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Green Flag Finally Drops at Tri-City
Apr 21, 2007 | 12:22 PM
Category: Sports
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It's offical. Tri-City Speedway has ushered in a new era of racing in the St. Louis area.
After several weather delays, the gates opened on the 2007 racing season at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach and it looked as if every driver and fan in the area turned out to see what all the fuss was about.

With the pits filled to capacity, a tightly packed parking lot, and grand stands bursting with people, it was clear that all of the hard work the Gundakers have put into this facility was well worth it. The new 3/8 mile, high banked track has everyone standing up and taking notice. The show moved along very well, and the action was lightning-fast.

My Dad and I made the trip over by ourselves, and had a really good time. We got there about a half an hour after the gates opened, and haulers were backed up all the way to the road. It was clear that parking would be at a premium, but they managed to squeeze everyone in. The new pit area outside of turns three and four helped a lot.

I walked around and took quite a few shots of various things, which you can see on our web site. I'll post a few here on Fox2 as well. One of the more interesting vantage points was from inside the flagstand. I've been to most areas of the track before, but this was my first time to take in the best view in the house! It was fun being up there for the opening festivites, which included a parade of beautiful classic race cars.

There was a lot of excitement in the air, and I know folks will be talking about opening night for weeks to come. After watching Late Models boogie around that track, I can't wait to see how the Sprint Cars do on it. We'll find out on May 4th when the World of Outlaws come to town.

The track, the lights, all of the other changes that have gone into this track have really made it a premier facility.  It's too bad local media doesn't cover big events like this, but I'm glad we have this blog to help get the word out. www.girlsgoneracin.com
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tsmommy read my blog
Apr 24, 2007 | 1:40 AM

i am pretty new to this blogging stuff , but i was a bit relieved when i saw your site, it's nice to know that i am not the only wife that enjoys dirt track racing. We always know what we are pretty much doing on saturday night and as i said my little boy loves it too!!
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STLRaceChicks are the girls behind TwoGirlsGoneRacin.com. We use images and words as a means of capturing the things we love most about racing: From the speed, grace and beauty of the cars, to the ability, determination and dedication of the drivers themselves. Our web site exists to edify the people who give their all to the sport we love so much and to show our appreciation for what they do. We strive to do this by sharing our own passion for racing, and by encouraging others to tell us what drives them. Get the picture. Tell the story. Live the passion.

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