[nathans1012]

Chicagolands LaSalle Speedway is BACK!


Saturday, November 2nd, 2024

For Immediate Release

The all-new LaSalle Speedway and Entertainment Center is excited to announce that they have reached a partnership with local businessman, Justin McCoy and his wife Jenna (owners of G&M Recycling and Disposal in Streator, Illinois). This is a multi-year partnership that will see long time Promoter Tony Izzo Jr. oversee the day-to-day operations. There will be a collaborative effort to bring great racing and entertainment back to the Illinois Valley. Justin says, "I just love this place. I always have said this place is like home to me since I came here as a little kid and sat in these very grandstands and watched some of the best racing I've ever seen. The Izzos' brought premier events year after year, and we plan to do the same." Tony Izzo said he is very excited to work with someone who has such a passion for racing and such a passion for the LaSalle Speedway Entertainment Center. Izzo said, "He (Justin) is the spark and driving force to getting this project going and to bringing great entertainment back to LaSalle." Izzo also mentioned that he has been in contact with almost every sanctioning body and they are all very excited and interested in coming back to the high banks of LaSalle. Some of the other things the group plans to have are monster truck events, demolition derbies, movies in the field, concerts, and flea markets just to mention a few. There will be a limited number of races in 2025 as we are looking to put on 1 to 2 races a month beginning in May to October. The crews have been hard at work replacing grandstand boards, demolishing the old concession stand, installing and all new victory lane, updating fencing, electricity, prepping for an all-new party deck in turn 4, and much more. We cannot wait to announce more plans and a schedule to you all in the near future.

[kendirt]

I raced there once, thought the place was epic.

[jason88cubs]

Not being a jerk but this track is a hour and a half from Chicago, not sure why this is titled Chicagoland?

[nathans1012]

Originally Posted by jason88cubs Not being a jerk but this track is a hour and a half from Chicago, not sure why this is titled Chicagoland?

1. Because it's always been considered that and the folks that own it are from the Chicago area.
2. It's an hour from the southwest side at best. I can make it from Northwest Indiana in an 1:45.

[jason88cubs]

oh I'm from central Illinois so we just always called it La Salle and considered it more Peoria region

[Vookie]

Originally Posted by nathans1012 1. Because it's always been considered that and the folks that own it are from the Chicago area. 2. It's an hour from the southwest side at best. I can make it from Northwest Indiana in an 1:45.

I guess Milwaukee is part of Chicagoland.

[jdull99]

Joliet isn't in Chicago either. I really don't care, all that matters is that a couple (dirt) short tracks in the region are open. I'm sure one answer is money though...could maybe be easier to attract big sponsors..."our" Airport (in Rockford, IL - 90 miles West of Chicago) is referred to as the "Chicago Rockford International Airport". Not sponsor related, but I imagine there is money trail of some sort...

[jdull99]

(double post. Sorry)

[Stevensville Mike]

Originally Posted by Vookie I guess Milwaukee is part of Chicagoland.

[oppweld]

I don't care what you call it, I just want to see some non wing action back on the high banks!