I am proud to announce that our efforts have been successful! It was announced today that the Schererville Town Council has decided to preserve the Illiana Motor Speedway property, dedicating it to become a space for the public to enjoy instead of a business park. It's been mentioned that a multi-use stadium is being considered, something that could easily incorporate the track facilities.
I would like to thank each of you for helping save this place from destruction. If nothing else, this historic property will again be a place for our community to come together, and, with some luck, will see racing again soon. You have my sincere gratitude.
The town will be holding a public meeting this Wednesday, February 22nd, at 5PM. The meeting will take place at the Schererville Town Hall located at 10 E. Joliet St., Schererville, IN, 46375. I implore everyone who can attend to do so, and show the Town that the track is still supported, and that we appreciate that they have opted to listen to the people instead of corporate interests.
Below is a link and a copied version of the article released today in the local paper.
Sincerely,
Dragan Mitchell
Article text:
SCHERERVILLE — Town officials have decided that the former Illiana Motor Speedway property will again be used for entertainment and recreation.
The historic stock car racing track off U.S. 30 dates to 1945. The town of Schererville acquired the 60-acre site shortly after the track closed in 2016.
Initial plans for the property involved developing a commercial business park, but the town is looking to create some sort of recreational facility. Schererville will host a joint town council-park board study session at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the Speedway's future.
The meeting is scheduled at Town Hall, 10 E. Joliet St., and will feature presentations from American Structurepoint Engineering and the Northern League, the collegiate summer league behind such teams as the Lake County Corn Dogs and the Northwest Indiana Oilmen.
Town Council President Tom Schmitt, D-4th, said the Northern League has discussed possibly using the property for a multipurpose stadium.
“We just want to get started and get some ideas on the table," Schmitt said. There are no concrete plans for the property, and the town is just "looking for a form of recreation for our citizens."
Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting.