Rock Island Grand Prix Festival
Schedule of Events & Race Order

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
7 p.m.: Beliot vs. Quad City River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport. College Night/Thirst-day.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
2-10 p.m.: Competitor sign-in open at Holiday Inn.
2-5 p.m.: Pre-race tech/scrutineering open at the off-site staging area at QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island.
5 p.m.: Streets close in The District downtown Rock Island..
6-11 p.m.: Pits open.
7-10 p.m.: Pre-race Tech/Scrutineering open on the pre-grid.
7 p.m.: Beliot vs. Quad City River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport. Fan Appreciation Nigth with post-game Fireworks over Mississippi River.
8 p.m.: Outdoor music on East Plaza Stage featuring The Brat Pack sponsored by the Rock Island Brewing Co. All ages show. Admission charged.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
7 a.m.: Pits open.
7 – 11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Skellington Manor in pits. $6 charge.
7-9 a.m.: Driver sign-in open at Holiday Inn.
7 a.m.: Pre-Race Tech/Scrutineering for Overnight Arrivals only.
7:15 a.m.: Mandatory Driver's Meeting at pre-grid area, followed by second mandatory Drivers’ Meeting for Juniors.
8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Grand Prix Marketplace vendors open in The District.
8:30-11:45 a.m.: Practice rounds. Five minute sessions.  Crossing breaks every 4 rounds.
11 a.m.: Labor Day Ride cancer fundraiser begins at The Daiquiri Factory.
1 p.m.: Timed qualifying begins.
6 p.m.: Track Closes at conclusion of qualifying.
8 p.m. (dusk): Honda Goldwing motorcyucle Boogie Lights Parade on the Grand Prix race track featuring 75 lighted motorcycles.
8 p.m.: Outdoor music on the East Plaza Stage featuring The Travoltas with opening act Minus Six, sponsored by the Rock Island Brewing Co. All ages show. Admission charged.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
7 -11 a.m.: Pancake Breakfast at Skellington Manor in the pits. $6 charge.
8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Grand Prix Marketplace vendors open in The District; 10 a.m. HyVee Family Fun Zone opens.
8:15: Final practice round begins
10:30-noon: Consolation Races (as needed)
Noon: Opening Ceremonies and Kid’s autograph session.
12:30 p.m. Racing begins in 14 classes.
6 p.m.: Racing Ends.
8 p.m.: John Deere & Co. Awards Ceremony.
8 p.m.: Outdoor music on the East Plaza Stage featuring The Travoltas with opening act The Premium Sellouts, sponsored by the Rock Island Brewing Co. All ages show. Admission charged.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
9:30 a.m.:  Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade. 18th Ave. and 24th Street..

 

RACE ORDER

1. King of Streets (spec Honda)
2. 4-cycle Animal Heavy
3. TAG Masters
4. 2-cycle Super Sportsman Heavy (4-hole can)
5. North American Street Championship (SKUSA S1)
6. TAG Senior
7. Tom Argy Jr. Sportsman (3-hole can)
8. 2-cycle Pipe Heavy (Yamaha & HPV)
9. 125cc shifter Masters (SKUSA G1)
10. 2-cycle Super Sportsman Medium (4-hole can)
11. TAG Junior
12. Rumble at The Rock (Animal Medium)
13. IAME Leopard
14. Rotax Senior / Rotax Masters