The Journal-News

Cam Bone, the nine-year-old son of Mac and Stacey Bone of Litchfield, took first place overall in the Micro Mini division at the AMA Hillclimb Grand Nationals, hosted by the Pioneer Motorcycle Club in Waterford, OH on Sept. 18-20.

He had already been a state champion twice this year, but now Camron Bone can add national champion to his list of accomplishments. Bone, the nine-year-old son of Mac and Stacey Bone of … more

9/28/20

Jhadyn Walker ran second in the highly competitive A Open division at the National Enduro Championship Series Stop in Park Hills, MO, on Sept. 20, and 21st overall in the field of more than 400 riders.

Walker Brothers Second At Park Hills

The 2020 KENDA AMA National Enduro Championship Series made it’s sixth stop on Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Missouri Mudders course in St. Joe State Park in Park Hills, MO. More than 400 riders … more

9/28/20

Rich Komor, pictured with wife, Barb, took first at the Motion Raceway Alumni Race at the Coles County Dragway on Saturday, Sept. 26, in Charleston.

Komor Wins Motion Raceway Alumni Race

It was a night to celebrate the past at the Coles County Dragway in Charleston on Saturday, Sept. 26. And Litchfield racer Rich Komor had more to celebrate than most. The Charleston dragstrip … more

9/28/20

Hemken Collects Three Top Three Finishes

Sorento racer Eldon Hemken took home three top three finishes in as many races last weekend as he raced at Tri City Speedway on Sept. 18 and 20, with a trip to Charleston Speedway sandwiched … more

9/28/20

Loskot Picks Up Three Top Ten Finishes In Street Stock

Nokomis' Anton Loskot ran the Tri City/Charleston/Tri City tripleheader on Sept. 18-20. Loskot ran fourth in his heat race in the Street Stock class at Tri City on Sept. 18, good enough for a … more

9/28/20

Reynolds Scores Heat Win, Top Five Finish At Macon

Hillsboro racer Justin Reynolds scored a heat victory and a top five feature finish on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Macon Speedway. Reynolds, driving the 3X, started fifth in the first heat and beat out … more

9/28/20

Saathoff Goes 6-For-6, Clinches District 17 Titles

When it comes to motorcycle racing in Illinois, “Chase Saathoff” isn’t just a name, it’s what the Hillsboro High School freshman’s opponents spend most of their time … more

9/24/20

Mighty Macon Speedway Celebrates 75th Anniversary

The Hillsboro dirt track crew was in Macon on Sunday, Sept. 13, for Macon Speedway’s 75th anniversary celebration. Brady Lynch would run in the Pro Late Model class and came away with a … more

9/21/20

Hemken Picks Up Three Top Fives In Three Races

It was a triple-header, of sorts, for Sorento racer Eldon Hemken as the WHO2 racing team hit up three races in three days last weekend. Two of the three events came at Tri-City Speedway in Granite … more

9/21/20

This harpoon-tip Bowie knife is one of the latest creations to come out of the Armour Cutlery workshop in Thayer. The custom order features a nine-inch blade made of W2 steel, with stainless steel bolsters and pins and a translucent resin handle with shredded United States currency.

Uncommon Path Leads Armour To The Forge

It’s not uncommon for young adults to find their passion in their teen years. What is uncommon, is when they find that passion at a theme park. “We went down to Silver Dollar City so … more

by Kyle Herschelman | 9/21/20

Williamson 4th At Cottage Hills

Jason Williamson had the 3X Hillsboro Hustler R/C car on the track in Cottage Hills on Friday, Sept. 6, after a layoff to do some repairs and help out with the Lynch Motorsports teams. In the … more

9/16/20

Hundreds Hit Course At Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders

Hundreds of riders, from age four to over-60, hit the Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders trails on Sunday, Sept. 13, for a day of hare scrambles. The races were held in honor of Jonah Niehaus, a motorcycle … more

9/14/20

Litchfield grad Victoria Francis will face Alexandria Glaude on Sept. 17, at the Beat the Streets benefit in a rematch of the 2019 Senior National semifinal, which Francis won by a 3-2.

Francis Part Of All-Star Benefit Card

Some of the best wrestlers in the country, including Litchfield High School grad Victoria Francis, are facing off to benefit Beat the Streets, a group that aims to develop the full human and athletic … more

9/10/20

Hillsboro racer Chase Saathoff picked up five wins in ten races at the short track events put on by Steve Nace Productions Sept. 3-7, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.

Saathoff Makes Statement At Illinois Fairgrounds

The All-Star National Flat Track Series made it’s stop in Springfield on Sept. 4-7 for the George Mack Memorial, with AMA District 17 holding a race the day before at the Illinois State … more

9/10/20

Pictured in victory lane are David Hearn, Timothy Hearn, Rich Komor, Barb Komor, Brayden Hearn and Michelle Hearn.

Komor Snags Gamblers Win In Havana

It was a big weekend at the Central Illinois Dragway in Havana, with more than 180 entries in their $5,000 feature event. But before the big money race on Sept. 5, Litchfield racer Rich Komor picked … more

9/10/20

Litchfield racer Bodee Everett leads a pack of cars to the starting line during his Junior Animal heat race at the Christian County Quarter Midget Association track on Saturday, Aug. 29. Everett would go on to finish second in the feature race, which was the third regional in the Midwest Lightning .25 Midget Series.

Everett Second At Regional Race

Bristol and Bodee Everett were at the Christian County Quarter Midget Association track on Saturday, Aug. 29, for the third Midwest Lightning .25 Midget Series regional. It would be an up and down … more

9/10/20

New Track, No Problem For Duff Brothers

It was a new track, but a familiar result for Cooper and Zach Duff this weekend as the brothers raced at Megacross in Mendota on Sept. 5. The track first opened in 1993, but Saturday’s race … more

9/10/20

Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders Host Hare Scramble

The Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders will be hosting the Jonah M. Niehaus Memorial Hare Scramble in White City on Sept. 13, in honor of the young motorcycle enthusiast who passed away in April. Sign-ups … more

9/10/20

It was a good weekend at the Coles County Dragway for Phil Bryant as the veteran drag racer picked up a pair of wins on Sunday, Aug. 30, in Charleston. Pictured above, from the left, are Randy and Sarah Weller (with Tucker), Dustin Bryant, Sharon Bryant, holding Camryn Weller, Phil Bryant, holding Hadley Weller, Corey Wood, Robert Lee, Roger Burdell and Kenden Longwell.

Bryant Doubles Up At Charleston

Litchfield racer Phil Bryant had a lot of friends and family in the crowd at the Coles County Dragway races on Aug. 29-30. The cheering section must have helped the veteran bracket racer a little as … more

9/8/20

Hemken Keeps Busy In Hornet Series

It was a busy weekend for Sorento racer Eldon Hemken as he competed in three races at three different tracks on Aug. 28-30. On Aug. 28, Hemken made the trip to Jacksonville, where he finished … more

9/8/20