Hey all I thought this was an interesting plea. Not beeing from Chicagoland,
but loving racing, and our racing heritage, I wanted to pass it on.
poor Dave Lieb.. I forwarded to you PLUS the wcmc group, spridgets, and
team thicko. thinking you may want to forward to Chicago Mg,, maybe its
already been there, since im no longer a member.
If anyone pokes around, you will find "other Ghost race tracks" as well.
I find it fascinating. Ted and I "may" be there..
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From MCinfo <MCinfo at madisonsportscarclub.com>
Date: Oct 17, 2005 3:02 PM
Subject: October 22 - "Make a Difference Day" at Meadowdale Raceway
To: Undisclosed-Recipient
*(Greetings - the following is a forwarded message from Ross Fossbender
regarding an event for this coming Saturday, October 22nd. If interested in
attending, be sure to RSVP to the email address towards the bottom of this
message.)*
Meadowdale Raceway in Carpentersville, IL was built in 1958 and closed in
1969. The full course was 3.27 miles with a 4,000 foot straight that you
entered at high speed from a steeply banked 180 degree turn called the Monza
Wall.
The property was purchased by local forest preserve and park districts as a
nature/recreation area. Most of the restoration effort on the property so
far has been by the naturalists.
*Will you help make the historic race course become the proper centerpiece
of Raceway Woods? Saturday, October 22, national "Make a Difference Day"*, a
bunch of us will be out there, pushing back the overgrowth that has been
covering the track, chipping hiking trails and doing other things to improve
the race track portion of this historic site.
If you've never been to Meadowdale, this will be your chance to both help
the cause and ride around portions of the famous track, with commentary by
drivers who raced here.
We'll meet at the Huntley Road parking area at 8AM. We'll work until noon.
All ages are welcome. There will be snacks, water and porta-potties.
Dress for outdoor activity. If you have rakes, lopping shears, shovels,
bring them along. Like our races, the work and fun will happen rain or
shine, unless there's lightning.
Please RSVP to Jack and Donna Redmer, the volunteer stewards of the track,
so they know what snacks and supplies to have. Phone (847) 428-2362 or
e-mail donnazip@comcast.net. If anyone has access to heavy equipment to move
wood chips, contact Jack or Donna.
Thanks,
Ross Fosbender
www.meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com<http://www.meadowdaleraceway.homestead.co
m/>
<http://www.meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/>
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