(Sept. 7, 2017) This is the last Weekly of 2017, so I thought it would be nice to look back at the season that was. Since SpeedWeekend is still fresh in our minds, I’ll focus on the “regular season”. Yes we had a lot of rain that cancelled some events and forced us to use...
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You Gotta Be Here: Wade’s Weekly 17 #17
(Aug. 28, 2017) Most people, who come to the 660 web site, are looking forward to the biggest and most exciting racing event of the year. But some of you have never been to SpeedWeekend and likely want to know what all the fuss is about. So in this edition of the “Weekly” I’ll attempt...
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Dreams do come true: Wade’s Weekly 17 #16
(Aug. 23, 2017) Congratulations to all of the drivers who brought home the 2017 Speedway 660 championships and rookie of the year awards last Sunday. They all are deserving winners – not just great competitive race car drivers but real good sports too. I know the focus was on champions and rookies last weekend, but...
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Six little words: Wade’s Weekly 17#15
(Aug. 14, 2017) “That’s why I love to race.” That’s what Greg Fahey said on Fan Appreciation Night after winning the RE/MAX Group Four Realty Pro Stock feature. Greg has won plenty of features in the past, in Street Stock, Sportsman and Pro Stock, but none more dramatic than the door-to-door finish he had with...
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For the love of the fans: Wade’s Weekly 17 #14
(Aug. 7, 2017) Every year, when August rolls around, I always ask myself where did the racing season go? In a month the gates at Speedway 660 will be locked up and another long off-season will begin. But we’ve got some pretty exciting things happening between now and then. Fan Appreciation Night, the Night of...
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The Best of Times: Wade’s Weekly 17 #13
(Aug. 2, 2017) There’s still a buzz in the air after another great show at Speedway 660 last weekend. Clark Chevrolet presented the Best of the Best 150 and there was something for everyone during this action packed event. We’re taking this weekend off, but will be back on the 12th and 19th with the...
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We Needed That: Wade’s Weekly 17 #12
(July 24, 2017) Last Saturday truly was an amazing night at Speedway 660. The Sportsman Firecracker 150, the Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Sharp Shooters combined with an incredible Christmas in July promotion was just what the doctor ordered. Everybody, I mean everybody I ran into in the Geary Woods had a big smile on their...
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Big Sportsman Races Always Entertain: Wade’s Weekly 17 #11
(July 17, 2017) If you like extremely entertaining racing then Saturday night is your night and Speedway 660 is your venue, because the Firecracker 150 is on the agenda. Sportsman racing is our “bread & butter” division and if the Firecracker is anything like the Martin’s Home Heating 100, we’re in for a great evening...
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Season So Far: Wade’s Weekly 17 #10
(July 12, 2017) By now we should have been ready for a well deserved break, that is had we not suffered three rain-outs. But this coming weekend is a pre-scheduled silent Saturday in the Geary Woods and ready or not we’re taking a break. Our next action is set for July 22nd with the Firecracker...
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12 Year Drought is over: Wade’s Weekly 17 #9
(July 4, 2017) Where were you on Sunday, July 2nd, 2017? I hope you were in the stands at Speedway 660, because if you were you saw something special. Those of us who hang out in the Geary Woods know that Greg Fahey is a great driver. Four RE/MAX Group Four Realty Pro Stock titles,...