Category Archives: NASCAR

Supporting Illinois Corn Growers

Sitting next to the Illinois Family Farmers exhibit outside of Chicagoland Speedway this past weekend was some big iron. As in a New Holland combine and other equipment like tractors and utility vehicles. New Holland is the official ag equipment … Continue reading

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Promoting Ethanol with NASCAR Important to Illinois Corn Growers

The Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board is Kent Kleinschmidt, pictured here with his wife Sara and NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace. They were attending the Saturday Illinois Corn Growers get together before the race at Chicagoland Speedway. It’s the … Continue reading

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Chicagoland Speedway President Scott Paddock

What does the President of the Chicagoland Speedway think of Illinois Family Farmers and ethanol? Let’s find out. I spoke with him prior to last Saturday’s Dollar General 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Scott says Illinois Family Farmers have been … Continue reading

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American Ethanol Car Driver Austin Dillon

On Saturday race morning at Chicagoland Speedway the driver of the American Ethanol car, Austin Dillon, paid a visit to the Family Farmers exhibit in Champions Park outside the track. He made some remarks to the people who had gathered … Continue reading

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Illinois Family Farmers Educating Race Fans

Illinois Family Farmers entertained and educated NASCAR race fans again this past weekend. The exhibit featured everything from a large New Holland combine to games like this one and many Illinois family farmers took part in helping talk with the … Continue reading

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KENNY WALLACE TALKS TO FAMILY FARMERS

It was NASCAR race weekend once again for the Illinois Corn Growers and Illinois Family Farmers. Our favorite driver and just a stand out agvocate, Kenny Wallace, stopped by to visit with farmers before Saturday’s Dollar General 300 Nationwide Series … Continue reading

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LUKE BRYAN FREE CONCERT

Luke Bryan, a friend of American Farmers, will be performing the pre-race concert at Chicagoland Speedway to kick-off NASCAR’s playoffs this Sunday, September 16th.  He is known for his hit song, “Rain is a Good Thing” This concert is FREE with … Continue reading

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JOIN THE FAMILY FARMERS TEAM NEXT WEEKEND!

September brings harvest to many people, but it always brings another opportunity… you can meet Kenny Wallace at the Chicagoland Speedway!  With an ICGA membership, you can meet Kenny and join the Family Farmers team as he advocates for YOU and … Continue reading

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ILLINIOS LEGISLATORS MEET KENNY WALLACE

This week, Illinois Corn and Illinois Renewable Fuels Association gave Illinois legislators an opportunity to take a ride in a NASCAR pacecar while learning about ethanol and ethanol blends.  What a fun break from the norm! Pictured are Kenny Wallace, … Continue reading

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Educating at Chicagoland Speedway

During NASCAR race weekend at Chicagoland Speedway the Illinois Corn Growers put a lot of effort into communicating with the general public attending. Here’s a picture of David Loos with the t-shirt gun in action. He had a crowd hoping … Continue reading

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