July 4-5, 2026 Driver entries for the annual Milwaukee Region/Blackhawk Valley Region Firecracker Bonneau Double Regional saw fewer than 70 drivers participating this year and with Saturday, July 4th marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, it was not entirely a surprise. Three Blackhawk Valley Region drivers competed in the event including No. 34 SRF3 Doug Loughead who earned 3rd place in both Saturday’s and Sunday’s races, No. 21 FF Tazio Stefanelli who finished

The Central Division SCCA season opener featured weather that was unusual even for Northern Illinois. From 80-degree heat, nearby tornadoes, and flooding rain on Friday to snow flurries and wind on Saturday, the weekend tested everyone’s resolve. Despite the elements, the newly repaved surface proved to be incredibly fast, resulting in a flurry of new track records. The Friday Drivers School had 18 novice drivers participating in on track practice and coaching. But with a hig