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FIRE DESTROYS KEIZER ALUMINUM WHEELS FACTORY On Wednesday night, May 26, the Keizer Aluminum Wheels factory caught fire and was unable to be extinguished until four hours later. It left the business as a complete loss that may well cost upwards of $4 million to rebuild. The company is based in Orange City, Iowa, and produces aluminum wheels for a wide-range of motor racing disciplines. The cause of the fire was yet to be determined at press time. The company tweeted out a message to their customers in the aftermath of the fire. “We are devastated. We’re heartbroken for all Keizer customers that have taken us here. We don’t know if this is the end, or a new beginning. We’ll have temp office set up on Tuesday to start fielding questions. We appreciate the prayers from our racing family. Luv you all.” Best wishes to the Huisman family and all the folks at Keizer as they determine their next steps and sort out the future of their family business.
Photos: Jeff Bylsma
ANOTHER TRACK REOPENS – MONETT IS BACK! One year after losing their season championships to rain, the Monett Motor Speedway in Missouri has reopened under new management. The season opener was June 19 for the 2021 season. The speedway runs on Saturday nights and features five classes of cars – Midwest Modifieds, B Modifieds, USRA Hornets/Mini Stocks, POWRi Super Stocks and Pure Stocks. The ASCS Sprint Cars will also make a visit to the speedway this summer but the late models have been dropped from the weekly lineup.
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DIRT EMPIRE MAGAZINE • ISSUE 04 - 2021
