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    Full Speed at the Illinois State Fair [Image 17 of 30]

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    A large field of open-wheel sprint/midget-style race cars lines up on a dirt oval track, appearing to be at the start or restart of a race. The cars are arranged in a tight pack spanning the width of the track, kicking up dust as they accelerate. The venue features a chain-link fence perimeter, grandstand structures, and surrounding trees visible in the background.

    SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES

    08.22.2026

    Photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche 

    Joint Force Headquarters - Illinois National Guard Public Affairs

    Race cars compete on the dirt track during racing events at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Illinois, Aug. 22, 2026. The races followed a performance of the national anthem by Staff Sgt. Gabby Alvarez of the Illinois Army National Guard. (U.S. Army photo by 2nd Lt. Trenton Fouche, Joint Force Headquarters – Illinois National Guard)

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    Date Taken: 08.22.2026
    Date Posted: 08.27.2026 12:39
    Photo ID: 9892964
    VIRIN: 260821-A-XJ169-8609
    Resolution: 5787x3465
    Size: 5.61 MB
    Location: SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, US
    Web Views: 8
    Downloads: 2

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