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5/2/22, 3:52 AM   #31
Re: Joliet Cancelled
jdull99
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It's just wiki, but this agrees Coyne was more behind the drag track (but that opened the door for the oval). This reads (also agreeing) more like Tony George, & Bill France Jr, were to thank for this track being built...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicagoland_Speedway

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_66_Raceway
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