Wednesday, February 1, 2017

A Racing Family

My love for racing began when my dad started taking us to Hales Corners Speedway to watch my uncle race:


My dad used to race when he was younger at Hales Corners Speedway as well:
The day I met my wife, we went out with some friends to the Hales Corners Speedway as well. It was only fitting that seven years later, we get a picture there:

Sadly, the Speedway closed in 2003. Then, another uncle bought this:
This is where my love for the old ones began. In my next blog, I will talk about where we are now and begin to talk how we got here. Thanks for reading!

Darrin

4 comments:

  1. How is it that I never knew your uncle was racing there? Goodness the memories...flying chunks of dirt, the noise, the atmosphere. From one student to another, good luck w/ this assignment. Can't wait to see other's memories

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    1. Another speedway love story. Can't wait to read the rest.

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    2. The wonderful track in Escanaba will be included Kathy. Stay tuned.

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