Fairgrounds Racing Association getting ready for another season of car racing

Fairgrounds Racing Association getting ready for another season of car racing

Mar. 6, 2001

Ready, set, go.

The Fairgrounds Speedway Racing Association will soon be getting under way for another big stock car racing season.

The group is trying to continue to rebuild the local stock car racing program in order to "continue to provide quality entertainment for the citizens of the area who enjoy the sport of stock car racing," Dennis Beaty, president of the Fairgrounds Speedway Racing Association said.

"We are planning on doing some special events during the races this year to increase the quality of entertainment that we can provide for the fans," he added.

The association will be running IMCA-sanctioned Modifieds and Stock Cars as well as Hobby Stock (cars and pickups), Mini Stock (cars and pickups) and Dwarfs.

"We would like to encourage all current and former drivers to return this season. With the help of everyone, we can continue to improve the sport of stock car racing in Montezuma County. We would also like to encourage anyone who is interested in building a car to join us. This is a good clean form of entertainment for all involved, and it gives young people a chance to become involved in an activity. The minimum age for drivers is 14," Beaty added.

Joining Beaty this year in track operations will be Duane Randol, vice president; Patti Randol, secretary-treasurer; and driver representatives Clyde Dadage (Mini Stock), Marvin Cramer (Hobby Stock), Ryan Nelly (IMCA Stocks), Vern Heisel (IMCA Modifieds), and Dan Neely (member at large).

It takes a lot of people to run the track. The Association puts on many races through the season, from end of April to early September at the track (the schedule will be announced soon), which is located at the Montezuma County Fairgrounds, about three miles east of Cortez off U.S. Highway 160. The group is looking for volunteers to help with judging, ticket selling, track maintenance, and other jobs. Anyone is welcomed to join the Fairgrounds Racing Association. Membership dues are $10 per year.