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Committee approves Red Cedar Speedway schedule; fair board announces larger stage and free Thursday concert
Summary
Committee members approved the 2026 Red Cedar Speedway schedule—including a nationally televised sprint‑car date—and heard that the fair board will install a larger covered stage (allowing a free sponsored concert Thursday) and is shifting advertising to more local radio vendors.
The Facilities Committee approved the 2026 Red Cedar Speedway racing schedule and heard updates from the fair board about new facilities and sponsorships intended to broaden attendance.
A presenter outlined changes for the racetrack: 30 quad‑loads of new clay placed on the surface, revised event dates (including a June sprint‑car event that is one of six in the national tour slated for Fox Sports coverage), camping logistics, and a free grandstand…
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