The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

Remember when racing bug bit? For me it was Meadowdale Raceway

Can you remember when you were first bitten by the racing bug? In my case there were several little nibbles. Like many kids, I can remember watching the Indianapolis 500 on TV with my dad. In high ...

How An Iconic Dirt Track From NASCAR's First Season Got A Second Life As A Walking Trail

What happens to a racetrack when racing is over? One North Carolina track is now a walking trail, and there are similar ...
Daily Herald

Skyview: Riding where they used to race

The Raceway Woods Forest Preserve in Carpentersville has a history like no other park in the suburbs. The 122 acres has all the expected amenities such as hiking, biking and picnic tables, but it’s ...
Chicago Tribune

Elgin News Digest: Pipe break ends Huffman Park’s splash pad season; Meadowdale car show returning to Raceway Woods; Simon & Garfunkel tribute act to open new ECC season

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