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Summer Smith, daughter to Steve Smith and sister to Stevie Smith was shot and killed Friday as she and her fiancee were robbed at gun point on a highway outside of Putnam County in Florida.  An investigation is ongoing as the search for her killer continues this week.

Summer accompanied her dad and brother to sprint car races on many occasions, and will be missed by all.  The entire staff at Eldora Speedway offers their condolences to the Smith family as they work through this difficult time.

14th Annual Evening for Race Fans The Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce NASCAR driver and two time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip will be the featured guest at their 14th Annual Evening for Race Fans. Each year this event provides race fans a great evening of entertainment and is also an important fundraiser for the Chamber and State of the Heart Hospice.

The event will take place on Friday, December 12th at Romer’s Catering and Banquet Facility in St. Henry, Ohio. The doors will open at 5:00.The evening includes an autograph session, a buffet style dinner, interviews with Michael Waltrip and other racing personalities. Mike King of the Indy Radio Network will serve as master of ceremonies.

Cost per person is $50.00 and must be purchased prior to the event. For more information call the Celina-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce at (419) 586-2219 or visit the Chamber website at www.celinamercer.com

Be sure to pick up the latest Eldora Speedway information while in attendance as well! Several pieces of literature surrounding the 2009 season will be available!

[CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKET ORDER FORM]

It won’t be long now!  Eldora lit up the Darke County sky earlier this week as track lights and safety lights were tested and tuned in preparation for the season opener this Saturday…