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Sign Up Here for the MIRPA Winter Banquet – Featuring Bobby Unser

Posted by MIRPA on January 18, 2012  |   No Comments »

Please join us at the third annual Meadowdale, Motorsports & Memories Winter Banquet

Honoring guest speaker: Bobby Unser -
Racing Legend & 3-time Indy 500 Winner

Saturday, February 25th 2012 – 5:30 in the evening

Bobby-Unser-Indianapolis-500-Winner

Bobby Unser Indianapolis 500 Winner

Embassy Suites Hotel
1939 North Meacham Road – Schaumburg, Illinois
847-397-1313

Mention “MIRPA” for special room rates

Complimentary cocktail hour & silent auction 5:30 PM
Dinner will be served at 7 pm – dressy casual attire

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2011 MEADOWDALE, MOTORSPORTS & MEMORIES

Posted by Chris on July 10, 2011  |   2 Comments »

presented by…Meadowdale International Raceways Preservation Association (MIRPA)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17th, 2011

10 AM — 3 PM

RAIN OR SHINE

$15.00 Per Car Pre-Registration Fee (8 am entrance)

$20.00 Per Car Day of Event

Meadowdale International Raceways is located at Raceway Woods, Route 31 just North of Huntley Rd.

Download the show registration form here : 2011 Registration Form

Download the show flyer here : 2011 Show Flyer

Download the banquet registration form here : 2011 Banquet Form

Not to miss this year, Driver Jim Jeffords and the winning team of the 1959 B Production National Championship Purple People Eater MkIII Corvette.

Team Manager Lindy Lindheimer, Crew Chief Ronnie Kaplan and Tom Stephani, son of Jack who owned Nickey Chevrolet and the Racing team along with Tom’s uncle Ed.  Come see these gentlemen at the show and at a panel discussion at our banquet following the event.

Vendors, Car Clubs, or Sponsors please contact us at MIRPA1958@gmail.com or (847-421-2891)

Thank you for your support for which without we could not put on this event.

The Milwaukee Mile at Coffee and Cars!

Posted by Chris on April 30, 2011  |   1 Comment »

Join us Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. – ?

Driveable Dreams

300 JANDUS #109

Cary, IL 600

The Milwaukee Mile promotional team will be at Coffee and Cars, Saturday May 7th to get the word out to local race fans about the Indy 225 on June 19th, 2011 at the Milwaukee Mile.

There will be ticket and prize raffles, an iRacing simulator, IndyCar show car, and a chance to buy your tickets in person.  Stop by to show your support and you could possibly win tickets or other great prizes.

Trans-American Series Shelby Mustang “Ghost Racer”

Posted by mike on September 23, 2010  |   1 Comment »

42 years later a Ghost Racer from the past sits at the gates of Meadowdale International Raceway in Carpentersville, Illinois.

Meadowdale Motorsports & Memories Car Show UPDATED

Posted by MIRPA on July 29, 2010  |   No Comments »

2009 Event - Look at all those cars!

2nd Annual 2010 Meadowdale Motorsports & Memories Car Show

Saturday, September 18th 10 AM — 3 PM (Rain Date 19th)

Show Car Registration 8:30-10 AM

Download the Registration Form Here!

$15.00 Per Car Registration Fee

$10.00 Pre-registration (8 am entrance)

Meet former drivers, crew, and workers.  Share the history, photos, stories, and memorabilia of Meadowdale International Raceways!!!

NOTE: IMPROVED TRACK ACCESS FOR BOTH SHOW CARS AND SPECTATORS!

Show Car Entrance: Just North of the Spring Hill Mall—Rte. 31 Silo Entrance to Raceway Woods (approx.1.5 mile north of Rte. 72 and ½ mile north of Huntley Rd).

NOTICE: trailer parking will be one tenth of a mile north of the silo in the Springhill Business Center Parking Lot – Please contact us if you are coming with a trailer – 847-421-2891

Spectator Parking: Rt.31 Original Entrance to the Raceway (approx. ½ mile south of Silo Entrance-across from 140 N. Rt.31 Carpentersville).