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Herman is coming home to Arnold for Easter weekend with his #36 modified in tow. He confirmed with Ray that he'll race this Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. TTG/MM

My condolences to the family. Here is a portion of the obit. TTG/MM Camille Francois Heimburger, 87, of Swansea, IL, born April 30, 1924, in Haguenau, France, died Monday, January 9, 2012, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. Mr. Heimburger retired after 23 years as an agent for...

Enjoy the holidays, be safe, and get ready for a great 2012 season!!!! Santa's bag is full of surprises for racers, racettes, and race fans old & new. To hear about what's new for 2012 you may want to check out the 2012 AARA and SLARFC banquets, January 14th and 21st, respectively...

We had rain all around us last night but we were able to get the Nickel Race in and it was huge. A big crowd showed up and hundreds of kids grabbed over $1,000 worth of nickels. Some of the real lucky kids took home bikes, scooters, TV's, and all kinds of other electronic goodies. Super job...

Matt's mother, Diane Meier, passed away over the weekend following a long illness. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Matt and his family. His mom was a great racefan and will be missed on the front straight where she sat with Matt's dad each time he raced the #80 Pure Stock. Visitation...

If you have the time, and since we're all rained out, please help the strom victims. We all should be grateful if our home, business, or community made it through the night undamaged. Many did not. Seeing your house on TV after a bad storm is not a good thing. Hope Kaiser made out OK. His...

Look out Schrader fans, Kenny is on a roll. 33rd at Fontana, 22nd at Martinsville. If he keeps this pace up ........and can finish on the lead lap.........he should win the Cup race at Texas or Talladega. Go Kenny!!!!!! TTG/MM;-)

Way to go Kenny, Bobby, & Brett for making the main event and on your finishes! A lot of hot shoes in the house. Check qualifying heats too. TTG/MM

Herzog, Weber, Harrison, and Shaw have all raced our local tracks weekly in 2010and even Schlenk showed up a time or two. If I'm not mistaken he won the first LM feature at Belle Clair. For people to complain about the level of racing we have in this area, to me, holds no merit whatsoever...

To all the racers, racettes, race fans, race promoters, racetrack workers, and racetrack officials.................... [B]MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! See you next year in victory lane. TTG/MM

Two guys are drinking in a bar. One says, "Did you know that elks have sex 10 to 15 times a night?" "Aw crap..," says his friend, "and I just joined the Moose!" TTG/MM........LOL........:-)

To the race fans, racers, and racettes, I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving holiday. TTG/MM P.S. - Please remember to support the St. Louis Auto Racing Fan Club Banquet of Champions. Tx.

Congratulations to Ray! As many of you know, he and Kenny have a sweet spot for sprint cars. And congratulations also to Sue, Kenny, their families, Allied officials, and everyone who works behind the scenes at I-55. They too played a role in this well deserved recognition. Here's part of...

From 5:30 - 6:30 PM tonight before the races at Bellevegas there will be an autograph session. The drivers at the session will include; Bud Kiefer Charlie Johnson Bob Minor Bill Pannier Paul Grimm There will also be a special autograph card. Tx. TTG/MM

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and hepled with the Nickel Race at I-55 Saturday night. We all know how things are right now and it worried Janet and Dorothy that they may not have enough prizes/gifts for the kids but the drivers, crews, owners, sponsors...

Congratulations to Rodney Standerfer on his 7th place finish last night!!!!!!!! "Super-size" those french fries this week. TTG/MM

It's official, I-55 will be open for the Summer Nationals tomorrow night! Please note, to give the track crew time to work with the outer pit areas, they are advising travelers, and anyone planning on arriving early, that the pit gates will not be open until around 3:00 PM. Hang out at...

We had two trophy girls last night at Belle Vegas and they were outstanding in some real windy conditions. They will be back next week. Photo Billy can you share your pics???????? TTG/MM

Saturday night Tina and I ventured out in search of the Fountain Bar located in the heart of Fountain, IL. After getting lost several times, going 40 miles out of our way, we met some very nice people in Valmeyer, IL who directed us back to the pumkin farm, make a left and bingo, "The...

Just talked to Ray, if the weather does not cooperate Thursday, they are considering using Sunday as a rain date for the Round Up. Kenny's mod show on Saturday, Oct. 24th will definitely use Sunday, October 25th as a rain date. Again, if needed. The Wall of Doors will be a featured...