Come enjoy ATV/4-Wheeler racing at Boone County Fair

On Friday, Aug. 12, ATV/4-Wheeler racing will return to the Boone County Fair. The racing will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grandstand.

Admission is free to sit in the bleachers. Fairgoers can enter the fairgrounds through the McKinley Avenue entrance to attend the show.

For those who would like to compete in the races, sign-up will begin at 8 a.m. The fee is $20 per ride or $15 per pit pass.

Competitors 17-years-old and younger must have a parent present to sign consent form that their child is allowed to race.

Classes for ATV/4-Wheeler Racing include:

The Sports classes are for 16-year-old and older. These include the Up to 350ccc four stroke; Up to 400cc four stroke; Up to 450cc four stroke; Up to 650cc four stroke, the open four stroke; Up to 350 cc two stroke; and Up to 500cc two stroke.

The Kids Classes include the Up to 50cc for children 5-years-old to 8-years-old; the Up to 90cc for 6-year-olds to 9-year-olds; Up to 90cc for 10-year-olds to 12-year-olds; Up to 125cc for 10-year-olds to 12-year-olds; Up to 200cc for 11-year-olds to 14-year-olds; and Up to 350cc for 13-year-olds to 15-year-olds.

The utility with race only knobby tire classes are for 16-year-olds and older. This includes the Up to 450cc class and the open class.

The side by side races also are for 16-year-olds and older for the UP to 200cc class and the open class.

There will also be a powder puff class.

The ATV/4-Wheeler races are sponsored by Hammertime Sports.

For more information on how to join classes, call Kathy at (217) 494-5122.