06/16/2026
๐จ **THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! BIG BACK-IN WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE!** ๐จ
Cheers, friends! We are getting SO close to a beautiful, fun-filled weekend on **Maine Street**, and we cannot wait to see everyone come out for the **Big Back-In!** ๐
First off, **Happy Fatherโs Day to all the dads out there!** We hope you get to celebrate with family, friends, and a weekend full of racing, music, and good times.
# # ๐ Racer Information for Sunday
Racers, please read carefully so race day runs smooth!
**Chuck will be setting up on Maine Street around 6:00 AM.**
Racers are welcome to come set up their pits **anytime after 7:30 AM.**
Please note: **pits will be in a new area this year.**
๐จ **Important:** Do **not** set up your pit without talking to Chuck first when you arrive. He will help direct you to the correct area.
# # # Race Day Schedule
๐ **Registration:** 9:00 AM โ 11:00 AM
The registration tent will be located in the parking lot where the pits are.
๐ **Racers Meeting:** 11:15 AM
๐ **Time Trials:** Starting directly after the racers meeting, around 11:30 AM
๐ **Races:** Starting around noon
We also welcome volunteers who would like to help with set up and tear down!
๐ **Set Up:** 6:00 AM โ 8:00 AM
๐ **Tear Down:** 4:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
Any extra hands are appreciated!
# # ๐ถ Saturday Night Street Dance
Saturday night, join us on Maine Street for the **Street Dance from 6:00 PM โ 9:00 PM!**
We will have a **full band**, open container on Maine Street, and a whole lot of fun to kick off the weekend right! ๐ธ๐ป
# # โ๏ธ Sunday Race Day Information
Sunday is going to be a great day downtown!
๐ป **Linger Longer Lounge** will open at **9:00 AM**
๐๏ธ Other businesses and vendors will be open to the public around **10:00 AM**
๐ Time trials will begin around **11:30 AM** for public viewing
๐ Races will start around **noon**
Please come early for the best seats and parking!
# # ๐ Parking/ Set Up Notice For Guests:
The **Spirit Lake parking lot at the end of Maine Street** will be designated for **racers, their pits, and race personnel only.**
There will be no pop up tents or chairs for viewers on the actual Maine Street to keep the racers and spectators safe. Please be respectful of that. Viewers can bring chairs and blankets and fit them wherever we can to keep everyone safe. The entire street will be closed for the racers!
Spectator parking will be available everywhere **except Maine Street**, so make sure you come early to grab your spot!
We are so excited to welcome everyone for an amazing weekend. Bring your friends, bring your family, cheer on the racers, enjoy the music, support local businesses, and letโs make this Big Back-In one to remember!
๐ **Weโll see you very shortly on Maine Street!** ๐