With the mid west dirt track season coming to a close, it is time for a review of another exciting season for Racin' Down the Road. Family activities and some contrary spring weather led to a bit fewer shows than normal, while a poorly timed "bug" wiped out my best chance at adding a "new" track to my list for 2025, leaving me stuck temporarily at 76 venues in thirteen states.
Still a look at the book shows 49 race nights over ten months beginning February 28 in Springfield, Missouri, and ending November 15 at that same facility.
Rechristened Quincy Raceways led the way with eleven nights of action, followed by Lee County Speedway in Donnellson at ten. 34 Raceway in West Burlington was a destination for eight events while the two and a half hour trip to Davenport Speedway took place on five occasions. Two trips south resulted in three race nights at previously mentioned Springfield Raceway, and Scotland County Speedway in Memphis, Mo. was visited twice.
Single race nights came at ten different facilities, I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo., Tri City Speedway in Granite City, Spoon River Speedway near Banner, and Lincoln Speedway, all in Illinois.
As usual, Iowa tracks led the way, with one event each at CJ Speedway in Columbus Junction, West Liberty Raceway, Cedar County Raceway in Tipton, 300 Raceway in Farley, Boone Speedway, and "Dirt at the Downs," in Cedar Rapids for again a bit lower total of sixteen tracks.
Although all were familiar tracks, it had been more than a couple years since I had visited several, especially Boone and Hawkeye Downs, and I owe a special thanks to Jeff for handling a lot of the driving chores.
There are significant changes coming at a couple of tracks closest to home, and we will take a look at those as the off season unfolds. A couple that we will mention is the new promotion team at Lee County, the Weisinger family, specifically Darin, Debbie, and daughter Lee Ann Lambert. I have counted this well known racing family as friends for many years, and wish them the best. Also the track will be switching back to Friday night racing and IMCA sanctioning, which should be a positive development for the Tri State area. And upon further consideration, Quincy Raceways will stay with a weekly Sunday night program, sprinkled with a couple of Late Model specials on Friday nights. At this time they are still awaiting sanctioning approval for their weekly Late Model division, so stay tuned!
It may only be December, but I am already building my 2026 calendar, but more importantly, keep checking the Positively Racing calendars for another exciting racing season!
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and we will see you all soon!
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