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CJ Raceway has become CJ Speedway
Changes announced at Columbus Junction race track
COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA (Oct 24) - Changes are what race fans can expect for
the 2009 racing season in Columbus Junction, Iowa. Long time promoters Jeff
and Faith Story have handed over their promoters caps to Wapello residents
Don and Sharon Wood and Brian and Amanda Tipps. On Sept. 24, a three year
lease (with the option of three more years) has been signed between the
Louisa County Fair Board and the Wood and Tipps families.
The new promoters have already begun their changes with a change from the
name of CJ Raceway to ³CJ Speedway². Vast improvements are planned for the
fairgroundıs facility to both the grandstand and track area with clean up of
the facilities already underway.
Under the new promotion, the Wood/Tipps families hope to bring fans and cars
back to this southeast Iowa track. With the improvements and their
willingness to listen they hope the Columbus Junction race track will be the
place families will want to be on Friday nights. Already area racers have
committed to coming back to race at Louisa Countyıs only racing facility.
Plans for the 2009 season, which is tentatively scheduled to begin in late
April, will include five classes. 4 Cylinders, IMCA Stock Cars, Mod Lites,
Hobby Stocks, and the new class for 2009 will be modifieds. The rules
package will allow IMCA Mods and USRA Mods to compete against each other,
scales have been purchased. Hopes of bringing motorcycle races and sprint
car races are also being considered. Some four cylinder specials may also be
added later in the year along with some late model specials.
Races will continue to be held on Friday nights. Admission prices are
tentatively being set at $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, Students 11-16
$6.00 and new next season will be kids 10 and under admitted free with paid
adult. The popular Lilı Racers Car Club will also be coming to CJ for
2009.
Some of the previous track personnel will return but the new promoters are
looking for some new faces including a flagman and announcer. The Wood/Tipps
families hope that area businesses will join them in bringing a good quality
show to the 4/10 mile with sponsorships and employee nights. Other
possibilities to bring fans to the CJ Speedway will be ³community nights²
inviting area communities to enjoy the thrills of auto racing.
There is a lot of work ahead for the Wood and Tipps families before the
start of the 2009 racing season, but with the support of family, friends and
area communities they are looking forward to their first year as promoters.
Website
A new website has been started where you can check out upcoming information.
www.CJSpeedway.com will be
updated regularly with announcements, information, and photos. Watch for
more information to come.
Rules Meetings
Rules meeting has been set for November 1st at the new ambulance shed on
highway 61. We will start with 4 cylinders at noon hobby stocks at 1pm IMCA
stock cars at 2 pm Mod Lites at 3pm and Modifieds at 4 pm. The Columbus
Junction Volunteer Fire Department and the Columbus Junction Ambulance
Service will provide their services for the 2009 season.
If you would like more information, to offer sponsorships or offer your
support call Don 319-572-2206 or Brian 563-260-7234
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