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His Lockport teammates call Justin VanderTuuk the rock. He gets it from his parents. ‘I always know who’s cheering.’
Baseball is certainly in the blood for Lockport’s Justin VanderTuuk. His dad, Christopher, played the sport in college at St. Francis in Joliet and his mom, Ali, coached softball in college and played professionally for the Virginia Roadsters. Now, VanderTuuk’s parents are in the stands rooting him on. And the junior center fielder always hears them. “It’s pretty great,” VanderTuuk said. “My ...
Neuqua Valley takes home its second straight boys track and field sectional title
Joliet Central is one of eleven 3A sites for the Boys’ Track and Field sectionals. Seventeen teams, including four of our area teams and defending sectional champs Neuqua Valley track and field, are ready to run on a sunny day, with a trip to State on the line. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Joliet this weekend
John Landecker is joined on the show by another WGN Radio host and racing fan Dane Neal who will be at the Route 66 Raceway near Joliet all weekend with the El Bandido Yankee crew. Listen below as John, Dane and rider of the El Bandido Yankee Tequila Motorcycle Flyin Ryan Oehler discuss everything fans […]
Antron Brown is bringing back fast and fun for fans at Route 66!
Three time NHRA World Champion and driver of the Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster, Antron Brown joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as Antron shares excitement for race weekend and the unique experience for fans at Route 66 Raceway. Listen as Antron talks about team ownership and learning from icon Don Schumacher. Antron fills […]
Drag racers John and Brittany Force to thrill fans at Route 66 Nationals in Joliet
Legendary Funny Car racer John Force along with his daughter Brittany joins Lisa Dent to talk about their love of drag racing, the hard work behind-the-scenes to make their family business successful, and how you can see them both race at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals at Route 66 Raceway in […]
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