The city of Galesburg and the entire community at Galesburg Speedway are mourning the loss of “Bad” Brad VanAvery, who in many ways was the heart and soul of the Galesburg Speedway.
VanAvery passed away recently, and many are trying to find the words to describe how much he meant to them. The longtime number 38 driver was honored in memory recently by Galesburg Speedway, which did their best to put into words just what he meant to the speedway.
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It’s never easy to lose a legend. “Bad” Brad VanAvery was more than a name, he was Galesburg Speedway. For nearly as long as the track has stood, Brad stood with it. He wasn’t just a champion or a winner of countless races and big events.
As they reflected, they explained just how embedded in the culture of Galesburg Speedway his legacy and presence were:…