The heart pounding high-speed action of the Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix invades the streets of downtown Rock Island Labor Day Weekend! Watch as go-karts whiz by at speeds up to 80 miles per hour! Qualifying races Saturday, finals Sunday. This free family event will also feature a Sunday car show and fun activities for all ages, along with plenty of food and drink vendors. Log HERE for more information. The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix - this is an experience you have to see to believe!
THURSDAY SEP 2
- 7 p.m: Opening concert at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, sponsored by Rock Island Parks and Rec Department, featuring Phyllis and The Sharks. Part of the Thursday night Groove Concert Series.
FRIDAY SEP 3
- 2-9 p.m.: Competitor sign-in at Holiday Inn, Rock Island.
- 8-5 p.m.: All teams arriving before 5 p.m. should stage at the parking lot at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, Rock Island. From there follow directions for pitting.
- Noon-5 p.m.: Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix Cornhole Tournament for race teams at Jumer’s Casino parking lot. 12-1 p.m signup; 1:30 start $40 entry fee. Hosted by 4 City Cornhole.
- 5 p.m.: Streets close in The District of Rock Island.
- 5 p.m. to next morning: Track construction 6-11 p.m.: Pits open.
- 6 p.m.: Circa 21 Dinner Theatre, “Saturday Night Fever.” Dinner 6 p.m., Pre-Show 7:15; Show 7:45 p.m. $56.55 per person
- 8:30 p.m.: Rozz Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., German film screening in the garden, “Kinograrten: Ali, Fear Eats The Soul” Free, outdoor.
- 9 p.m.: Rock Island Brewing Co. on the plaza. Live music indoors TBA
SATURDAY SEP 4
- 7 a.m.: Pits open. 6:30-8 a.m.: Driver sign-in at Holiday Inn, Rock Island.
- 7 a.m.: Mandatory Driver’s Meeting in front of the Argus Building, 1724 Fourth Ave., by Pre-Grid.
- 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Practice rounds. Five-minute sessions.
- 10 a.m.: Grand Prix Marketplace vendors open. QC Storm Shoot The Puck and Bradley SAE race team both days.
- Noon: Bring a Partner Bags Tournament, 12-1 p.m sign up; 1:30 p.m. start. Parking Lot C near the Bus Station. Hosted by 4 City Cornhole
- 1:15-5 p.m.: Heat races.
- 5 p.m.: Track closes at conclusion of racing.
- 6 p.m.: Circa 21 Dinner Theatre, “Saturday Night Fever.” Dinner 6 p.m., Pre-Show 7:15; Show 7:45 p.m. $56.55 per person
- 8 p.m.: Official Grand Prix After Party at Billy Bob’s Party Bar, 1722 Second Avenue. $5 cover charge with bands TBA
- 8 p.m.: Rozz Tox, 2108 3rd Ave. All vinyl DJ set, Fresh Wax: Garden of Earthly Delights, with Ryan Simpson spinning psych rock & psych folk. Free, outdoor.
- 9 p.m.: Rock Island Brewing Co. located on the plaza. Live music indoors TBA
SUNDAY SEP 5
- 8:30 a.m.: Final practice rounds begins.
- 10 a.m.: Camaro and Tesla Clubs Car Show begins; Grand Prix Marketplace vendors open. Featuring QC Storm Shoot The Puck and Bradley SAE race team.
- 10:30 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies.
- 11 a.m.: Kid’s Autograph Session. Start/Finish line. Featuring Quad City Clown Club and QC Storm mascot.
- 11:15 a.m.: Racing begins.
- Noon: Kids’ Blind Draw Bags Tournament, 12-1 p.m sign up; 1:30 p.m. start. Parking Lot C near the Bus Station. Hosted by 4City Cornhole.
- 1:15-5 p.m: Final Races.
- 2-6 p.m.: Laborspace Labor Day Weekend outdoor concert with Rozz Tox at Laborspace, 311 21st Street. Featuring Subatlantic, Centaur Noir, Tambourine. Free. Food and drink available.
- 5 p.m.: Racing ends.
- 6 p.m.: Track deconstruction begins
- 6 p.m.: Circa 21 Dinner Theatre, “Saturday Night Fever.” Dinner 6 p.m., Pre-Show 7:15; Show 7:45 p.m. $56.55 per person
- 7 p.m.: Awards Ceremony, Holiday Inn, Rock Island