Category Archives: NASCAR

NASCAR GREEN INITIATIVE FEATURES ETHANOL FOR EARTH DAY

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

This Sunday, NASCAR, Kansas Speedway and several of NASCAR’s Official Partners will showcase the environmental sustainability programs that take place each week at racetracks across the country in celebration of Earth Day.  These efforts, taking place every day and at … Continue reading →

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NASCAR SPEEDS ETHANOL TO A RESPONSIVE FAN BASE

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

The question has been posed to the IL Corn office and farmer leaders on more than one occasion…”Why is it a good idea to get involved in a NASCAR sponsorship?” Fair question.  The answer may seem obvious if you’re one … Continue reading →

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WALLACE POSTS FIRST TOP 5 OF THE SEASON AT RIR

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

Are you a Kenny Wallace fan?  If you’re a member of the Illinois Corn Growers Association you can score a ticket to this weekend’s Chicagoland Speedway Saturday race, a meal, a t-shirt, and an appearance by Kenny Wallace for only … Continue reading →

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FARM PROGRESS SHOW 2011 A SUCCESS!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Did you “catch Kenny” at the IL Corn booth at Farm Progress Show in Decatur this week?  If not, plan to visit the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet on September 17 for another IL Corn Growers Association membership event.  Learn more … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE DATE! IL CORN IS AT NASCAR!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Meet Kenny Wallace at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet! Join the Family Farmers team as NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace supports agriculture in the No. 09 Family Farmers car! ~$40 Exclusive Family Farmers offer~ As a member benefit, Illinois Corn Growers Association … Continue reading →

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FARM PROGRESS SHOW PREVIEW

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

We’re a week away from the 2011 Farm Progress Show and the Illinois Corn office is hopping as we put all the final details in place! Be sure to visit us at Booth #250, directly across from the John Deere … Continue reading →

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Educating Consumers About America’s Farmers

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

The “Professor” for the America’s Farmers Mobile Experience is Allan Ciha, pictured here with some NASCAR race fans who came out for the inaugural Nationwide Series STP 300 race. The Monsanto traveling education center was on display in Champions Park … Continue reading →

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NASCAR Director Loves Ethanol

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

The director of the NASCAR Nationwide Series is Joe Balash, pictured here before the STP 300 race at Chicagoland Speedway. He’s proudly displaying the American Ethanol name around the gas coupler on this car. All the NASCAR cars display that … Continue reading →

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Promoting Ethanol With Good Research & Information

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

Dave Loos, Director of Research and Commercial Development for the Illinois Corn Growers was out on location during the NASCAR STP 300 race weekend.  Here he is doing some educating with race attendees. It was a little breezy when we … Continue reading →

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Ethanol Good For Lung Health

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

We can all breathe a little easier the more we use ethanol to replace petroleum gas. And to back that up I spoke with Angela Tin (pictured on left), American Lung Association, during the NASCAR STP 300 race weekend. Angela … Continue reading →

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