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New in 2011; Jeff Hammer and Kyle Logue Take on Farmer City Raceway

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Farmer City RacewayBy Torri

When you think about racing in Illinois, there are two tracks that are always mentioned towards the top of the list, Farmer City Raceway and Fairbury American Legion Speedway. In recent years both tracks have been on the brink of closing. Luckily they have new life and both will have full racing schedules in 2011, when it stops raining every weekend. Farmer City Raceway has been given new existence thanks to Jeff Hammer and Kyle Logue. The partnership will hopefully lead to much success for the Raceway and for the town of Farmer City.

Jeff Hammer a Clinton, Illinois native has been race fan his entire life. When his cousin Donnie ended his racing career and took over promoting Farmer City, Jeff often helped. Today Jeff runs a contracting company. He was looking for a challenge when his good friend Kyle Logue suggested the Farmer City promoting idea. The men together decided with an improving economy and families looking for fun events to take on the promotion of Farmer City Raceway.

Kyle Logue has been a name heard in racing for over a decade around Central Illinois. A fixture at Macon, the Decatur area local has won track championships at Danville in a modified as well as three at Mighty Macon Speedway. He has finished Top 50 in UMP points in 2001, 2002 where he finished 9th with 17 wins, and 2003. In 2004 Logue moved into the Late Model class. He has finished Top 50 UMP points in that class in 2004, 2008, and 2009. He won his most current championship at Macon in the year 2009.

Some people may wonder how a racer and a race fan can promote one of the most loved and best tracks in the Midwest. Simple answer, they listen to others. The twosome has asked other promoters for advice. Fans of course have given them excellent suggestions and the two men are listening. Everyone wants to see the track returned to the ‘glory days’ and then continue to succeed into the future.

With the new promoters some improvements have been made. One important upgrade, especially to us women, clean bathrooms. The track itself has been restored to original condition. Money has been spent on a much-needed new sound system, more lighting, fixed bleachers, and FM radio. With the radio, you can sit in your car and listen to the racing action. Still at Farmer City, great food and a jammed packed night of racing.

The challenge of all promoters; getting fans in the stands, is already being addressed by Logue and Hammer. They are giving away tickets to the local schools for students doing well. Also, you can win tickets from local radio stations during some of their contests. The track will be having special events for Veterans and Union Members throughout the season. Their website, www.farmercityracing.com will be up to date, as will their facebook page, check back often for event information.

Each night of racing either Friday or Sunday (rain date) will be action packed. A regular show will consist of late models, modifieds, sportsmen, street stocks, and hornets. There will be give-a-ways many nights. Prizes could be t-shirts, gift cards, free food, gas cards, and even a few surprises later this season. Special events for fans will be meet and greets with drivers, face painting, and sometimes a bounce house. Mountain Dew night will have free shirts and much more. The entry fee to most regular nights of racing will only be $10 for stands with 12 and under free and $25 for pit passes. Gates will open at 3pm with hot laps at 6:30pm.

The improvements are not just for the fans but also for the racers. The track conditions will be faster and smoother then it has been in the past. If it rains on Friday night, many rain dates will be that Sunday. The payouts for each class have been increased thanks to some great sponsors. Check back each week to see what your class will be paying.

Track promoters can only do so much to make a track succeed. It falls in to the hands of dirt track fans like you to make it work. It is so easy now to sit at home and save your money by getting updates via sites like Facebook or the DRC. Unless you take your butt to the track, there may not be a race to get updates from in the future. Show your appreciation and support for your local tracks, get out there, and cheer on your drivers! Farmer City Raceway, Jeff Hammer, and Kyle Logue want to see you in 2011!! Check back to their website and facebook page often for updates and race day weather conditions.

Track Sponsors Thanks to:
Baum Chevrolet, Douglas Oldsmobile, Longhorn Smokehouse, Sav-Mor Pharmacy, S & S Racing Parts, Sorrento’s Pizza, and Dovel Excavating.

Jeff & Kyle Thanks to:
Mitchell & Joni, Family and Friends.

Next Event:
Friday April 29, 2011
Late Models-NALMS $2000 to win!
Modifieds
Sportsman
Street Stocks $600 to win
Hornets $300 to win
Mini Sprints will also be in action
$15 for stands entry and $30 for Pit passes

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