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Travis Tritt and the return of flat track motorcycle racing at the 2024 Menard County Fair
Grammy-winning country singer Travis Tritt and the return of flat track motorcycle racing highlight the Menard County Fair in Petersburg July 16-21. For the first time, the Abe Lincoln Quarter Midget Association (ALQMA) makes a stop in Petersburg. The Middletown-based non-profit youth racing organization is for children ages 5-16. Racing is in the Grandstand at 11 a.m. July 21.
Virginia football unveils new uniforms for 2024 season
Virginia football will hit the field in new uniforms this fall. The university announced the new uniforms with a video on social media. "We're excited for these new enhanced Nike uniforms," said Virginia head coach Tony Elliott in a social media post on Tuesday. "They blend a traditional look of Virginia Football history with updated jersey technology for the future. Our stripes are a timeless aspect of the UVA uniform and symbolize the unity it will take to reach new heights."
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