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Collinsville’s Friday’s South Daily Specials Gets A+

Written by John Wood on April 26, 2012

Main Street watering hole rocks a Philly & Fries

The pizza looked pretty good too, but…
It is easy to tell when I am happy about a restaurant’s food. I don’t talk much and focus on eating everything on my plate. This evening I ate too much and am happy it was at Collinsville’s Friday South. A friend suggested that we meet up for dinner and take advantage of their “Daily Specials’. Thursday the deal is Philly & Fries for $6. Throw in two $2 PBR drafts and you have yourself a situation.

The food came pretty fast and even much better, the french fries were hot. How I loath gooey, lukewarm fries, so my first happy moment was spent thanking the cook for hot fries. In the meantime I was sizing up the sandwich, wondering how I was going to eat the whole thing. It was huge and meaty! Steak, cheese and peppers were rolling out of this fat sandwich. Did I mention the fries were hot and tasty? Read more »

Swing City Music Grand Opening Sale 4.23 to 4.28 2012

Written by John Wood on April 23, 2012

Musical Equipment Paradise for Metro East Musician

Normally good prices get better at new location during Grand Opening Sale
Swing City Music’s new location is at 1811 Vandalia Ave, the corner of Vandalia and Beltline, adjacent to the Walgreens store. It is very cool that the old car dealership on one of Collinsville’s busiest corners has found new life. The Grand Opening sale is also extended to the Edwardsville store at 244 S. Buchanan.

Locals and others who shop around for music equipment know that Swing City does not like to be bettered when it comes to price. Now add Grand Opening sale prices to the mix and you are sure to find exceptional values bettered. A few of the sales prices mentioned include; 50% of Gibson guitars, 40% of Fender guitars, 50% of Squire guitars and basses and a lot of other special pricing through April 28th. Read more »

Race Fans Help Gateway Motorsports Park Out!

Written by John Wood on March 3, 2012

Amateur Racers, Drifters, Car Clubs and Fans Volunteer at Gateway Motorsports Park

Biting cold and stiff wind does not deter the fans!
It was a windy, cold and most sunny Saturday at the soon re-opened Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, but that didn’t stop about 50 race fans from showing up to help Gateway Motorsports Park get ready for the 2012 racing season. With rakes, shovels, bags, paint brushes and scrapers, crews set out to clean, paint and weed the park.

The new owner, Curtis Francios, was there along with his kids along side the volunteers weeding along the grandstands while other crew rebuilt the tire wall and painted walls in the oval and drag tracks. The track provided ample refreshments, but for the most part, it was clear that people were glad to help in support of a place to race and watch motorsports.

A few clubs came from as far as St. Charles, MO. In fact it appeared Missouri was represented much better than Madison County. No comment on how that happened…

In any case, kudos go out to the Buick Club, St. Louis Drifters, SCCA and others who stepped up and busted butt getting the track ready for a great season of racing in 2012.

There may be another volunteer track day this month. You can find out by checking the calendar at: Gateway Motorsports Park

<h2>All Car Show Scheduled Saturday, March 10, 10AM till 4PM</h2>
Gateway Motorsports Park along with the regional SCCA will hold an all car club meet on Saturday, March 10, 2012. This will be an opportunity to network with the track management, SCCA and other car clubs. All car clubs and car enthusiasts encouraged to attend. No fee show & shine and meet other car enthusiasts as well as get an idea of the mission the new Gateway Motorsports Park is on!