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The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

The student news site of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois.

The Daily Eastern News

Racers rev engines on Saturdays

Racers rev engines on Saturdays

The race lasts for only a few laps, but the cars make up for that with the speed. However, taking turns too fast may cause the car to flip, which has happened to several Coles County Speedway racers. Robbie Wroblewski/On the Verge

    Racers rev engines on Saturdays

    JR Carter has caught on fire, flipped 10 feet in the air and has run off the road.

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