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Macon Speedway: Chris Kearns Takes Over

DirtNovember 28, 2022December 1, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

With the purchase of Macon Speedway in Illinois, Chris Kearns finally realized a lifelong dream. The seasoned promoter now owns his own track. Now at

Christian Hanger: Riding the Wall to a Top Five

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsJuly 6, 2022July 6, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

Late model driver Christian Hanger hung it out on the edge and put on a fireworks show on the Friday before the Fourth of July.

Curt Rhodes: Graciously Helped Others Succeed

Dirt, Dirt ModifiedsFebruary 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

Curt Rhodes won three modified championships at Macon Speedway in Illinois. On Monday, at age 54, the Taylorville, Illinois, driver passed away after battling Covid-19.

Brayton Laster: His Wonderfully Whimsical World

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Dirt Sport Compacts/FWDs/Mini Stocks, Figure 8s, Pavement, Sport Compacts, Street StocksAugust 26, 2021August 26, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Brayton Laster, the “Master of Disaster,” steers the “Golddigger” dirt late model while wearing a helmet adorned with a pepperoni pizza motif. Don’t worry —