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8/18/19, 1:48 PM   #34
openwheelfan1
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Originally Posted by chathamracefan View Post
Not sure what the grandstand schedule was last night but often times the races have to be done by a certain time like 4 or so to allow the concert stage to be set up venue cleared out etc. I think the races are 2nd priority when it comes to those decisions.
Per the Illinois State Fair site, there was a concert scheduled on the main stage on the front stretch for 8 PM August 17. Gates for the concert were to open @ 6:30 I think. Seating on the track front stretch was an option. I don’t know how long it would take to set up seating on the front stretch, but it certainly time constrains when the race must be completed.
 
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