Schedule of events posted at the new Gateway Motorsports Park!

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Madison’s Gateway Motorsports Park Racing Into 2012!

Former Gateway International Speedway renamed, racing and bring NHRA back!
St. Louis and Midwest are racing enthusiasts no longer have to wonder what will be happening at the newly renamed Gateway Motorsports Park because the schedule is up! The regions preeminent racing facility featuring a drag strip, oval and road course races back to life on March 17th with an “Open Test and Tune”. Chassis certification happens on the previous weekend with a “Gateway Kickoff” and a two-day NHRA Chassis Certification.

For complete details be sure to check out: Gateway Motorsports Park Schedule

For those that are willing to work for an early peak at the race track, there is a Volunteer Work Day Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 9AM and it is scheduled to run until 3PM. Sunday, March 4th is a back up day.

When more details become available, I will update the blog and local calendar.Gateway Motorsports Park staff will be updating their Facebook page with more details including who you should contact if you want to attend. They will be providing refreshments for volunteers, so they would like volunteers to RSVP.

Anyone in Collinsville, race fan or not, should be excited about this development! Gateway Motorsports Park is going to once again be an integral part of Collinsville’s prosperity and help grow our community’s reputation as a place in the Metro East St. Louis area to do business and raise a family!

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Budget Fish Dinner For the Super Cheap Valentines Date!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Limited Time | Arby’s Coupon Link

Take your date out for a seafood dinner!
I seldom focus on chain retailers here, but what the heck, a deal is a deal. If you a not adverse to fat, sodium, carbohydrates or unidentified fish, this is bound to be a tasty, budget treat. The link goes to Arby’s corporate site and you must print a coupon. They do ask for your name, but surely you can be creative! In any case, the deal is for a fish sandwich and curly fries for $2.99. I figure that is about $1 off of the combo they usually sell with a drink for $5. Fill your water bottle up before leaving home and you a cool.

The Prize
Arby’s $2.99 Fish & Curly Fries Coupon Link Good until end of business on 2/14/12 at participating locations.

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What’s Up Collinsville! The Marines Need You &…

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

The Toy’s For Tots Drive Needs You & C.A.R.D update!

Give a helping hand and enjoy the holidays in Collinsville, IL
On December 18th, Sunday, at the Collinsville American Legion, (1022 Vandalia St.), your assistance is requested by the Collinsville Marine Corp League to help sort and bag toys for the “Toys For Tot’s” distribution. The post I read said “…lots of volunteers…” would be needed starting around 8AM. It is estimated the volunteers will be needed until sometime between noon and 2 pm. Of course the more, the merry and quicker one can get to their mid-day church services or football game.

Everything needs to be completed by 2pm to be read for the “Toy’s For Tot’s” distribution to 1,500 area families.

Collinsville Area Recreation Department Updates
- 2012 Season passes to Splash City are on sale now. Save up to 20% if you purchase your pass before January 31, 2012! (More Info PDF)
- Parents are asked to attend the informational meeting on the “Snowboard & Ski” trip for kids 11 to 19. This meeting is on January 9th The trip is 4PM to 11Am February 10 & 11th. Inclusive cost for this chaperoned overnight trip is $125 with ski/snowboard rental or $110 without including lessons. That would be a pretty nice stocking stuffer for your future or existing skier! There is also a $75 option for kids who are not snowboarding or skiing. Kids will need to bring money for snacks, dinner and breakfast. More details available at the informational meeting on January 9th. (More* Info PDF) *For some reason, pricing is lower on the C.A.R.D. website.
- Don’t forget to get your free “C.A.R.D.” card, available to in-district residents which does give you benefits when using C.A.R.D. facilities.

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