When Clowns Run Racetracks

by | May 17, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

Unfortunately, in Kansas City area racing we have seen what happens when clowns run racetracks. Where am I going with this statement, well a pattern has been established and the next thing you know the track you called home is no longer open. We have seen some great...

I-35 Speedway Race Recap Week 5

by | May 9, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

Racing, close racing, exciting racing, photo finish racing, heat races, feature races, it did not matter, the super exciting racing was all everyone was talking about after the completion of the fifth week of racing at I-35 Speedway. The track was in excellent racing...

Throw Away Society Racing

by | Apr 26, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

Racing today has followed what has become the American Throwaway Society. A throw-away society is a human society strongly influenced by consumerism. The term describes a critical view of over consumption and excessive productions of disposable items. Part of it is...

I-35 Speedway Race Recap Week 3

by | Apr 18, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

Another superb night of racing at I-35 Speedway! A grandstand full of racefans, a pit area with 87 racecars, a super smooth and fast racetrack, close fast racing with lots of action, this all led to another fun exciting night. If you are fan of a certain brand of race...

Mother’s Keepsakes

by | Apr 15, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

The items mother’s keep and share many years later with their children can be priceless. Who dreamed in 1976 when now Doctor Mike Munger and myself wrote this article for the Kansas City Star/Times it would lead to a life of writing about various things in life,...

Competition Director Support

by | Apr 11, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

Having been a Competition Director for over 20 years thought I would give a little advise about the position and what is should require. I say what is should require because it depends on how selfish or how much love one has for racing. Ultimately, this position is...

I-35 Speedway Week 2 Recap

by | Apr 11, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

To you the I-35 Speedway race fan a tip of the hat! We thank you for your business and your support. We thank you for supporting the track when the weather is not ideal! Race night 2 the weather was not ideal. During the race season there are not many people who watch...

A First of Many Firsts

by | Apr 4, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

Wow! One hundred and fifteen racecars were in attendance for opening night at I-35 Speedway. Opening night was full of excitement, the grandstands were full of race fans, some from other states, the suites were full of race fans, the pits were full of racecars, and it...

Busy March – Snake Saturday to Racing

by | Mar 19, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

March is one busy month. Since we returned from Daytona it has been nonstop for Diana and I. Snake Saturday is quite time consuming the last two weeks leading up to the parade, but it is not just a parade. There are four events which make up Snake Saturday, the Grand...

Daytona 500 Thoughts

by | Feb 22, 2016 | J.D.'s Take

Exciting to a degree, let down in one respect! The consensus of those here at the racetrack is one of conspiracy theory, Toyota paid to win this race. Heard it at the track in the grandstands, heard it walking out of the stadium, heard it crossing the street, heard it...