Fresh off the Press: 11/22/10

Tradition returns to Grundy County Speedway!

Short Track Auto Racing Series (STARS) is proud to welcome the Illini Racing Series (IRS) to the Saturday night racing program at Grundy County Speedway.
The IRS Midget autos will compete under the lights on selected Saturday nights with the STARS National Series Midget cars and the Dwarf “Classic Modified” cars.
“With the STARS group now leading the Grundy County Speedway Saturday night events, our organization sees an opportunity to again enjoy racing at this fun track” says LaVerne Spencer from the IRS. “I see great credibility in the group that is putting this together; they have many fresh ideas that can make this exciting and fun for everyone.”
“One of our first goals was to invite IRS to participate in our new Saturday night program” stated Joe Kirkeeng from STARS. “The IRS has done a great job with their series. They have established an economical and level playing field for their participants. They have also maintained a loyal fan base.”
Established in 2010 and headquartered out of the Grundy County Speedway in Morris, Illinois, the goal of STARS, LLC is to provide a safe and competitive format by which its participants can compete in the sport of auto racing while providing great entertainment for the fans. Auto Racing has a vast history here in the Chicagoland area, it is organization’s mission to preserve and spark those memories while starting new ones for the future racers and fans to enjoy.

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, competitor participation, or event tickets email STARS, LLC at shorttrackauto@aol.com, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shorttrackauto or contact Bernie Myers at (815) 931 4408.