Category Archives: NASCAR

RAB Racing at Chicagoland Speedway

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

The RAB Racing team competed in last weekend’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol 225. The driver of the 09 Toyota Tundra was John Wes Townley, pictured on the right with team founder Brack Maggard (center) and Chris Rice … Continue reading →

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Winning the STP 300

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

It has been a great weekend of NASCAR action for Illinois corn growers at Chicagoland Speedway. Capping it off was today’s 2nd Annual Nationwide STP 300. Ethanol had another victory on the NASCAR track today when Elliott Sadler won the … Continue reading →

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Family Farmers in STP 300

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

This is the car we’d love to see win the NASCAR Nationwide Series STP 300. The race is on and I’ll post the result later today. We got a few raindrops right before the green flag and then that was … Continue reading →

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5th Generation of Corn Farmers Next Door to Chicagoland Speedway

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

Kenny Wallace calls Glenn Fritz “the ultimate farmer.” This morning the Illinois Corn Growers hosted an off the track pre-race meal that included an appearance by Kenny. We were located at Greenfields Campground owned by farmer Glenn Fritz. I kind … Continue reading →

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American Ethanol 225 Winner

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

The winner of the American Ethanol 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race is James Buescher. He’s pictured here in Victory Lane at Chicagoland Speedway. Presenting the trophy is Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board Bill Christ and Tricia … Continue reading →

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Green Flag For American Ethanol 225

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

Illinois corn farmer Donna Jeschke got to wave the green flag for the American Ethanol 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race tonight. Donna is ending her term on the board of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board. She found the … Continue reading →

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Kenny Wallace and Family Farmers

Posted on July 21, 2012 by

Illinois Corn Growers got to hang out with “The Agvocate” Kenny Wallace at Chicagoland Speedway today. It’s NASCAR racing weekend and Kenny will be driving in the Nationwide STP 300 race. Kenny attracted a big crowd to the exhibit area … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY FARM PHOTO: SEE YOU IN CHICAGO!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Join IL Corn, Kenny Wallace, and the Family Farmers team at the Chicagoland Speedway this weekend!  We look forward to seeing you at Champions Park!

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WALLACE POSTS 11TH PLACE FINISH AT KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Last weekend, more than 3,000 NASCAR fans received free American Ethanol flags to show their support for Family Farmers and corn ethanol, our nation’s only commercially viable alternative to petroleum-based fuels. Representatives of the Illinois Corn Growers Association and the … Continue reading →

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CALLING ALL NASCAR FANS …

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

If you are a NASCAR fan in the Chicago area … Or maybe you are just a mom or a wife or a sister that appreciates food … In any case, make plans right now to join the Illinois Corn … Continue reading →

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