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Rain Wipes Out Lake Geneva Raceway Finale, Will Try Next Saturday Night
By Dale R.Erdmann
Lake Geneva, WI. October 21st. With the weather forecast stating 90 % change
of rain, officials at Lake Geneva Raceway, Saturday night thought it’s a
sure thing, we’ll get the show in, as rain never fell all day. At 4:00 pm.
the radar showed an eight hour window. We got it made. Well at 5:35,with just
10 minutes before time trials, things changed and the rain came. At 6:15 pm.
the final race program was postponed until Saturday night October
28th. Originally Sunday was to be the raindate, but wet snow was in the
forecast, so next Saturday was the only choice.
The “run what ya brung” race show and the trailer races, will be the last
race show for the public. Time trials begin at 5:45pm. and racing starting at
7 sharp. ”That last Saturday in October usually is great”, stated Kevin
Dawson, the owner of the raceway.” We will get this show in”, when ever
the weather co-operates”, added Dawson.
The raceway website was remain open at least two years after this season. Faye
Hendricks column will continue and be part of the site, her column is also
available at racingwisconsin.com. The official raceway program book for the
final season is available at the raceway office during the week, at the track
next Saturday night and by mail.4 to 8 more pages will be available after the
awards banquet Feb.3rd.2007.By mail send, two 8 ˝ inch x 11 inch envelopes.
One stamped and both self addressed, plus $7,to Lake Geneva Raceway 1015
Bloomfield Road Lake Geneva,WI.53147.Only 200 books remain for sale as of
today. The book without cover is 52 pages. The largest for any short track,
according to Speedway Press, the folks who printed the
book.
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