you want the National lawn mower race room rate.
phone number: (815) 626-8800

Here is a link to a campground also that is 10 minutes from the track
http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Prophetstown_State_Park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=IL&parkId=454241&topTabIndex=CampingSpot

                                                          Todd Tornow
                                                           ILMRA TLMRA
                                                              President

Hoping to fill up all these rooms guys it's going to be a great event with a lot of high speed action. Who is planning on coming so far?
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Honey Badger on March 10, 2013, 10:19:33 am
The description of the track sounds great!  Schedule permitting we would love to come and plan on being there!  Its only 250 miles or so, I will see if any people from my club want to come with as well.  Thank you for putting on this race! 
This track sounds like it is very similar to Grasscar's track down in Ft. Meyers.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Racing Freak 383 on March 10, 2013, 08:17:27 pm
Really looking forward to this event cant wait... should be a good time... should be there with no problem ;)...
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on March 12, 2013, 04:16:23 pm
Here is a picture of one of our races at TNT Speedway See how nice and wide the track is and plenty of racing room!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Honey Badger on March 16, 2013, 09:46:24 am
Here is a picture of one of our races at TNT Speedway See how nice and wide the track is and plenty of racing room!!


Wow there is a TON of passing room there.  That will make for some great racing instead of follow the leader.  Looks like you guys have a really nice track.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on March 16, 2013, 11:27:49 am
Yeah no follow the leader on this track plenty of racing and passing lines!! Lets here from more people that are coming to this race!! BAD FAST track!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Burton for Certain on March 16, 2013, 11:52:46 am
Should have sp, Cp, and fxs there.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on March 16, 2013, 02:50:59 pm
That's great Drew!!

 I have another block of rooms at a hotel in Rock Falls so is same distance from the track as the other 2 but much more higher priced.

Country Inn and Suites the price is $109 per night here is a link that the block of rooms is linked to http://www.countryinns.com/stabil
That is 3 hotels and a campground get your hotel or campground booked it's going to be a big race and a lot of fun. Remember this is the last race before the finals.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: lawncheif on April 09, 2013, 08:15:12 pm
Tampico is a small quiet town. Although you can still have fun. As we all will at this race. I wanted to let it be known that I might celebrate with a fircracker of somesort... Hopefully at least some sparklers.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: bikers2 on April 11, 2013, 12:04:25 am
I may have to also bring some "sparklers"    :woo: :woo:   >:D
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Honey Badger on April 11, 2013, 08:23:25 pm
Hmmm..  Down for a roman candle war?  I have extra safety glasses and gloves from work.  >:D
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: bikers2 on April 13, 2013, 09:24:03 pm
Absolutely  :bash:   :doh:  sounds like fun
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: MowJoe on April 14, 2013, 08:36:37 am
Hmmm..  Down for a roman candle war?  I have extra safety glasses and gloves from work.  >:D
Work? You mean you finely went back to work, won't that cut in to your mower racing. How on earth are you finding time for work with traveling to every national race in the country.
Just kidding Alex, I hope to see ya at some races this year.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Honey Badger on April 14, 2013, 07:59:07 pm
Work? You mean you finely went back to work, won't that cut in to your mower racing. How on earth are you finding time for work with traveling to every national race in the country.
Just kidding Alex, I hope to see ya at some races this year.

Haha yeah Joe, back to working in a garage.  My stash of Stryker savings has almost hit 0. Hope to see you at some races as well!  And my girlfriend who is now equally obsessed with racing will be going to all these races too.  Cant beat that!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Westley Milburn #77W on May 08, 2013, 11:34:36 pm
This sounds like a fast fun track! Really hopin I can make this one!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: lawncheif on May 15, 2013, 07:42:24 pm
This event will guarantee fast and fun.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Flipper on May 16, 2013, 12:41:38 pm
Is there a Physical Address to this track?  Nothing on the website.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: MATCODUDE on May 16, 2013, 01:51:54 pm
LANCASTER TNT SPEEDWAY 
1870 COLETA ROAD
TAMPICO, IL 61283
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Flipper on May 16, 2013, 02:06:27 pm
Many Thanks!

Track looks HUGE on Google Earth Sat
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on May 16, 2013, 04:03:13 pm
The track is big, wide and fast!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: lawncheif on May 23, 2013, 01:45:45 pm
There is two videos on youtube of todd tornow on his mower. This might give you an idea of the track size. Search "racing under the lights tlmra.com" this is a cp class mower.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: LC on July 19, 2013, 07:05:00 pm
Iowa reserved a few rooms today. Bringing the Dirty Corner!!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 04, 2013, 09:22:42 am
All mower racers the next race on the Sta-bil points series will be in Tampico, Illinois at TNT Speedway this is going to be a fast and fun weekend of racing so bring your mowers and have fun with us. Here is the track address.
TNT Speedway
1870 Coleta Road
Tampico, Illinois 61283
We would like to see a lot of racers at this event the fans of mower racing in this area can't wait to watch us all go fast!!!

                                                                            Todd Tornow
                                                                                TLMRA
                                                                                 ILMRA
There is plenty of room for camping at the track so bring your camper or tents!!
Here also is the menu at the concession stand for the weekend.
Porkchop sandwich
Hamburgers
Hot dogs
Walking tacos
water
pop
candy
Coffee
Go Fast energy drink
7 LB. bag of ice
Donuts
The concession stand will open at 10 A.M. both days
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Mowerpar on August 04, 2013, 02:54:46 pm
a nite race would be awwwwwesome just sayin
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 04, 2013, 05:15:32 pm
Yeah it would be if someone would want to pay for the portable lights!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 07, 2013, 04:46:45 pm
Guys the track is looking good and is going to be very fast and a fun weekend hope to see a lot of you here!!!
TNT Speedway
1870 Coleta Rd.
Tampico, Illinois,
                  61283
The Days Inn is full i know but if you haven't gotten a hotel room yet there is a Super 8 right across the road.
the phone number is 815-626-8800
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: cycloneracer on August 07, 2013, 05:32:44 pm
I'm ready!!!!!    My mowers aren't!!!!!

Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 07, 2013, 06:09:12 pm
Git r Done Paul!!! ours are all ready to go!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: rceagle1a on August 07, 2013, 09:42:51 pm
Guys, this is gonna be an awesome event with an awesome group of guys! I'm doubtfull at making it  :cry: because I'm at the knoxville nationals sprint car races all this week. Good luck to all!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: catfishdan on August 07, 2013, 09:56:33 pm
was hoping to see your fxt after the awsome close racing i seen from you in iowa
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: rceagle1a on August 07, 2013, 10:40:37 pm
I'll try.
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 08, 2013, 04:51:11 pm
That means you have all next week to get ready Justin!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: LC on August 08, 2013, 05:00:47 pm
Where will I get spare parts if you're not there JJ?!?!?!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: catfishdan on August 13, 2013, 10:12:24 am
i have a shop just 2mi from track willing to help... also there will be a country band playing at local pub witch is also one of the sponsors--- kickback saloon --- this is just 2mi from track in tampico
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 13, 2013, 04:16:58 pm
Here it is guys TNT Speedway ready to race just needs inside of track lined and a lot of water!! Weather forecast for the weekend is sunny and 81 Saturday and sunny and 82 on Sunday going to be a great weekend!!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Jeff McKelroy on August 13, 2013, 05:11:20 pm
looks awesome.  I read the forecast and looks like it won't get to 90° all weekend either!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 15, 2013, 08:54:18 am
The track is looking awesome and the weather is going to be great no excuses not to come and race with us!!!
TNT Speedway
1870 Coleta Rd.
Tampico, Illinois 61283
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: lawncheif on August 16, 2013, 10:17:47 am
Hey race fans, the weekend is here we all have been waiting for this. Come out and have a good time with all of us. Let's go racing boys!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: LC on August 16, 2013, 04:59:22 pm
My shop is full of drunk racers getting ready to load for an early.morning departure!!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: GRUBDIGGER on August 16, 2013, 06:48:51 pm
My shop is full of drunk racers getting ready to load for an early.morning departure!!!

 :noplease: :noplease: HAPPY HANG OVER. :lol:
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: bikers2 on August 17, 2013, 05:53:57 pm
What an awesome first day of racing at TNT speedway in Tampico Illinois
CONGRATULATIONS SMITTY ON A WELL DESERVED WIN in cp
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: evansop on August 17, 2013, 06:25:48 pm
Here is a link to the 08/17/13 event.. These are unofficial results for 14 days..
http://www.letsmow.com/2013-season-schedule/race-results/?mylaps=type,event,eventid,941926
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: evansop on August 18, 2013, 07:56:32 pm
Here is a link to the 08/18/13 event.. These are unofficial results for 14 days..
http://www.letsmow.com/2013-season-schedule/race-results/?mylaps=type,event,eventid,943295
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: catfishdan on August 18, 2013, 08:35:11 pm
great clean racing thanks to all that came
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: cycloneracer on August 19, 2013, 01:37:04 pm
Well we made it home!!!!   Was a late night but well worth it!   Track is amazing.  Super smooth and FAST!    Loads of good clean racing.

Was good seeing old friends and meeting many new ones!!

I had some engine problems on the BP but still had a great time.   Did I mention the track was FAST!   I was clocked at 52 MPH on the back stretch on my FXT.  If I had more gears it would of been faster. 

Great track and awesome people.  They had everything they needed to make the track awesome both days.

Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: docbro on August 19, 2013, 08:09:15 pm
There are 2 kinds of speed guns; some read faster than actual, and some read slower.  I think that one was a slow gun!  Paul was flying low (when he passed me)  We are home safe, but tired after working today.  Enjoyed my weeekend a bunch.  Thanks to all for their help!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: cycloneracer on August 19, 2013, 08:53:16 pm
It was great racing with you Doc!   Wish I had more time visit with you.  Sunday was busy!!!!    And Saturday I was wrenching. 

  I had no idea I was even going that fast.   Got to admit these new style machines are awesome. 
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: LC on August 19, 2013, 11:10:48 pm
Thanks Posse! Event was ran very smoothly and nice track. Get well Todd and how about that Smitty!!!!

Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: catfishdan on August 19, 2013, 11:43:01 pm
think smitty had angle wings helping him fly this weekend. he was untouchable. very fun battle has started....illinois red  vs   iowa pink

you guys are a blast on and off the track
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: cycloneracer on August 20, 2013, 12:09:33 am
Hmmmmmm.    A border war?   East side vs West side?   Sounds like we need a trophy next year!!!!!!


Smitty was the man!    To dominate that class like he did was impressive.   Equallly impressive was Tyler Frasier on his SP.  There wasn't a SP that could even give him a good run.   I'm glad I have parked my SP for the season!!!! 

Actually all the mowers were great.   I'm impressed at the quality and how much faster the classes have got. The sport is maturing very fast!!!

Now my voice is gone.  I'm not sure if it is the TOXIC Illinois dirt or that I passed up on the Wisconisin apple pie.   May of been all the dirt I ate when I did the doughnuts in the infield between the ponds. 
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: catfishdan on August 20, 2013, 12:20:08 am
you did disapear in a cyclone of dirt on the fxt

tyler is very fast. he dominiated just like that in michigan after he got his carb fixed.

i would be up for a border war.. found out my bp front axle was bent 1/2 from a wheel stand it did in the shop yard. hope to have it fixed and handle better and give you a good run next time
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 20, 2013, 10:28:50 am
Thanks everyone who came to our event i hope everyone had a good time!!! great racing and a fast track!!! Thanks to the USLMRA staff for running a great show!! It will happen again next year!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Jeff McKelroy on August 20, 2013, 11:01:12 am
Yep, I think Tyler Frasier's K motor has opened up a whole new can of worms in the S/P class!

What a blast, everybody!  I hope to be at TNT speedway next year with a G/P and an FX/S.  Cheering on the sidelines is fun, but I'd rather be racing!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: LC on August 20, 2013, 12:22:58 pm
How ya feeling Todd?
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 20, 2013, 08:15:52 pm
pretty sore Curt i have to have surgery on my collarbone Thursday and i have 4 cracked ribs also!! but i will be back!! thanks for asking!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: cycloneracer on August 20, 2013, 08:20:37 pm
Get well soon Todd!!! 


Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 20, 2013, 08:27:09 pm
thanks Paul!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: cycloneracer on August 20, 2013, 08:35:55 pm
And I forgot the trophys!!!!!    This place gives awesome trophys!!!!   HUGE checker flags for first place!!!!

Awesome metals for 2-6.   


And just to stir the pot..............6 of those flags went back to IOWA!!!!!!!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: MowGyver on August 20, 2013, 09:52:23 pm
Just a reminder to everybody. the wife took over 1,000 pictures, plus videos on Saturday, and a bunch more Sunday. She is working on getting them all posted but it will take a while. More are being posted each day! Check them out, they are there for all you racers, so enjoy! Facebook: Tampico lawnmower racing pictures. Leave her a message to let Jeanne know if you like them!
-#151 Glenn Essex
   P.S. awesome racing with you guys and gals!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: cycloneracer on August 21, 2013, 12:41:06 am
I've liked it!!!! And she takes great pics!!!!!

Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: weedeater on August 21, 2013, 02:14:08 pm
I feel for you Todd.....  I understand what the broken ribs feel like.  Broke 5 when throttle spring broke my first year at indoor race and hit concrete.  The next years rule books made multiple springs mandatory and that is one rule I exceed the expectations!  Get well Todd!
Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Todd99 on August 25, 2013, 11:06:26 am
Thanks guys!! A huge thank you to all the racers that came and supported our first ever national race it was a huge success!! For those of you that didn't make it you missed a great time and some awesome racing hopefully you can make it next year!!

Title: Re: August 17-18, Lancaster TNT Speedway, Tampico, IL
Post by: Honey Badger on August 25, 2013, 07:39:41 pm
Thanks guys!! A huge thank you to all the racers that came and supported our first ever national race it was a huge success!! For those of you that didn't make it you missed a great time and some awesome racing hopefully you can make it next year!!


We were sad to have missed your race.  Also, there were a lot of people we met in Iowa we wished to have seen. We heard the speeds there were incredible, and would love to get going that fast for sure! I'm just glad our friends from Florida who came had a safe and good time!  See you guys next year!