Save the Date: National Equipment League Heads to Lincoln Park Speedway for Two Events on June 20
Mark your calendar for June 20, 2025, as the National Equipment League‘s “Clash of Champions” and its first-ever regional qualifying event take place at Lincoln Park Speedway. According to the press release, the “Clash of Champions” heat will run concurrently to the POWRi 410 Outlaw Wing sprint car race at night. The heat will feature 2024 National Equipment League Champion Bryan Furnace and 2025 National Equipment League Champion Mike “Dirt Perfect” Simon facing off in a non-title match.
Earlier in the day on June 20, local construction equipment operators will compete for a chance to participate in the next full season of National Equipment League events — which will take place at the Hyundai Product Center in Carnesville, Georgia, in July 2025. Interested in qualifying? Local operators can enter for consideration by submitting their info via a contact form at EquipmentLeague.com or emailing Commish@EquipmentLeague.com.
“There are exciting parallels between dirt track racing and construction equipment operation — and now that we’re testing operator’s skills in head-to-head competition, bringing these events together makes for the best Friday night of the whole summer,” says Bill Elverman, commissioner, National Equipment League. “Dirt, fuel, iron and speed in search of pride and bragging rights — plus a chance for local operators to come and compete in our next big tournament in Georgia. It will be a great day.”
From the press release:
For Diamond Equipment Chief Operating Officer Bob Brucken, it drives much deeper than entertainment. The local Hyundai representative has long partnered with Geoff Dodge and Dirt Perfect to encourage kids of the next generation to pursue careers in the skilled trades, from heavy equipment operation to diesel engine repair. He sees this expansion of The National Equipment League to live events and bigger audiences as the perfect way to educate and entertain the masses.
“Everyone loves good competition, and when people see how the character, skill and passion of the construction industry comes together to test the best of the best, that’s something people want to be a part of,” says Brucken. “We’re proud of the construction industry, we’re committed to attracting the next generation of talent, and we believe events like this inspire our future leaders and innovators.”
Want to see the action in person? Tickets are available at the venue. Can’t make it? No worries. The race will be streamed live online at S2FTV.com.
A special shout out to Lincoln Park Speedway, Diamond Equipment, Hyundai Construction Equipment North America and Geoff Dodge Racing for making the event possible.
Pam Kleineke is managing editor of Compact Equipment.
