"America's Toughest Track" Reborn: Sandy Oaks Raceway, Keithsburg, IL

profeshenal125 11/16/2025 6:43pm
11/16/2025 6:43pm
sandman768 wrote:
I would love to ride this track! But Illinois? Only if Prof125 agrees to meet me there! 125”s only!

I would love to ride this track! But Illinois? Only if Prof125 agrees to meet me there! 125”s only! IMG 7804 1

If he has a big money race I,ll be there . If I can find it Lol I looked on the atlas I didn’t see the town . 

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Crutcher 11/16/2025 9:29pm
11/16/2025 9:29pm

I am so pissed that I’m just now finding out about the money race you just had. I’m up there all the time servicing my dealers, count me in!!!!

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neysbo 11/17/2025 4:44am
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sandman768 wrote:
I would love to ride this track! But Illinois? Only if Prof125 agrees to meet me there! 125”s only!

I would love to ride this track! But Illinois? Only if Prof125 agrees to meet me there! 125”s only! IMG 7804 1

profeshenal125 wrote:
If he has a big money race I,ll be there . If I can find it Lol I looked on the atlas I didn’t see the...

If he has a big money race I,ll be there . If I can find it Lol I looked on the atlas I didn’t see the town . 

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PN27416 11/17/2025 6:17am
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Vet57 wrote:

Reminds me of Motomasters in Mexico, NY back in the 70s

YES! Smile

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davis224 11/17/2025 6:26am
11/17/2025 6:26am

I'm about 2.5 hours south but I'd definitely make a the trip a few times, started riding a small local sand track and really starting to enjoy sand a lot more and want to level it up a bit.

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Gworm 11/17/2025 6:53am
11/17/2025 6:53am
Barnett117 wrote:
Hey everyone, wanted to share a big update.Back in 2012 I made a thread here on Vital trying to uncover the history of a forgotten National...

Hey everyone, wanted to share a big update.

Back in 2012 I made a thread here on Vital trying to uncover the history of a forgotten National at my home track. It’s still up if you want to revisit it:
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Missing-history-of-a-long-lost-National,1248074

Fast-forward to today: the property is under new ownership, and I came on board in March 2024 to help rebuild and operate it. Last November, for the first time in 30+ years, we brought equipment in and restored the 1977 125cc Pro National track — the same one Bob Hannah called “America’s Toughest Motocross Track.”
After riding it again, I can confirm he wasn’t exaggerating.

This track will test your fitness, your technique, your focus, and occasionally your pride. The elevation, cambers, and natural rough force real throttle control and constant line choice. It trains your mind and body at the same time and makes you a better rider whether you meant to or not.

We’ve also added:

A corner track

Woods riding

A full campground for multi-day training blocks

Why I’m posting:
I’m seriously considering turning this into a full-time training facility and want honest input.

If you’re heading to Loretta’s, would you stop here to train?
Or make a trip just to let this place toughen you up the old-fashioned way?

Check out this side by side, before and after I made on YouTube: Click Here

If you want to follow along:
Facebook: Sandy Oaks Campground
Instagram: @SandyOaksRaceway
YouTube: Search “Sandy Oaks Raceway” or "Keithsburg"

Drop any feedback — hype, criticism, reality checks, or the classic Vital “you’re doing it wrong.” I can take it.

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I just watched a YouTube of a guy on a Triumph 250 there… wow. Looks like fun but my old butt would be dragging before I made 1 lap!!!

I may have to plan a trip up there sometime. About a 6 hr drive, though. 

On second thought, it would probably be quicker and less painful if I stopped in East St. Louis to pick a fight with some gang members. 

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Justthefacts 11/17/2025 9:00am
11/17/2025 9:00am Edited Date/Time 11/17/2025 9:01am

Remember riding that with Jr Jackson, I think Todd Walton and some others during winter to spring time.  If you wanted to practice sand whoops wide open, all track long, that was the place.  It definitely got you in shape. Memories...

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yak651 11/17/2025 9:24am
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sandman768 wrote:
I would love to ride this track! But Illinois? Only if Prof125 agrees to meet me there! 125”s only!

I would love to ride this track! But Illinois? Only if Prof125 agrees to meet me there! 125”s only! IMG 7804 1

profeshenal125 wrote:
If he has a big money race I,ll be there . If I can find it Lol I looked on the atlas I didn’t see the...

If he has a big money race I,ll be there . If I can find it Lol I looked on the atlas I didn’t see the town . 

An atlas, you so funny!!

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Barnett117 11/18/2025 6:47pm
11/18/2025 6:47pm
Tyler_Brown wrote:
I live about 2 hours south of Keithsburg, this place is awesome! Would the facility still have weekend openings to ride and train? have to work...

I live about 2 hours south of Keithsburg, this place is awesome! Would the facility still have weekend openings to ride and train? have to work and pay bills during the week haha

 

Barnett117 wrote:

Absolutely! We have a membership program so you could get a key to the place and ride whenever besides black out event dates.

Tyler_Brown wrote:

What's the details on the membership program? that sounds awesome!

 

Send the Facebook or Instagram page a message and we can chat about it. There are a few options!

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