Illinois Midget Week
 

Never been to any of these tracks before so i have a few questions. Will we be able to spend the night at all the tracks? What's the carry in policy, where should we sit? Anything else i should be aware of?

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Good questions. Wondering the same things.

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i also will be attending these tracks for first time so any info would be great

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Not sure about Quincy since I haven't been there either. However, Lincoln, Macon and Belle Clair you will be able to camp in the parking lot at all three of these tracks. Carry in I believe is not a option at these three tracks. But plenty of area to tailgate and enjoy a liquid refreshment before and after the races. Also possibly during the running of the undercard as well. Enjoy the races. You won't be disappointed.:6:

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No carry in at quincy . Always some campers overnight when the Hell Tour comes through town .

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Not really abad seat at quincy . But closer to the middle the better for me at this track , seats have back rests. It's a nice racy track but I have never seen midgets there EVER. They tried years ago n got rained out . MOWA. And WAR non wing 2 weeks ago ,non wingers put on a better show than the lidded version . U set very close to the track ! I recommend a hat n glasses ! Popcorn is gd . No corn dogs ! (Girlfriend not happy about corn dog thing). This is my home track 20 mins from my house but I've driven to knoxville ia the last 3 weeks for my sprint car fix (6 hrs round trip). Anything else just ask. I'm headed to indiana for midget week n could use some information.

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Ask away.

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Best recommendation for staying in between putnamville -Bloomington , and Bloomington - lawrenceburg ? Tracks with corn dogs ? LOL

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:3:First off, I am NOT a corn dog person. With that being said, someone else MUCH more knowledgeable about corn dogs will need to answer that one.:3:

For the Putnamville-Bloomington question, I would probably look at Cloverdale IN for a hotel. A short distance from Lincoln Park and still on the way to Bloomington. I am aware of a Motel 6 and also a Days Inn. Both look decent from the outside even though I personally haven't stayed at either one.

The Bloomington-Lawrenceburg question, I would look at Columbus IN. A number of motel chains in the area and it gets you away from Bloomington. With IU in Bloomington, a lot of summer activities book rooms there and the price seems high whenever I have to stay there. A few choices include La Quinta, Super 8, Days Inn and Courtyard.

Also another option would be to book something on the South side of Indy and just commute back and forth each day. Just a thought. Enjoy the races.

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I'd be happy to answer any questions about Quincy and Lincoln. John and Bert from Australia are already camped at Quincy and joined us for our races tonight. Quincy doesn't have hookups, but a nice big parking lot. Next door is "Scotties Fun Spot" a skating/rink/go kart track/lazer tag place for the kids, but the Scott's built the track and ran it for years and are very supportive. Don't be shy about walking into Scotties on the other end of our parking lot to get a meal or a drink. They have everything from burgers to adult beverages.

If you roll into Quincy early, Dan our grounds keeper will be there off and on and will take care of anything you need. Don't be shy to ask. I think we were running power and water to John and Bert but can't do that for everyone. Dan can get the track toilets on for you etc if you ask. If you don't want to camp at the track, try Mark Twain Casino - one of our great sponsors in LaGrange, Mo just a bit down the road as they have a small RV park... as well as a full casino.

Let us know if you have any special requests. You can't carry anything into Quincy or Lincoln, but tailgaiting at both tracks is encouraged. We are here to help our visitors have a great time. Call me at 217-371-3653 if you need ANYTHING.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday and Friday.

Ken Dobson