Wednesday Sept. 9—A prominent person in local history was
Jud Tunis, who built a racetrack
on the west edge of Waterloo
shortly after WWII.
Jim Volgarino, author of Dirt
Track Dreams, visited the Rough Risers to share the story of Tunis Speedway
as chronicled in his book. The track was originally built for horse racing, as Tunis
was an avid horse racing fan.
The track was soon converted to car racing and over the
decades, was a popular destination for drivers and fans alike. The last weekly
races were held in 1979.
The photos and stories about Tunis Speedway added an
interesting chapter to our awareness of local history and events, and we
appreciated Jim sharing it with us.
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