The new Mid America Raceways has been in planning for awhile. Probably almost since the old MAR track in Wentzville, MO closed down in 05'. After attending the Division track operator meeting last January things began to take shape a bit. After many meetings with the city they received approval at the beginning of October to move forward at the current location.
I was surprised at the attendence at the groundbreaking. It was great to see that many racers there to show their support. Even the Kuhlman's, the owners and operators or Tri-State Raceways in Earlville came down to show their support. The shovels really were pretty cool! They have a pretty aggressive target plan to open in early 2012.
Track website -
http://www.marpark.net/