Street Races in Illinois

Just recieved an e-mail update on this event. Thought I'd pass it along:

To all of you who are interested in the Motion Raceway re-opening:

I would like to take this opportunity to update you on the re-opening. We are in a holding pattern right now.

The Jones have been dealing with drunken fools who feel they have the right to trespass on private property and race their cars on the stip in the early morning hours. They are also being disturbed by people knocking on their doors wanting to discuss racing. They are very private people, and do not appreciate this. They are seriously considering putting a halt to everything. They are looking over the new insurance policy now, and will make a final decision soon. We did have a previous policy that raised some concerns, but were able to get another agency to send us a sample.

I am very upset that a handful of very inconsiderate people may have ruined this opportunity for all of you. We have been working very hard on this project for a number of months now, and have invested alot of money and time in it. We may now lose it all.

I felt it necessary to update all of you on where we are standing at this point. Please remember that the May 3rd event has been cancelled. I am asking that you tell everyone you know that this date is cancelled.

Please do not contact the Jones directly, but if you have anything you would like relayed to them, send us an email, and we will see that they get it.

I will be sending a follow up email to all sponsors with additional information.

Again, we appreciate your patience while we try to get this all sorted out. Feel free to contact me by email or phone if you have any questions.

Thank, and please keep the Motion Raceway re-opening project in your prayers.


God Bless,

The Claytons