Dusty roads take me home: Speedway season opens with earlier start time to combat low temps

By Steve Eighinger | April 24, 2023
Denny Woodworth and his crew celebrate winning the King of the Crates feature race Sunday at Adams County Speedway. | Photo courtesy Gregg Teel

QUINCY — The conditions were hardly ideal. Temperatures were in the 40s, coupled with what was often a brisk breeze. Hoods and gloves were mandatory gear for most in attendance. And the blowing dust was another problem for most of the program. But no one cared, and no one complained. Dirt-track racing returned late Sunday…

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Paloma’s Miles sweeps pair of titles during World Karting Association’s Daytona Kartweek

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | January 11, 2022
Christian Miles, of Paloma, Ill., celebrates winning one of his two championship races at Daytona International Speedway during the World Karting Association's Daytona Kartweek. Submitted photo

DAYTONA, Fla. — Christian Miles’ trip to Daytona International Speedway turned into quite a happy New Year’s celebration. The Paloma, Ill., karting phenom won all four of his races and swept a pair of championships during the World Karting Association’s Daytona Kartweek event. Driving in the KA100 Junior class, Miles won his initial 10-lap prefinal…

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