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Post by super on Feb 9, 2023 15:25:40 GMT -6
Lived there from 67 to 79, it has changed quite a bit since I left.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2023 16:04:37 GMT -6
Lived there from 67 to 79, it has changed quite a bit since I left. The road north of the track is littered with grocery stores,shopping centers and restaurants now.Hell they sold Raceway Park years ago for a cub foods..These kids have 50 acres in the middle of it all I can only imagine what it is worth.. The only track I really miss is Santa Fe and I think it closed due to people building houses in the area and bitching about it…..
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Post by super on Feb 10, 2023 5:21:54 GMT -6
Back when I lived there in the 70s, I was building wing spar routing machines for the Boeing 737-757 and later models Also did some D9 Cat machines for our friends in Peoria Ford and Pontiac got some of my toys too
What I really miss is all the older gentleman who taught me how to be a master Millwright. Can only pay it forward at this point…have been running a tech school program for those who can’t find their way in life the past 6 years If you ever lacked entertainment in your life, you should audit one of my classes…you’ll never be the same lol
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Post by dog on Feb 10, 2023 8:03:52 GMT -6
I had heard that the new owner of Byron Dragway was hoping to expand the use of the facility in the future and a circle track was one of the uses. Maybe the Rockford area will have a new venue for 2024.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2023 8:11:59 GMT -6
I had heard that the new owner of Byron Dragway was hoping to expand the use of the facility in the future and a circle track was one of the uses. Maybe the Rockford area will have a new venue for 2024. That would be great.Whens the Drag Racing start this year at Byron?
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Post by OutlawwithaSnipeSniper on Feb 10, 2023 8:15:30 GMT -6
What I really miss is all the older gentleman who taught me how to be a master Millwright. Can only pay it forward at this point…have been running a tech school program for those who can’t find their way in life the past 6 years If you ever lacked entertainment in your life, you should audit one of my classes…you’ll never be the same lol Amazing isn't it? Just yesterday it seems we were the young pups......... I can't imagine trying to teach classes these days, I have a hard enough time trying to effectively communicate ideas to them today, much less help instill the lessons they need to survive a trade.
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Post by OutlawwithaSnipeSniper on Feb 10, 2023 8:17:50 GMT -6
I had heard that the new owner of Byron Dragway was hoping to expand the use of the facility in the future and a circle track was one of the uses. Maybe the Rockford area will have a new venue for 2024. You may want to plant the idea of a road type layout if at all possible. I still say you would do well........ Doesn't have to be huge or super fast, just challenging.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2023 13:07:11 GMT -6
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Post by dive61364 on Apr 11, 2023 13:54:19 GMT -6
that Bristol dirt track race was awesome this weekend jim.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2023 14:47:35 GMT -6
I had heard that the new owner of Byron Dragway was hoping to expand the use of the facility in the future and a circle track was one of the uses. Maybe the Rockford area will have a new venue for 2024. That would be great.Whens the Drag Racing start this year at Byron? Looks like May but we have inside information if he checks in
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2023 18:41:23 GMT -6
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Post by stiggy on Apr 13, 2023 8:56:59 GMT -6
Central Illinois Dragway near Havana is an 1/8th mile and it was once known as Mason County Raceway. I believe it was built back in 1970 and it's first year of operation was 1971. Nice little joint.
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Post by stiggy on Apr 13, 2023 9:03:22 GMT -6
Doesn't look good for La Salle Speedway. What a shame. I believe it's been for sale of quite some time now. With Fairbury so close it's hard to compete against that place. La Salle is a nice facility and a racy little joint!
I think Fairbury's first event it sometime in May! Should be another good season for that place.
Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois has a new owner and they've expanded their schedule to include USAC National Sprint cars in early July and USAC National Midgets in August. For those who have never been to Mighty Macon it's a hoot. The midgets put on a GREAT show there. If you want to see a great show on a dirt track go to Might Macon for the USAC National Midgets, you won't be disappointed!
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Post by jeffsauto on Apr 13, 2023 12:54:55 GMT -6
That would be great.Whens the Drag Racing start this year at Byron? Looks like May but we have inside information if he checks in Hoping to be open April 22 but more likely the 29th. Been up there all week getting the place ready. Track is scraped of all the old rubber, and improvements are ongoing. New scoreboards, front gate and souvenir building, along with beer being for sale this year. Still having events such as diesel drags, Glory Days, Power Wheelstanding Championship, plus the usual events. Also expanded hours for Friday night test and tune starting in mid- May. Also those who are familiar with drag and drive events, such as drag week, Sick Summer will be at Byron on Tuesday, June 6th. The weekend before Sick Summer, will be a new event, Nuclear No Prep.
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Post by super on Apr 14, 2023 6:25:15 GMT -6
I had heard that the new owner of Byron Dragway was hoping to expand the use of the facility in the future and a circle track was one of the uses. Maybe the Rockford area will have a new venue for 2024. That would be great.Whens the Drag Racing start this year at Byron? Spent some summers in my youth at Byron with my friends testing my Rustang, their Chevs, and one unbeatable 426 Hemi lol
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