jeff scott
February 13, 2025 | By Steve Eighinger
Looking back, I realize how much I enjoyed the years I was able to call Bob Scott a friend. When I moved to Quincy late in the summer of 1998, Bob, who died Monday at age 78, was one of my first contacts. At the time, Bob owned and operated the local dirt track, Quincy…
Read Full Article April 21, 2024 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — When Quincy businessman Jeff Scott vowed to revive the Grand Prix of Karting, one of his immediate goals was to bring back popular flagman Jason Burgess. Mission accomplished. Burgess, who lives about a mile from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind., has agreed to be a part of the rebirth of the…
Read Full Article February 23, 2024 | By Steve Eighinger
QUINCY — Jeff Scott readily admits between now and early June he’s likely going to need more than 24 hours in most days. But that’s OK. He’s ready. In fact, he’s more than ready for the challenges that await. Scott, family and friends are undertaking the project of reviving the the Grand Prix of Karting…
Read Full Article February 21, 2024 | By J. Robert Gough, Publisher
QUINCY — As one iconic local racing family ends its run at South Park, another is stepping up to take its place. The Quincy Grand Prix will return June 8-9 to South Park, with Jeff Scott running the event. Scott, who was the promoter at Quincy Raceways after following in the footsteps of his grandfather,…
Read Full Article November 25, 2021 | By Muddy River News
QUINCY — Jeff Scott believes enough is enough. Scott, one of the operators of the family owned Scottie’s Fun Spot at 8000 Broadway, said the business is cracking down on youth-related rowdyism and vandalism. Anyone under 18 years old must now be accompanied by a parent or guardian while on Fun Spot property. The only…
Read Full Article February 24, 2025
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