Hello Race Fans from Paul and Mary’s Raceway Camping!
We have some exciting news!!! We are offering NEW LOWER pricing and
reduced pricing for shorter stays. Paul and I feel we have come up
with the answer to those who have kids in school during the
September races and cannot justify purchasing the whole package and
ongoing concerns with the economy. Just fill out the reservation
form and check all the appropriate boxes. Your invoice will be then
calculated according to what is the lowest price based on the
answers you give regarding your needs and length of stay.
We are still planning on offering all that we have offered before such
as our timely shuttles, Bloody-Mary Bar contest, live band, shower
semi, community bon-fire pits, onsite security and the fun and
friendly hospitality we have offered for over 10 years by the
Chicagoland Speedway.
Last year we brought back recycling with the Manhattan Junior High Green
Team and it was a huge success. The kids collected about $85 in cans
while having a blast with their science teacher Mrs. Senka. The
money was used to help with other Green projects and a field trip to
the zoo. They will be back.
As of yet we have not nailed down who the live band will be playing on
Saturday night. Paul and I will be stepping out in January to do
some band shopping and comparisons or bring Libedo Funk Circus back
again. Watch our website and or Facebook page for announcements
regarding the band.
There will be a slight change regarding septic pump out tickets. If you
book for a full stay, a free septic pump-out ticket will be included
in your welcome packet sent to you in September. For people with
shorter stays, the septic pump-out tickets are optional and can be
purchased in advance for $20 with your site reservation (this is
cheaper than paying the septic company direct). These tickets will
also be included in your welcome packet. We are doing this to help
cut waste and cost. Many people were getting them who didn’t need
them even though the cost was built into the price of their site.
This way, you choose what you need and what you want to pay for.
The 2011 NASCAR race was our very first experience with a “rainout”.
Overall, I think it went pretty well although at times we felt like
we were flying by the seats of our pants. We did discover we are the
ONLY campground who continues to offer shuttle service on Monday
should the race have a rain delay! We think that was pretty cool and
hope it was appreciated by the many who stayed for the Monday event.
Paul and I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the many,
many people who sent their thoughts and prayers to us during Paul’s
battle with colon cancer in 2011. His last chemo session was January
13, 2012 and if all goes as expected, Paul will be cancer free! We
are looking forward to putting this chapter in our lives behind us
and moving forward.
For the JULY Race, just call us to reserve. Premium sites are $120 for
two nights includes 110 plug-in. (Limited number of these sites
available). $30 additional per night beyond the two night stay.
For non electric sites in July $50 a night for RV’s and pop-ups and $30
per night per tent.
Please call and reserve your site in advance for July, cash on arrival
is welcome for the July event.
Sites for the September race however must be pre-paid.
Thank you again for patronizing Paul and Mary’s Raceway Camping in the
past and we hope to hear from you regarding the 2012 race events by
the Chicagoland Speedway.
Sincerely,
Paul and Mary Bernhard
Paul and Mary’s Raceway Camping
23263 S. Cherry Hill Rd.
Manhattan, IL 60442
815-478-5774
