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65th Anniversary of Macon Speedway
Wanted: All Past Drivers of Macon Speedway
MACON, IL (June 9) - Macon Speedway is hosting a Driver Reunion party at
Macon Speedway set for Saturday, June 26. We are looking for past drivers
of all ages to come and join us. This party will honor all our past
drivers of Macon Speedway. Help us spread the word and get as many
drivers as possible to help make this event a success. Please direct all
past drivers of Macon Speedway to contact us by phone at 217-764-3000, fax
217-764-3201 or by email at track1985@gmail.com for more information and to
sign up for the event. Forms are available online at maconracing.com to
RSVP for the event. We will have a pre race BBQ from 3-5 pm; racing begins
at 7. All past drivers will be honored at intermission of the night’s
events which include all 6 UMP divisions.
Macon Speedway is one of the Midwest’s premier dirt racing facilities and
is one of Illinois’ oldest racetracks which opened it’s doors on April 7th,
1946. Macon Speedway was built and originally operated by Wayne Webb.
Opening night featured midget racing through the mid 50's, then the track
went on to feature Super Modifieds which ran into the late 60's. Next, the
Super Stock division which later changed their name to Late Models joined
the line up along with Modified, Sportsman, and Street Stock divisions.
Macon Speedway is in it’s 65th year in operation in 2010, one of the oldest
businesses in Macon County.
Macon Speedway is a fan favorite race track with many fans coming to the
acclaimed track since early childhood. The current owners of Macon
Speedway; Tony Stewart, Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace and Bob Sargent are all
very excited about this event and hope to make this Driver Reunion a yearly
event where we can honor the drivers in the past who have made Macon
Speedway what it is today.
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