So far today it has not rained here in Canton, so it must not be a race night! At this rate, I am on track for my fewest races covered since a medical procedure and that doggone virus wiped out a fair portion of the 2020 season.
Scrolling through Facebook today it was interesting to see some folks bemoaning the fact that there were multiple races this evening in eastern Iowa as multiple county fairs are going on. I do applaud those who wish to attend as many races as possible rather than watching from the recliner, however in lieu of a workable solution, I hope everyone considers themselves lucky to be at the track. The particular bone of contention this week appears to be that Maquoketa and Dubuque are both racing tonight with Dubuque apparently having switched from a Thursday night event in the past. Given that promoters or race directors or whoever is likely at the mercy of their respective fairboard I would not expect much to change. Just a guess, but I am betting that both tracks will be well attended, and looking at My Race Pass, it would seem there were enough cars for solid programs at both venues. In addition, it would seem there are simply not enough nights to go around. Tuesday night found fair racing in West Union, with Dubuque and Maquoketa ( and Oskaloosa!) tonight, then just down the road in Columbus Junction tomorrow!
If only we were so fortunate here in the my area. Perhaps week night racing is the way to go. After rain again washed out racing last weekend in the Tri State area where Iowa, Missouri and Illinois converge a couple of promoters have made some notable decisions. Lee County Speedway promoter Neal Kohlmorgan will take advantage of a scheduled night off (ironically for the county fair) for Quincy Raceways and will present Sunday night racing in Donnellson this week, July 27. Hot laps for the regular six divisions will begin early at 4:00 to hopefully get drivers and fans headed home early. In fairness to his regular racers, this will not be a points paying event.
And speaking of Quincy Raceways, after a half dozen or so Sunday night rain outs, track owners/promoters Jeff and Renee Delonjay have already made the announcement that 2026 will see the switch to full time Friday night racing with Sunday as a rain date, a move that had been considered for this season. Meanwhile QR will be back in action Sunday August 3, and the MARS Late Model show that was rained out last Sunday has been rescheduled for Sunday, September14, although the Summit Modifieds will not be on the card.
Both of these tracks, as well as 34 Raceways just up the road in West Burlington have had more than their share of weather related cancellations in 2025, so let's fill up those stands here and everywhere as the season enters the "Dog Days" of August!
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