(Jackson, Mn.)– The Jackson Speedway holds its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony this weekend at the Jackson County Fair.
This year’s inductees include Mike Thurmer of Jackson, a long-time official going back to the years when the Jackson VFW operated the track; Matt Spies of Spirit Lake, a four-time point title winner; Larry Smith of Windom, a long-time driver at the speedway; and Joel Taylor of Milford who will be honored posthumously. Taylor lost his life at the Jackson Speedway in a tragic crash in 1980.
The induction ceremony will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday (July 31st) in the Anderson Building at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.