Magic Mile Showdown: Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile Caps Independence Week Racing on July 5

Dan Bromley (62) leads a line of Mission AFT SuperTwins riders down the front stretch at the DuQuoin Mile [Photo: American Flat Track/Scott Hunter]

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – June 6, 2025 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) — One of flat track’s most fabled battlegrounds is ready to light the fuse on America’s birthday bash when the Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile rockets into the Magic Mile at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 5.

The Mile’s sweeping clay, legendary draft-passes, and century-old coal-mine roots have produced icons for generations—and 2025 promises another fireworks show as the stars of the Mission AFT SuperTwins and the AFT Singles presented by KICKER class go bar-to-bar at more than 130 mph.

“There’s nothing like DuQuoin,” said Bob Sargent, President of Track Enterprises, which promotes the event. “The grandstands sit right on top of the action, the surface is pure magic, and with the Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship filling the fairgrounds all week, you’re talking seven straight days of two-wheeled adrenaline ending with the fastest Mile show in the world. Throw in Fourth-of-July weekend vibes and FREE paddock access for every ticket and you’ve got the ultimate family Motorsports vacation.”

A Full Week of Racing & July 4th Celebration

July 1-4: Roof Systems AMA Flat Track Grand Championship (Amateur & Youth; sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association)

July 4: Independence-Day festivities & fireworks in DuQuoin

July 5: Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile – Progressive AFT Round 9 (sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing)

Tickets on Sale NOW

Track Enterprises has opened ticket sales at tixr.com/trackenterprises/duquoin-mile.

General Admission: affordable adult pricing – Kids 12 & under FREE

All tickets include FREE Paddock Access – meet the riders, see the bikes, feel the vibe

Premium Reserved & VIP options available (while supplies last)

Fan Essentials

Venue: DuQuoin State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin, Illinois

When: Saturday, July 5

Watch Live: FloRacing (streaming worldwide)

Telecast: FOX Sports 1 (delay-broadcast — check local listings)

More Info: AmericanFlatTrack.com | Facebook / Instagram @AmericanFlatTrack | #DuQuoinMile

Event Questions: Track Enterprises – 217-764-3200 or [email protected]

For more information on Progressive AFT visit AmericanFlatTrack.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 the history of motorsports. Sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing in Daytona Beach, Fla., the series is highly regarded as the most competitive form of dirt track motorcycle racing on the globe. For more information on Progressive American Flat Track, please visit us on the web, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, check us out on Instagram and catch all the Progressive American Flat Track racing action on FOX Sports. 

Source: Progressive American Flat Track

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