Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix powered by Mediacom 2019 race weekend schedule
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
7-9 p.m: Opening concert at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, sponsored by Rock Island Parks and Rec Department and featuring Wicked Liz and The Bellyswirls.
Part of the Thursday night Groove Concert Series.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
2-10 p.m.: Competitor sign-in open at Holiday Inn, Rock Island.
2-5 p.m.: Pre-race tech/scrutineering open at the off-site staging area, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel.
5 p.m.: Streets close in The District of Rock Island.
6 p.m: “Shear Madness” at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse. Tickets required.
6-11 p.m.: Pits open.
6-9 p.m.: Pre-race tech/scrutineering, fuel testing open on the pre-grid.
8 p.m.: Outdoor music on the East Plaza Stage sponsored by the Rock Island Brewing Company featuring Alex Williams. Admission charged.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
7 a.m.: Pits open.
7-9 a.m.: Driver sign-in open at Holiday Inn, Rock Island.
7 a.m.: Pre-race tech/scrutineering for overnight arrivals only.
7:15 a.m.: Mandatory Driver’s Meeting in front of the Argus building.
8 a.m.-1 p.m.: Two practice rounds. Five-minute sessions. Crossing breaks every four rounds.
10 a.m.: Grand Prix Marketplace vendors open.
Noon-5 p.m.: Heat races.
2-10 p.m.: Wake Brewing 2nd anniversary Bash. Free. 21 and over.
5 p.m.: Track closes at conclusion of racing.
6 p.m.: “Shear Madness” at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse. Tickets required.
8 p.m.: Outdoor music on the East Plaza Stage sponsored by the Rock Island Brewing Company. Admission charged.
8 pm.: Rozz Tox rock show featuring The Common Faces, John June Years, Foxholes. $5 admission.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
8 a.m.: Final practice round begins.
10 a.m.: Grand Prix Marketplace vendors open.
10:45 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies.
11 a.m.: Kid’s Autograph Session. Start/Finish line.
11:15 a.m.: Racing begins.
4 p.m.: “Shear Madness” at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse. Tickets required.
5 p.m.: Racing ends.
7 p.m.: Xtream Mediacom Awards Ceremony, Holiday Inn, Rock Island.
8 p.m.: Outdoor music on the East Plaza Stage sponsored by the Rock Island Brewing Company. Admission charged.