Meadowdale International Raceway roared to life Saturday, as classic Corvettes, muscle cars and vintage cars lined up on what remains of the original track. The showing helped draw area residents to ...

Race car fans, historians, and just about everyone -- get ready for an exciting trip back in time. On Sept. 13-14, organizers are planning a 50th anniversary celebration for Carpentersville's ...

In its day, the Meadowdale International Raceway in Carpentersville was the place to be. It may have only had a short life, but during those 11 years people were able to watch races -- and crashes -- ...

The old silo is an eyesore and a nuisance to some, marred by graffiti and scarred by time. To others it’s an exclamation point recalling an era when daredevil racers brought days of thunder to sleepy ...

Can you remember when you were first bitten by the racing bug? In my case there were several little nibbles. Like many kids, I can remember watching the Indianapolis 500 on TV with my dad. In high ...

Back in 1958, a new road course was opened in Carpentersville, Ill. Built by Leonard Besinger, a Chicago area developer, the track was famous for the Monza Wall and its long straight away. Also, the ...

I thread the BMW M4—the latest and, arguably, greatest of the marque's long line of ultimate driving machines—through weeds, broken pavement, and aggravated hikers. Thanks to Linda Daro, who works ...

Winners of round two of the 2025 SARDA Nitro Nationals. Photo: Samantha Artman. The roar of nitro engines, the hum of finely tuned machines, and the energy of a passionate crowd all came together at ...