Meadowdale Raceway, IL - Gone But Not Forgotten
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Meadowdale Raceway, IL - Gone But Not Forgotten
I had heard about this long unused track. Back on a winter day back in the 1980's a friend and I were both unemployed. We went out to walk this track that hadn't had a race in over 15 yrs. The Monza Wall is long gone. There is a deep trench across the start/finish straight. Water covers part of the track. It is surrounded by shopping centers and houses, but all most all the track is still there.
I just recieved this email message about the track.
Sunday, October 2, 2005
Meadowdale Raceway Re-Dedication
Features the Track's Racing History
A new park entrance, signage showing the racing heritage of the track, and a walking trail around the old race course will be dedicated Sunday, October 2 at 2 PM. Meadowdale International Raceway was a major 3.27 mile road racing course in Carpentersville, IL. It operated from 1958 until 1969.
The property has been purchased by local park and forest preserve districts as open space in the now bustling suburbia surrounding the track property. While we won't be hearing the thunder of Scarabs and the shriek of Ferraris again at Meadowdale, it is good to see attention paid to its racing history by the park guardians.
The dedication is expected to run from 2 to 4 PM. The new parking and entrance to Meadowdale is about 2 miles west of IL route 31 on Huntley Rd. Huntley Rd is at the stoplight just south of the track on Rte 31, about 4 miles north of the I-90 tollway, about 1.75 miles north of IL Hwy 72.
I'd hope to meet some other veterans who raced, worked or watched at Meadowdale Raceway on October 2. Of course, all those with an interest in Meadowdale are welcome.
Regards,
Ross Fosbender
www.meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com
I just recieved this email message about the track.
Sunday, October 2, 2005
Meadowdale Raceway Re-Dedication
Features the Track's Racing History
A new park entrance, signage showing the racing heritage of the track, and a walking trail around the old race course will be dedicated Sunday, October 2 at 2 PM. Meadowdale International Raceway was a major 3.27 mile road racing course in Carpentersville, IL. It operated from 1958 until 1969.
The property has been purchased by local park and forest preserve districts as open space in the now bustling suburbia surrounding the track property. While we won't be hearing the thunder of Scarabs and the shriek of Ferraris again at Meadowdale, it is good to see attention paid to its racing history by the park guardians.
The dedication is expected to run from 2 to 4 PM. The new parking and entrance to Meadowdale is about 2 miles west of IL route 31 on Huntley Rd. Huntley Rd is at the stoplight just south of the track on Rte 31, about 4 miles north of the I-90 tollway, about 1.75 miles north of IL Hwy 72.
I'd hope to meet some other veterans who raced, worked or watched at Meadowdale Raceway on October 2. Of course, all those with an interest in Meadowdale are welcome.
Regards,
Ross Fosbender
www.meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com
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Originally Posted by TiTaniumRX8
Interesting... so they are not tearing it down? could the track be fixed?
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