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
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
We are proud to announce that we have secured Bobby Unser, 3-time Indy 500 winner, 13-time Pikes Peak Winner and 9-time front row qualifier at Indy as our key-note speaker at this year’s winter banquet to be held on Saturday February 25th. The evenings events will include a private autograph signing event, silent auction, dinner, live auction and post-dinner autograph session.
YOU WILL WANT TO ATTEND AND/OR SPONSOR THIS EXCITING EVENT!!!!
Past winter banquet speakers have included Ronnie Kaplan, Tony DeLorenzo and Bobby Rahal (accompanied by his Father and mentor Mike Rahal). The last two years the event has been sold-out.
Would you have the opportunity to donate something of interest for the Live or Silent Auction? We also have an opportunity for sponsorships in the amount of $1,000, $750, $500 and $250 available. Additionally, should you desire, there is one spot for a primary event sponsor. Your sponsorship will be evident at all of our events for the next year. You will certainly not want to miss this opportunity to connect with so many motorsports enthusiasts.
So far we have Mecum Collector Auctions, Nickey Chicago, Vintage Motorsport, Vintage Race car, and Restorations Unlimited as underwriting sponsors of the event.
Please consider supporting this worthwhile cause to keep the legend of Meadowdale alive in the hearts of motorsports enthusiasts worldwide.
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.
Join us Saturday, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. – ?
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.
Check out this great 8mm color film of 1960′s racing at Meadowdale International Raceway. Anyone know what the exact date is of this race? Enjoy and thank you to Bill Massey of Hainesport New Jersey!
Join us Saturday – April 16 for an afternoon of racing history hosted by Bob McKee and MIRPA.
The first Coffee and Cars of 2011 will take place on Saturday, March 5 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at
Drivable Dreams
300 JANDUS #109
Cary, IL 60013
Come on by to meet good people, talk racing, eat donuts, drink coffee, or buy some swag. The F1 season starts just two weeks later so get in your arguing and predictions with other fans before it’s too late!
Come out to see 1986 Indy 500 Winner Bobby Rahal as our guest speaker on February 5th at Randall Oaks Golf Club. $50.00 per person members and their guest . $70.00 per person non-members. Menu includes Classic Grilled Filet Mignon (Please contact us if you require a special menu). $50.00 per person members and their guest . $70.00 per person non-members. Cash bar. Please download and mail in this form before January 28th:
Download the form here:
MIRPA announces Saturday, February 5, 2011 for Winter Banquet – to be held at Randall Oaks Golf Club – mark the date and stay tuned for details – including special guest speaker!
Fans of Meadowdale International Raceway Preservation Association can meet at Coffee and Cars this Saturday, December 4th at Driveable Dreams (300 Jandus #109, Cary, IL). Share a story or two with racing engineer Ronnie Kaplan (Nickey Chevrolet and AMC Javelin team just to name two) and also Corvette Racing Legend Tony DeLorenzo. Hope to see you there – 8 am until noon!
42 years later a Ghost Racer from the past sits at the gates of Meadowdale International Raceway in Carpentersville, Illinois.
This video was from 2009 Meadowdale Motorsports and Memories. Will you be there this year? We’re expecting 500 vintage cars! Come on out to the park in Carpentersville!
Video courtesy of Bill Boesen
We would be pleased to have you join us at 6 PM, Saturday, September 18th, 2010 at
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italliano
1524 S. Randall Road
Algonquin, IL
Guest Speakers include:
TONY DELORENZO
Winner of the last race at Meadowdale. Winningest race team in Corvette Continue Reading…
Download the latest August 2010 MIRPA newsletter here. Included inside is a look at Tony DeLorenzo and the last race at Meadowdale International Raceway! Check it out!
Check out the new photo gallery here!
2009 Meadowdale Motorsports and Memories
Special thanks to the team at Nickey Chicago for sponsoring the 2010 Meadowdale Motorsports & Memories Event.
2009 Event - Look at all those cars!
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).
Check out Jesse Laakso’s updated version of a lap at Meadowdale International Raceway. Jesse, when can gamers give this a try?
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
RAIN DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH 2010
SHOW CAR REGISTRATION 8:30 – 10 AM
($15 PER SHOW CAR REGISTRATION FEE)
($10.00 Pre-registration – earlier entrance – information available online)
CAR SHOW 10 AM – 3 PM
Display your car on the main straight of Meadowdale International Raceways. Stand at the start/finish line where racing greats such as Roger Penske, Mark Donohue, Peter Revson, Roger Ward, Carl Haas, Bobby and Al Unser, Harry Heuer and Augie Pabst crossed.
Meet former drivers, crew, and workers. Share the history, photos, stories, and memorabilia of Meadowdale Raceway!!!
NOTE IMPROVED TRACK ACCESS FOR BOTH SHOW CARS AND SPECTATORS!
Show Car Entrance: Rte. 31 Silo Entrance to Raceway Woods
(approx. 1.5 mile north of Rte. 72 and ½ mile north of Huntley Road)
Spectator Parking: Rte. 31 Original Entrance to the Raceway
(approx. ½ mile south of Silo Entrance- across from 140 N. Rte. 31, Carpentersville)
Contact us for more information on how to be a sponsor, vendor, volunteer or to showcase your car club
MEADOWDALE INTERNATIONAL RACEWAYS PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
847-421-2891
info@mirpa.org
Check out the Vintage Motorsports (starting page 78) article about Meadowdale International Raceway. MIRPA encourages fans, members and those curious about the history of the racetrack to participate in the discussion here on mirpa.org for the ongoing preservation of the raceway. Contact us to contribute now to the discussion and your racing memories.
First Annual Members Banquet – Saturday, January 30th, 2010 with a program on Meadowdale and Racing open to Members and Guests please contact us for more information. If you would like to attend, click here to download the banquet reservation form.
MIRPA memberships now available please contact us (Linda) for more information. 847-421-2891
Next years Meadowdale, Motorsports and Memories planned for Saturday, September 18th, 2010 (rain date 9/19/10)!
We are pleased to report that despite numerous roadblocks, the Meadowdale International Raceway Preservation Association (MIRPA) car show on Saturday, September 19, was a huge success. Thanks to the vision of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County over two hundred cars were on display and thousands of track fans crowded the main straight during the run of the show.
The theme for the event was the 50th Anniversary reunion celebration of the Meister Brauser Racing Team, the dominant competitor at the track during the 1950s and ’60s. Honored guests included Harry Heuer, leader of the team, Don Devine team driver, and many other members and fans of the historic team. On display was the Meister Brauser Chaparral built by Troutman & Barnes.
While the original Meister Brauser Scarabs were committed elsewhere the Scarab continuation car currently in production at Scarab Motorsports was on display. The Scarab was commissioned by Lance Reventlow and built by Troutman & Barnes in 1957. Lead wrench “back in the day” was Chuck Daigh. He and Reventlow easily vanquished the field at the very first Meadowdale race in 1958, with Daigh first and Reventlow second by large margins.
An original factory race team Cobra that actually raced at Meadowdale in 1963, was joined by other sports cars that had the thrill of thundering down the main straight back in the tracks heyday. Many of the other cars on display were racers, sports cars, hot rods, customs, motorcycles, and even a go kart from that era.
Very early version of Meadowdale International Raceway tested in rFactor. Will be released for Power & Glory (GTR2) and GTL too. Stay tuned for more details to come!
Raceway Woods – Rte. 31, Carpentersville, IL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH 2009
rain date Sunday, September 20th
Registration 8 – 10AM - Car Event 10AM – 4PM
The inaugural car event of MIRPA will showcase the Meister Brauser racing team, which will be celebrating their 50th anniversary reunion. Planning to attend from the Meister Brauser team are team owner and driver Harry Heuer, drivers Augie Pabst, Don Devine and Bill Wuesthoff and crew members.
Tom Stephani of the Nickey Chevrolet family plans to show the famous Dan Blocker’s Nickey Vinegaroon MK10 Genie USRRC / CanAm sportscar. Don Devine will be showing his continuation Scarab. There will be many other race and street cars of the day.
MIRPA will be pleased to accept memberships later this summer. For more information or to showcase your car, car club or to volunteer with the car event; Please contact MIRPA at 847-421-2891.
Announcing the formation of the Meadowdale International Raceways Preservation Association. Following on the tremendous success of last years Meadowdale International Raceways 50th Anniversary celebration a group of Meadowdale race enthusiasts have formed an Association to continue the celebration of Meadowdales rich history.
Meadowdale International Raceways Preservation Association (MIRPA) seeks to promote and preserve the history of the Meadowdale Raceway. MIRPA also plans to seek historic status for the track.
