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Speedway gets going (Continued from page 30 > Sycamore. The ties were buried upright, Tuns the other ticket window and Diane all the way around the quarter mile Oks^s, Bob's wife, checks in the drivers track. before the races. They constructed a set of bleachers in­ side a barn and also built a small wooden ticket booth. The crowds grew in size as the popularity of stock car racing gained momentum. In 1973, opening day, Carol Fabrizius (Joe's wife) said they had 43 cents to their name. If the Speedway didn't make it, they did not know where the next groceries would come from. But that opening night brought in over 840 adults and 125 children. They have never looked back. This season they expect between 1500- 2000 every Saturday night. New steel frame bleachers have replaced the old wooden ones. A large two story building has been built to han­ dle the ticket sales and offices. There are two concession stands to feed the hungry crowds, offering a fanfare of hot dogs, popcorn, beer and pop. They also have a T-shirt concession. There is also a staff photographer to record all racing events. Today drivers come from within a 70- mile radius of the track and with them, they bring their own cheering sections. The races with the big prize money will draw racers in from over 400 miles away. The Speedway continues to be a family affair. Ruth Fabrizius, Nick's wife, is bookkeeper for the operation and also runs one ticket window. Carol Fabrizius This year the Sycamore Speedway has a full schedule of events planned to keep even the most diehard racing fan busy. Starting with the first race of the year on April 20, every Saturday night until Oct.1 26 is filled with either demo races, spec­ tator races, truck pulls, 4x4 and big truck races, motorcycle swap meets, hot rod truck pulls, and for the ladies, powder puff races. The Sycamore Speedway also offers entertainment for children under 12, with bubble gum races, bicycle wheelie con­ tests and poster contests. The Sycamore Speedway is located on Route 64, four miles east of Sycamore and just 15 miles west of St. Charles. For more information call 815-895-5454. Free booklet explains scented baits Want to learn more about fish behavior and its relationship to scented baits? The makers of Fish Formula, a liquid spray for baits that is designed to attract fish, have developed a special booklet entitled "Fish For­ mula Makes Scents" and offer it free to the public. The booklet explains how and why fish smell and how to effectively use scented baits. The informative booklet is avail­ able by writing Keeper Bait Co. Inc., Dept. J, RO. Box 95. Bruceton, Tenn. 38317. v • • WEAREYOUR it TRAVEL GUIDE HEADQUARTERS! "EXPLORING WISCONSIN" Rand $Q95 McNally %r "CAMPGROUND DIRECTORY" Woodall's^l2^ MOBILE TRAVEL GUIDES •7 volumes available covering all of the U.S. •Restaurant listings • Motel & Hotel listings •Many discount coupons in each-and more! '7.95 PER VOLUME "CHICAGOLAND FAMILY FUN GUIDE" $795 "BEST TRAVEL ACTIVITY BOOK EVE*" sees Rand 3 McNally Browsea-Round Books and Gifts CRYSTAL POINT MALI CRYSTAL LAKE 815/455 3340 AtCherryVale AtCherryVale OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK COUPON AT 10 AM MEMORIAL DAY THRU LABOR DAY CHERRYVALE AT 1-90 AND U.S. 20 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS (815) 332-3260 Good Monday thru Friday Only. Open Daily at 10 AM Memorial Day thru Labor Day. 1.50 OFF , REG. ADMISSION PRICE