The Xtream Rock Island Grand Prix ranks as the ultimate experience in kart racing. There is no greater thrill than racing through city streets at speeds approaching 100MPH one inch off the ground as thousands of spectators cheer you on. Since 1994, Rock Island has been providing that experience for thousands of racers each labor day weekend, helping to build the careers of drivers like Graham Rahal, Nelson Philippe, Joey Hand, Scott Speed, Conor Daly, Philip Geibler, Michelle Bumgarner. Drivers from coast to coast and 8 foreign countries have competed at "The Rock."
Pits will be open from 6-11 p.m. Friday night. Drivers arriving before 6 p.m. Friday should report to the Bally's Quad City Casino & Hotel parking lot (777 Bally Blvd, Rock Island, IL 61201) and await pitting instructions (For GPS purposes, use 1724 Fourth Ave.,Rock Island, IL as location of the track.). Registration will be open for check-in from 2-9 p.m. Friday at the Rock Island Holiday Inn one block from the track. Saturday check-in is from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, Rock Island. All racers should check-in prior to entering the pit/paddock area.