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Tony Schumacher Proud to Represent His Father Don Schumacher with Tribute Car at Home Track During NHRA Route 66 Nationals
Tony Schumacher is gearing up for a big and sentimental weekend at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals Presented by PEAK Performance at Route 66 Raceway. Schumacher, a four-time winner of the Route 66 NHRA Nationals, boasts victories in 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2015, along with a runner-up finish in 2010. He has also secured the No. 1 qualifier spot six times at this event, in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2012. His overall performance at Route 66 Raceway is equally impressive, with five event wins, two runner-up finishes, and seven No. 1 qualifiers, making him one of the most successful drivers at this venue.
Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo Are Ready To Race At NHRA Route 66 Nationals
Sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo share a single-minded focus as they head to suburban Chicago for the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at historic Route 66 Raceway. They are in the joint pursuit of excellence in their Scrappers Racing machines, ultimately aiming to park Jasmine’s Top Fuel dragster and Jianna’s Pro Stock Motorcycle in the winners circle on Sunday.
Northwestern football announces 2 games at Wrigley Field in 2024 schedule
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern football was looking into the idea of playing games away from Evanston. On Wednesday, the team announced its full 2024 schedule. The Wildcats will play five of their seven home games in Evanston on the school's temporary field. The other two will play at Wrigley Field.
Progressive state lawmaker weighs in on Brandon Johnson's first year, Bears stadium
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first year in office, he spent part of last week in Springfield, where he was seeking help and support for Chicago from the General Assembly.
Benton Harbor's Kysre Gondrezick makes Chicago Sky opening day roster
CHICAGO — A former WSBT Outstanding Student Athlete of the Year in back in the WNBA. The Chicago Sky finalized it's 12-player roster on Monday, and it includes Kysre Gondrezick, the 2016 Michigan Miss Basketball from Benton Harbor. Kysre hasn't played in the league since her rookie season in...
Tony Stewart Attempting to Make History with Chicago Trifecta at NHRA Route 66 Nationals
Tony Stewart, a legendary figure in motorsports, is set to compete at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Chicago. Stewart, who currently holds the seventh position in the Top Fuel standings, is just 212 points behind leader Justin Ashley. Meanwhile, in the Funny Car standings, Matt Hagan is positioned third, trailing the leader Austin Prock by 32 points.
‘Chi-Town Barbie’: Everything you need to know about Angel Reese
CHICAGO — On the wings of this year’s rookie class, the WNBA’s popularity is soaring to new heights, with one of those new rookie pillars now calling Chicago her new home — Angel Reese. Reese, the newly-minted “Chi-Town Barbie,” was selected with the No. 7 overall selection in this year’s WNBA draft and made her […]
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