Once again, most racetracks were forced to cancel last weekend’s events. Some tracks were too wet and waterlogged and other speedways closed because the cooler temps would be uncomfortable for race teams and fans. Two tracks decided to brave the weather and fans flocked to both.

Eldora Speedway opened their 2026 season last Saturday with Family Fun Night and fireworks. Headlining the first night was the USAC Midwest D2 Thunder Midgets. 26 cars checked into the track and all 26 made the feature. Luke Hall drove his #74 into victory lane, with Bryce Massingill and Drew Rader making the podium. Due to weather no qualifying heats were ran. Eldora and USAC decided to have two shootouts with 13 cars in both. Matt Lux and Bryce Massingill were the shootout winners. Bryce Massingill was Quick Time!! Fast qualifier with a 17.810, edging Matt Lux by 0.08 sec. The USAC Thunder Midgets will be back at it at Limaland Motorsports Park, this Friday, May 8th for the annual Mike Streicher Memorial Race. It will also be opening night for the speedway.

Rob Trent won the Eldora Stock Car Feature and Jonathan Taylor took the trophy in the Modified class.

Some of our area asphalt race fans took the trip north of Toledo for opening night at Flat Rock Speedway and witnessed two track records set. Cool temps helped all the drivers reach maximum speeds around the semi banked oval. Jonathan Rangel set a new track record in the Street Stock division fast time qualifying, putting together a lap time of 12.742 seconds and just taking Stevie Cronenwett Jr’s single-lap record in the process. Avery Vanderhoof set a new track record in Figure 8 division fast time qualifying, putting together a lap time of 20.113 seconds and besting Dennis Whisman Jr’s single-lap record of 20.202 seconds from 2025 in the process.

Three classes of cars opened the 2026 season Outlaw Super Late Models, Figure 8’s and Street Stocks. Brian Bergakker had several challenges during the Super Late Model Feature but was able to hang on for the win. Scott Hantz and Paul Pelletier made the podium in victory lane. Greg Studt showed why he’s an ace in the Street Stock division, adding another win to his resume. Jonny Rangel finished 2nd and Landon Schuster 3rd. One of the big crowd draws at Flat Rock Speedway is the Figure 8’s. Fan’s hold their breath as cars avoid meeting in the middle of the track and passing each other by inches. The ones that don’t end up on wrecker hooks. Tonight was a good night for the drivers, cars, and sheet metal. Record setter, Avery Vanderhoof held his own but couldn’t reel in the winner Billy Earley. Travis Earley came in second and Vanderhoof was 3rd.

If the weather holds, many area tracks will open in the next two weeks. Make sure you check your tracks Facebook or web page and make sure they’re racing before heading out. Keep your wheels down. Ron out! www.facebook.com/ohiosportsblitz

By: Mark Holtsberry 

Earnest Earl Tilley was born April 21, 1896, in Broughton, Ohio, the son of George W. Tilley, born September 1865 in Ohio, and Bertha (Grubb) Tilley, born April 29, 1876, in Fairfield County, Ohio. The couple was married February 12, 1893, in Paulding.

By 1900, the Tilley family was living in Latty, Ohio, where George was farming. They were raising three children: Louie Ann, born February 5, 1894; Earnest Earl, April 21, 1896; and Ida Mae, September 5, 1899. By 1910, the family had grown with the addition of Mary Ethel, born August 3, 1905, and Emma E., born in 1909.

Louie, Earnest, and Ida were in grade school, likely attending the old Latty school. The family continued to grow with the births of George Tilley Jr., February 2, 1911, and William Leroy Tilley, September 13, 1913. William later went on to serve in World War II.

On June 5, 1917, Earnest went to the Broughton Town Hall and registered for the World War I draft. He was described as medium height and build, with gray eyes and dark brown hair, and was working as a common laborer for Otto Schlatter in Broughton. He listed his family as dependent on him for financial support. Despite this, he was accepted into the United States Army out of Paulding on June 25, 1918.

He served in the 16th Company, 4th Training Battalion, 158th Brigade until July 15, 1918, completing his basic training. He was then assigned to Company D, 334th Infantry, where he served until August 12, 1918. He was subsequently sent to Camp Sherman to train with Company D, 2nd Developmental Battalion, 158th Depot Brigade.

While serving at Camp Sherman, Earnest developed pneumonia. On October 5, 1918, he passed away. His father, George Tilley, was notified. After Earnest was brought home, funeral services were held, and he was buried October 12, 1918, at Pleasant View Cemetery south of Latty. He was laid to rest in Lot 85, Block 7, Section, Grave 1.

In 1922, Mary married Charles Head, a World War I veteran. George Tilley passed away June 25, 1927, in Broughton and was buried in Hedges Cemetery east of Broughton. Bertha remarried in 1928 to George W. Sanderson. She passed away April 3, 1945, and was buried with George.

Mary passed away in 1943 and was buried in Hedges Cemetery, with Charles joining her in 1967. Ida Mae passed away in 1949. George Jr. passed away April 7, 1999, and William Leroy Tilley on April 7, 1980.

…Until Next Time!

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker

“When I die, hallelujah bye and bye, I’ll Fly Away”

This is a dear old hymn that I always knew growing up and I still play and love it. 

The year is 1958 so let’s all go to church and we can listen to this old gospel tune. 

You hear:

People singing loud, hands clapping, feet stomping as the familiar words of “I’ll Fly Away” rang out. 

I was raised in the Pentecostal faith  and we loved our hand clapping  and raising our hands in praise to the Lord.

Now my age is up there, and I have heard this old gospel song  since I was little. So, just how old is this song and who wrote it?

I’ll Fly Away was written in 1929 in a cotton field by hymn writer Allen Brumley.  He  was  picking cotton and was thinking about how one day he would stop working in the hot heat and get his wings and Fly away, leaving behind the work in the cotton fields.  He was 24 years old at the time

Brumley’s rural background made it natural for him to appeal to the common man. Even as a small lad picking cotton in LeFlore County, Oklahoma, he knew he would much rather be involved in music than in any other occupation. 

At age 17, he began his serious music study, and during the next several years received training and instruction from several mentors and one of them was  E. M. Bartlett, the composer of “Victory in Jesus.”

In 1931, while teaching a singing school in Powell, Missouri, Brumley met Goldie Edith Schell. They were married shortly thereafter. Although he had begun his songwriting, he had done nothing with the songs. Goldie encouraged him to send his manuscripts to a publisher, assuring him that the songs had quality and that “any publisher would be glad to publish them.”

Acting on Goldie’s advice and encouragement, his first submission to a publisher was “I’ll Fly Away.” As a result, the song, written during The Depression, was carried to the nation by radio and traveling Southern Gospel quartets. 

People everywhere were receiving renewed hope as they listened to “I’ll Fly Away” and other Brumley compositions.

The song “I’ll fly away “ is one of gospel musics most recorded songs having been recorded approximately 5000 times. 

Do you know and sing “I’ll Fly Away” ? Did you know that it was written in 1929?  So now I will say “When I die hallelujah bye and bye, I’ll Fly Away.” Tell me your thoughts about this song and I’ll give you  A Penny For Your Thoughts.

Dotting my Teas By: Marlene Oxender

When it comes to birthdays, my mother was someone who saw the value in celebrating them. She wanted a cake in front of her birthday person. Her kitchen cupboards were well stocked with cake mixes and birthday candles. 

When we’re a child, a birthday celebration is fun. We sit still and listen to the birthday song while all eyes are on us. When they’re finished singing, we lean forward and blow out the candles in one big breath.  

But then we grow up and things change. We tend to make it through the singing of those four sentences with a smile on our face; it always helps when children are around. We may feel a few moments of awkwardness, but it’s likely the only time in our life when we’ll hear our name in music.  

If only the rest of life were set to music. If only we’d hear well-wishes sung into the air an additional 364 times per year. What words would they choose to sing to us? 

Instead of an alarm clock, it’d be great if someone sang a few words about it being time to wake up. Like they do in a musical, it’d be more pleasant to hear about the beautiful morning we’re about to experience. 

My mother used to wake us up in the morning by opening the stairway door, standing at the bottom of the staircase, and yelling the words: “It’s time to get up.” She did a lot of things right in her life, but this was not one of them. After she hollered that it was time to get up, she’d pick one or more of her children’s names and holler again, letting us know it was time to crawl out of bed. 

My younger brother Stevie, who had Down syndrome, was happy most of the time. When he stayed overnight at our house, he was often the first one up and about in the morning. When he was ready for the rest of the family to get out of bed, he tried using logic on us. He’d remind us that if we didn’t get out of bed, we didn’t get to go to work. His words became an inside joke.  

Each year when spring rolled around, he was glad to flip the page of his wall calendar. Like most of us, he looked forward to mild weather and the chance to be on his bicycle once again. Springtime meant he’d be able to tell others his birthday was “coming up.”    

The first day of April also meant there would be intentional misrepresentation of the truth. Stevie and his friends were already good at pointing out the nonsensical things in this world. They were skilled pranksters who knew how to make someone think they’ve got one more problem to deal with – a problem that’ll go away as soon as someone says, “April Fool’s.” If only our problems could disappear so easily the other 364 days of the year.  

If you’ve visited Stevie’s Facebook page, you’ve likely seen at least one video where he was being teased about skipping his birthday party this year. He knew it was a joke yet gladly joined in the debate about how we’d be spending his birthday. There was laughter as he stuck to the seriousness of the topic.             

He also let me know there’d be cake and ice cream. He argued that candles are good for you. He knew there’d be a mailbox full of birthday cards and people showing up with gifts in hand.  

Most of us would agree we learned a few things from Stevie – like how good it feels to live in the moment. To just hang out. To not take things so seriously. To remind others that candles are good for you.

And now that Stevie is no longer physically here on earth, he’s let me know there’s such a thing as an angelic prankster. He lets me know he’s still with me. 

He’d celebrated 54 birthdays on earth, so we know there were at least 54 times he’d sat with a cake in front of him. There was no question about how he’d be celebrating his big day. There’d be cake and ice cream. There’d be a song to sing and candles to light. There’d be applause.  

Life gives us plenty of gifts. But choosing to have fun – that’s our gift back to the world. 

Marlene Oxender is a writer, speaker, and author. She writes about growing up in the small town of Edgerton, her ten siblings, the memorabilia in her parents’ estate, and her late younger brother, Stevie Kimpel, who was born with Down syndrome. Her three published books, Picket Fences, Stevie and Grandma, You Already Am Old, are available on Amazon. Marlene can be reached at mpoxender@gmail.com

1 Peter 2:9 (NIV): “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.”

This verse encapsulates the identity and purpose of believers in Christ. Here are some key points to consider:

1. Chosen People: The term “chosen” signifies that God has intentionally selected His people for a special relationship with Himself. This suggests a deep and personal commitment, showing that believers are not just random individuals but are valued and significant in God’s sight.

2. Royal Priesthood: Being called a “royal priesthood” highlights the dual role believers have. Priests in the Old Testament served as intermediaries between God and His people, offering sacrifices and leading worship. Here, it suggests that all believers have access to God and are tasked with a ministry of worship and service. The “royal” aspect emphasizes the dignity and honor of this role, indicating that believers share in Christ’s kingship.

3. Holy Nation: This phrase indicates that the community of believers is set apart for God’s purposes. “Holy” implies a calling to live according to God’s standards, reflecting His purity and character in their lives. It emphasizes collective identity, reminding believers that they are part of a larger family—the body of Christ.

4. God’s Special Possession: This indicates a deep sense of belonging. Believers are treasured by God, akin to how one might hold dear something of great value. It speaks to the intimate relationship God has with His people and His desire for them to thrive in His love.

5. Declaring the Praises: The purpose of being a chosen people and a royal priesthood is to “declare the praises” of God. This is not just about singing or lip service; it encompasses a lifestyle of worship that reflects gratitude and recognition of God’s goodness and grace. Believers are called to share their testimony and the transformative love of Christ with others.

6. Called Out of Darkness: This contrasts the past life of sin and separation from God. The “darkness” symbolizes ignorance, despair, and evil. Being called into “His wonderful light” signifies enlightenment, hope, and the truth found in Christ. This transformative experience is central to the believer’s journey and testimony.

In summary, 1 Peter 2:9 serves as a powerful reminder of the identity and role of believers. It encourages them to live out their faith actively, reflecting the light of Christ in their lives while proclaiming His goodness to the world around them.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

Peace and Love,

—Pastor Dwayne 

By: James Neuhouser

May is here and it’s colder than billy. As I write May will be here this week and it’s 57°. This week there is a high of 51° several days and the day the West Bend News comes out it is supposed to be a high of 66, then back into the ’50s for the first full week of May. 

I have written before that spring is my favorite time of the year but this is ridiculous. I don’t know if this is winter or winter. Just seems to put a damper on the entire thing. I love the month of May and in Indiana it is capped off by the Indy 500.

This morning I heard reports of a certain percentage of corn already planted and a certain percentage already up. My son and I have a saying, when the corn is up, Christmas is not far behind. The corn grows then it is harvested and then Christmas. I always considered May 10th to be frost-free and I could plant tomatoes. Everything is early this year, but we could have a late frost.

I always look at the 10-day forecast, and they are surprisingly accurate even most times to the degree. It says May 1st and 2nd as a low up 32°. Didn’t think it would frost that late. I forgot to check for rain. It shows of possibility of rain Wednesday and Thursday, number 6&7.

It seems our weather is wacky doodle, and it started in my lifetime. My dad was a truck farmer and in the ’70s or ’80s, (1970’s), I thought I would try my hand at raising a crop of sweet corn and taking it to market. You heard the saying if it rains on Easter it rains for 7 Sundays. Well that year that it was gospel. I planted every Saturday and it pounded it in every Sunday. I never got a decent stand no matter how much I rotary hoed. So much for being a truck farmer.

But seriously it seems like we’ve had a wet fall, goofy spring or fall, every year since that time. Before that it seemed like we had pretty decent weather. The trouble with spring is it goes by too quickly. You’ve heard the saying. It just seems like the time flies by, but in a way it just keeps going on and on.

Seems like you plan something months ahead, and before you know it it is here and gone. A wise first grade teacher gave my grandson the assignment of having his grandparents write a letter to be opened on his 19th birthday. The letter was written but completely forgotten until we tore down an old bookcase and found it. It was opened this year on his 20th birthday. So many memories in a time much different than 14 years ago.

By: Ron Burt

28 USAC Midwest D2 Thunder Midgets showed up at Montpelier Speedway IN for the season opener. Congrats to Matt Lux, taking the feature win and ending the night in victory lane. At the start of the feature Matt drove from 7th to 1st. The lead did slip away for several laps until Matt gained it back just before the halfway mark. Lux held the lead through a late final lap caution and secured victory after the restart. Behind your winner was Kole Kirkman, Gunnar Lucius, Drew Rader and Bryce Massingill. Other winners at Montpelier Speedway Saturday, UMP Modifieds Dillon Nusbaum, Super Stocks Tony Anderson and Compacts Brian Isley. The USAC Midwest D2 Thunder Midgets will have a non-points race on May 2nd at Eldora Speedway.

Congratulations to race promoter Larry Boos. He was just named race director at the Mansfield Speedway. Larry runs the annual Rumble in Fort Wayne during the Christmas holidays. Over $5,000,000.00 has been invested in the former NASCAR track at Mansfield. It’s now a half mile dirt oval, featuring new lighting, grandstands, 1 million dollar jumbotron and many updated changes. The track will run special races throughout the summer, motocross, nights of destruction and concerts. Mansfield Speedway is about 90 minutes straight east of Delphos on US 30. 

Thursday, April 23rd, racing great Larry Moore passed away in a Dayton nursing facility after an extended illness. Moore was one of the best to strap into a Dirt Late Model among many other types of race cars during his long career. The Hall of Fame Driver was the first three-time winner of Eldora’s World 100 in 1979, 1981 and 1985. He started the prestigious race 12 times and finished 6 times on the podium. Moore won the Dirt Track World Championship in 1987 at Pennsboro Speedway in W. Va.  He’s still one of the sports winningest drivers and his career went into the 1990’s with many track and series championships. Larry Moore was 83.

Saturday, April 25th history was made at the Bullring in Kokomo Indiana. Justin Grant tied a USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midget Record. He’s now in an elite class of drivers. Just four drivers, Steve Lotshaw, Rich Vogler, Tony Stewart and now Justin Grant, have won 3 season openers in the series history. When it came time for the feature Saturday night, Zach Wigal former USAC D2 Thunder Midget Champion had the pole and Justin Grant last year’s Kokomo Grand Prix winner was in P4. On lap 13 Wigal was leading but got caught up in lapped traffic and Grant used the high side of the track to pass and never looked back. On the 30th and final lap Grant had a half track lead over Wigal. At the end the only battle on the track was for the final spot on the podium. That went to Jacob Denney, He started the feature 19th and fought 30 laps to move into 3rd. The race had only two leaders, Wigal 1-12 and Grant 13-30. The night’s fastest qualifier was Kevin Thomas Jr.,13.074.

The Midgets returned to Kokomo Speedway again Sunday, April 26th. Jacob Denney won the USAC Midget Feature, followed by his teammate Gavin Miller, Kevin Thomas Jr., Justin Grant and Jakeb Boxell;

The 350 Outlaw Supermodified Series announced Dick Meyers and Ram Engineering will be one of their sponsors in 2026. He’s been a loyal supporter of the series, car owners and race teams.

The Great Lakes Super Sprints were set to open the 2026 Season Series on Friday, April 24th at Michigan’s I-96 Speedway and unfortunately it was canceled because of the threat of bad weather. The race teams all stayed up north to compete the following night at Crystal Motor Speedway. Mother nature cooperated on Saturday for the lightning fast 360 Sprints. Fast time and a new track record was set by Zane Devault 11.930. There was no stopping him in the feature. He ended up in Victory Lane followed by 2nd Dustin Daggett 3rd Van Gurley Jr., 4th Max Stambaugh and 5th Korbin Gurley. Until next week, keep your wheels down. Ron Out!

By: Mark Holtsberry

Joseph Tomsey was born January 11, 1894, in Strassnitz, Bohemia-Austria. He was the son of Frank (Franz) Tomsey, born in 1864 in Bohemia, and Anna (Numan) Tomsey, born May 26, 1862. After their marriage in 1886, the couple became the parents of Joseph, born in 1894, and Phyllis (Filomena), born August 25, 1895.

This family became naturalized citizens in 1907, and in 1910 they migrated to Hicksville, Ohio. Phyllis married John Polasek in 1913. They had two daughters and lived in the Hicksville area. Around 1915, it is believed that Joseph moved to the Oakwood area.

On June 5, 1917, Joseph went to the West Brown Township precinct and registered for the World War I draft. He was listed as single, a naturalized alien, of medium height and build, with blue eyes and dark brown hair. At the time, he was working as a farm laborer in Section 30 of Brown Township as an employee of the Columbia Sugar Company, which is believed to have been the sugar beet factory in Paulding. He listed no dependents relying on him for support.

On July 28, 1917, Joseph joined the National Guard out of Paulding. He served in Company B, 2nd Ohio National Guard, until October 4, 1917. He was then assigned to the National Army, serving in the 146th Infantry until May 22, 1918. He was later sent to Camp Sherman to serve in the 156th Depot Brigade until August 29, 1918. He was then assigned to the Auxiliary Remount Department, 315th Quartermaster Corps, until March 27, 1919, when he was honorably discharged.

This unit was part of the U.S. Army’s Remount Service, which provided horses, mules, and service dogs to military units. The service later evolved to systematically breed horses for the U.S. Cavalry. It played a crucial role in supplying horses, with 33 auxiliary remount depots established during World War I to meet military demands.

In 1920, Frank Tomsey was working as a beet laborer at the Columbia Sugar Company. He passed away on January 7, 1923, and was buried in Forest Home Cemetery in Hicksville. After his death, Anna remarried in 1925 to a man named Jay Greenwood, who passed away on March 12, 1930. Anna later died from diabetes on January 19, 1943, and was also buried in Forest Home Cemetery.

In 1928, Phyllis remarried Orville Miller. She passed away in 1974 and was laid to rest in Forest Home Cemetery as well.

As for Joseph, he passed away at the National Military Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, on September 28, 1941. He was laid to rest on October 1, 1941, in the Dayton National Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio, where he received a military upright tombstone. 

… Until Next Time!

Penny For Your Thoughts By: Nancy Whitaker

This week has been a toughie with a big sinus infection that moved down into my chest. It was so weird that when I went to bed I sounded like me, but when I woke up, my voice sounded like a man’s. 

I know there is a lot of bacteria and bugs going around so I just continued to cough and feel rotten.

I literally coughed  all the time and my head felt like it was gonna fall off. 

I had a music gig on Thursday and after getting all polished up, I decided go.  It went good, but following that then I headed over to Ohio Health’s North clinic. Once they took my vitals, and yes I had a fever, they proceeded to tell me to sit still and relax.

The nurse came back in and they had prescribed me antibiotics and hopefully I will be up and at ‘em in no time. 

My gramma probably  would not get antibiotics for our illnesses, but she would have been busy warming up milk and making toast for hot milk toast, and have this stuff called musterole which was a tube of the awfullest smelly and hottest thing on earth! In fact, if you see any anywhere, get me a tube ‘cause I think they quit making it.

Then me some of your old tried and true cold remedies and I will give you A Penny For Your Thoughts!

By: Ron Burt

April 19th the 500 Sprint Car Tour (Asphalt) opened the season at Anderson Speedway in Indiana. Doran Racing got its 2026 season off to an extremely successful start when the Lebanon, Ohio-based team’s Kody Swanson led all 100 laps of the 26th annual Glen Niebel Classic. It was the fourth victory in the Glen Niebel Classic for Swanson. The two-time series champion also won this race in 2018, 2021, and 2024.

Swanson topped both practice sessions but then qualified third behind Dakoda Armstrong and Tyler Roahrig. The invert went Swanson’s way, however, and he started on the pole with Armstrong alongside him. Unfortunately for Armstrong the defending series champion and the defending race winner. He was in second working lap four when his car’s right-front wheel flew off, sending him hard into the outside wall in Turn 4 with three laps down. Armstrong’s departure put Bischak into second place, which he held until Roahrig passed him on lap 52 enroute to the runner-up honors. At the end of the 100 laps, it was Swanson by 2.4-seconds over Roahrig with Bettis, Santos and Macenko rounding out the top five. All these drivers will return for the 78th Annual Little 500, May 23rd.

Saturday, April 11th was opening night at Attica Raceway Park, and it was opening night for the All-Star Circuit of Champions 410 Winged Outlaw Sprint Series. The speedway is one of the best in the country, but the past 4 weeks of weather took its toll. The different passing lanes weren’t there and there was a lot of single file racing. Attica Raceway Park 2025 Track Champion Cap Henry won the feature and took home the $7,500.00 winner’s purse. On the podium with Cap, 2nd Bryce Lucius and Tim Shaffer. Trey Jacobs won the B Feature. The 305 Winged Sprints were the support class. Brenden Torok won the Feature followed by Kasey Ziebold and Seth Schneider.

The Great Lakes Super Sprints opened their season with the North vs South Shootout at the red clay, 3/8th mile oval, I-75 Raceway in Niota, TN. The GLSS and USCS battled Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th. Friday’s Sprint Feature was won by Defending Hoosier Race Tire USCS Outlaw Thunder National Champion, Dale Howard from Byhalia, MS. Ohio’s Kelsey Ivey was the runner-up followed by Canadian Ryan Turner in third place. 16-time USCS NATIONAL Champion Terry Gray from Bartlett, TN and Corbin Gurley from Hebron, Indiana completed the top five.

Saturday, April 11th, Devon Dobie was able to stay out front as a battle raged behind him. Chase Dunham from Leipsic took 2nd, Dale Howard 3rd and Ryan Turner made the trip from Dunnville Ontario was 4th and Jac Nickles rounded out the top 5. 

April 11th, congrats to Rusty Schlenk for winning the Saturday night Northern Allstars UMP DIRT Late Model Series Feature at Montpelier Speedway IN at the opening night Breakout Bash. UMP Dirt Late Model drivers from 4 states made the trip. It wasn’t easy and came down to the final 5 laps. Schlenk and Jason Jameson had 7 lead exchanges with Schlenk taking control on the final lap. Rounding out the top 5 Chad Finley, Devin Shiels and Dona Marcoullier. Randy Petro won the Super Stock A-Main, and Derek Losh won the UMP Modified Feature. 

Kevin & Brandy Sauer made the announcement Tuesday, April 14th, they have a strategy that will allow more time with their family, while phasing out their track ownership. With all parties in agreement, Plymouth Motor Speedway and South Bend Motor Speedway are now for sale and the plan is to bring in new ownership and to help them during this transition. The 2026 and 2027 seasons will go on as scheduled. The speedway will keep providing great entertainment and racing shows. Watch for track updates on Plymouth Speedways Facebook page. Plymouth Speedway is 30 miles west of Fort Wayne on US 30.

Ron Burt (www.facebook.com/ohiosportsblitz)