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12/22/14, 10:38 PM   #1
Clay County speedway (IL): Has new promoter BJ McCammon
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Clay County Speedway in Flora, Illinois has a new promoter in BJ McCammon. BJ is the son of former late model standout Doug McCammon.
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Route 45 Raceway management is proud to announce your new promoter has been hired for the 2015 race season and beyond! BJ McCammon of Palestine, IL has been chosen to fill the position as promoter. Many candidates were reviewed, however, we at Route 45 Raceway believe that with his past credentials, BJ was the most qualified for this position.

Along with being the race director for the past 2 years at Clay County Speedway. behind the wheel for 14 years, and promoting other successful racing events, BJ has been in all fields of the racing industry. BJ grew up in the middle of some of the greatest racing this area has seen. The son of former Super Late Model Champion Doug McCammon; who throughout the years has been a huge influence to BJ's racing career on and off the track. Along with BJ, his wife Sammi will also be a huge asset to the facility being hired as the Business Manager. Doug McCammon will also join the team as Assistant Race Director.

Improvements in store for the Raceway include: a facelift to the racing surface, which includes new clay and re-banking of the track, new fencing and repairs to walls, winners circle in infield, new advertising billboards along the back stretch wall, general parking area improvements, improved tech inspection area, infield drainage improvements, concession upgrades, race receivers will also be introduced to the drivers for the 2015 race season and much more.

At this time a complete schedule is not available but some dates have been confirmed. Opening night will be
April 11th, Big Tim Lewis Memorial September 25th with $3,021 to win! MOWA, MSCS, WAR East, and Super Late Models all look to make appearances at the raceway in 2015! A full schedule will be available soon!

For more information contact
BJ McCammon
(618)-553-1074
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12/23/14, 12:26 AM   #2
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Awesome, will definitely support BJ and his endeavors, great guy
 
12/23/14, 2:03 PM   #3
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A Saturday night 305 class would be a great addition to Bloomington Friday night schedule.
 
12/23/14, 3:59 PM   #4
Re: Clay County speedway (IL): Has new promoter BJ McCammon
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305's are fine if they don't start to dilute the 410 class.
 
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12/23/14, 5:07 PM   #5
Re: Clay County speedway (IL): Has new promoter BJ McCammon
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Website coming?
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12/24/14, 5:06 PM   #6
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Thank you all! We are very excited for 2015 and have hit the ground running with improvents already started! Website is being built and will be found at www.route45raceway.com....many more announcements on the way!

BJ McCammon
 
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12/24/14, 11:03 PM   #7
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We have been discussing a lot of options and possible events. I'm curious to know how many 305 cars are out there and who would be interested in running some shows at Route 45 Raceway? Let's hear your thoughts!

BJ McCammon
 
12/25/14, 5:25 PM   #8
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When was the last time the restrooms were remodeled?


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12/25/14, 6:24 PM   #9
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The last race of the year looked liked a 410 non wing class would have been the way to go.
 
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12/25/14, 9:26 PM   #10
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Avg nonwing car count for 2014 was 6.1 per night. It is financially impossible to justify the class with those numbers. The final race was a bigger pursed show which we plan on having approx 6-8 of in 2015. Having a "weekly" class cannot be based on car counts of bigger shows.
 
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