10-year-old racing wonder to close out final Motor Mondays Sept. 7
Visitors will have an extra hour to view cars of all makes and models at the final "Motor Monday" scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. instead of the usual 5 p.m. start on Sept. 7 at the Depot, 319 N. River St. in East Dundee.
The show, open until dusk, welcomes all show cars, regardless of their make or model. Owners are asked to park along River and Meier streets in the downtown East Dundee district.
Designed to appeal to both families and car enthusiasts alike, "Motor Mondays" provides an opportunity for visitors to see their favorites up close. The event includes raffles, entertainment and food specials at local restaurants.
"Motor Mondays" will also be showcasing two race cars - the Prince DSR, a class D Sports Racer with top speeds of 170 miles per hour on the road track, and a 1998 Saturn SC2, described as the "World's Fastest Saturn."
East Dundee's own 10-year-old racing wonder, Damian Jigalov, will be on hand to display his championship motorcycle and share his young passion for the competitive racing sport as a member of the Western Eastern Road racing Association.
"Motor Mondays has been a huge success for us this season. We've had nearly a hundred cars at each of the events and it takes over the entire downtown district. It's a great excuse to get out and enjoy the Dundee area," said Lael Miller, East Dundee Village President.
There is no registration fee for car owners to participate and no entrance fee for visitors. Everyone is invited to come early and enjoy a simple night out in the downtown Dundee area. In case of inclement weather - just come to town and eat, drink and try to be merry at one of the local establishments. For more information on the day of, call (847) 426-2255 or go online to discoverdundee.org.
Motor Mondays
This car lovers' dream features nearly a hundred cars that are displayed throughout the downtown district. Presented as a fun evening event, it features a live DJ playing car-themed music, free raffles and Motor Monday food specials from downtown restaurants.
To learn more about Motor Mondays, visit www.discoverdundee.org or the Community Calendar at www.eastdundee.net or contact The Depot at (847) 426-2255.
Damian Jigalov
Ten years old and a student at Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee, Damian's first summer in road racing was shockingly successful - he won the championship his first year in the kid's class. In his second year, Damian raced nationally with the Western Eastern Road racing Association (WERA), a national racing organization. He raced in their kid's class and won that championship against much older kids. This year Damian is racing at the national level with WERA again but with WERA's approval he'll compete in the adult-only class. That's comparable to a Little League player being allowed to play for the Cubs. WERA's decision was based on the fact that Damian rode at a higher level and as such was completely unchallenged and undefeated in the kid's class.
It's quite an accomplishment for a 10-year-old to be allowed to race in the adult class but even more astounding, he won the first three races of this year in the adult class at the New Orleans Raceway, Talladega GP and Roebling Road raceway in Georgia. Damian has already been featured in Road racing World Magazine and in local newspapers.
Discover Dundee 2015 Sizzlin' Summer Events
The Village of East Dundee presents an event each week throughout the summer months. Events and their next dates are: Motor Mondays, Sept. 7; Tail Waggin' Tuesdays, Sept. 15; Wine Down Wednesdays, Sept. 23; and Thirsty Thursdays, Oct. 1. The Depot Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Farmers Market is held every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events are held at The Depot Visitors Center, 319 N. River St., East Dundee.
About the Village of East Dundee
The Village of East Dundee is home to 3,000 residents. Its downtown plan is to create a "culinary" district consisting of the right mix of restaurants, retail and community events to serve as a destination attraction for both residents and regional visitors. For more information on the plan, and all East Dundee events, please visit the community calendar on the village website at www.eastdundee.net.
About the Village of West Dundee
The Village of West Dundee, with a population 7,331, offers a small-town atmosphere and regional conveniences. Its community is showcased by the beautifully maintained turn-of-the-century architecture in the downtown historic district, adjacent to the picturesque riverwalk. Dining, shopping, entertainment and lodging opportunities include family-owned and national brand restaurants, Spring Hill Mall, Leafs Ice Center, Marriott and much more. For more information, visit www.wdundee.org.
Race cars on display
• Prince DSR with owner/driver Allen Skillicorn: Racing Class: D Sports Racer; Engine: Suzuki 1000cc 200 HP; Weight: 800 lbs.; Top speed: 170 mph.
• 1998 Saturn SC2 with owner Rick Zirk: "World's Fastest Saturn" per Al Tucci; Dominick Carpenter Pro Mod Chassis; Engine: 638 cubic inch; Powerglide transmission; <a href="http://www.worldsfastestsaturn.com">www.worldsfastestsaturn.com</a>
Sponsors: CarSmart Automotive, CarboTech Brakes, and Mid Atlantic Motorsports