Pics from Shepp's Speedway test and tune
 

Here are some shots from the new Alexander, IL track.

http://www.stlracingphotos.com/galle...11880810_sQJAG

Re: Pics from Shepp's Speedway test and tune
 

Thanks for the pictures. Since I live on the west side of Springfield, I am glad to have a track this close. How big is it?

Frank Daigh

Re: Pics from Shepp's Speedway test and tune
 

Originally Posted by dirtnonwingfan:
Thanks for the pictures. Since I live on the west side of Springfield, I am glad to have a track this close. How big is it?

Frank Daigh

I'd say it's roughly the size of Macon or Belle-Clair, but as you can probably tell from the pics, it's awfully narrow in turns 3 and 4. I would say that turns 1 and 2 are a good bit wider, and perhaps a bit higher banked.

He has had to shoehorn the whole place into a rather small strip of property between the railroad and old Highway 36, which likely led to the tight turns and small parking lot and pit area. The upside of this would be that the fans sit right on top of the action, again making one think of Macon or Belleville. Just make sure that you get to the track very early if you want to get a parking spot.