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La Salle City Council approves special permits for speedway’s 2026 season

Permits allow extended music hours and increased noise levels for eight scheduled events

April 15, 2026 at 6:00 am CDT

Ralph Holman drives Monster Truck 'Amp'ed Up' as it flies over 2 cars and ramp at the Monster Truck Bash on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at the La Salle Speedway in La Salle. — The La Salle Speedway and Event Center has been granted special event permits by the La Salle City Council for its 2026 programs. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Local)

By Mathias Woerner

The La Salle Speedway and Event Center is cleared to host its 2026 summer event schedule after the La Salle City Council approved special event permits on Monday.

The permits allow the speedway to extend outdoor music until 11 p.m. and increase allowed decibel levels at the 578 E. US Route 6 location, according to city documents. The approvals cover eight events scheduled between May and July.