Award-Winning Illinois Historian & Author of 30 Published Historical Works
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for preserving local history.
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Exciting News!!
The first of two landmark books celebrating Illinois history is now available for pre-publication order.
The History and Legacy of Meadowdale International Raceway
First Collector’s Edition
Now Accepting Pre-Publication Orders
Reserve your personally signed and individually numbered Collector's Edition before all 500 copies are spoken for.
Once this first Collector's Edition sells out, it will never be reproduced.
Collector's Edition Features:
· Over 550 large-format pages
· Hundreds of rare and previously unpublished photographs
· Beautiful full-color, premium-quality printing throughout
· Smyth-sewn hardcover binding for lasting durability
· Personally signed by the author
· Limited Collector's Edition
· Comprehensive professional index for easy reference
First Edition Collector's Edition
This First Collector’s Edition represents the most comprehensive history of Meadowdale International Raceway ever published. It has been produced to archival standards and is intended to serve as the definitive historical reference for generations to come.
Special Note: This is not a reprint of my 205-page 2011 Meadowdale book. It is an entirely new book—completely rewritten and vastly expanded from 205 pages to more than 550 pages, with hundreds of additional photographs, years of new research, and the complete story of Meadowdale International Raceway from its conception through its lasting legacy.
For nearly seventy years, Meadowdale International Raceway has remained one of America's most legendary road-racing circuits. Its story deserves more than scattered memories and magazine articles—it deserves to be preserved in a definitive historical record.
After years of research, thousands of hours of writing, and the collection of hundreds of rare photographs from archives and private collections across the country, that history is finally here.
This extraordinary volume is far more than a racing book.
It is a museum-quality historical work that chronicles the complete story of Meadowdale—from its conception and construction through its glory years, its closing, and its remarkable preservation. Every chapter brings the raceway back to life through detailed research, firsthand accounts, rare documents, newspaper coverage, maps, memorabilia, and hundreds of historic photographs—many published here for the first time.
Whether you stood along the Monza Wall, raced Meadowdale, volunteered to preserve its history, attended the annual MIRPA car shows, or simply appreciate the golden era of American road racing, this book was created for you.
This is the most comprehensive history of Meadowdale International Raceway ever published—and it is unlikely that another work of this scope will ever be produced.
Exclusive Pre-Publication Price
Signed Collector's Edition
Only $150 when ordered directly from Aleo Publications.
Suggested Retail Price on Amazon after publication: $185
Reserve your personally signed copy today and own what promises to become the definitive reference on one of America's most unforgettable road courses.
Exclusive Pre-Publication Offer
Only 500 First Edition Collector's Editions will be produced.
Each volume will be:
· Individually numbered (No. ___ of 500)
· Personally signed by the author.
· Beautifully bound in a premium Smyth-sewn hardcover designed to last for generations.
Collectors often value the earliest edition numbers, and reservations will be filled in the order they are received. Those wishing to obtain one of the lower edition numbers are encouraged to reserve their copy as early as possible.
Pre-Publication Orders Now Open:
The History and Legacy of Meadowdale International Raceway
PRE PUBLICATION ORDERS NOW OPEN
Sale Price:
$150.00
Original Price:
$185.00
Signed Premium Collector's Edition
Pre-Publication Reservation
$150.00
Suggested Retail Price on Amazon after Publication: $185.00
Reserve your personally signed and numbered copy today.
Pre-Publication orders will ship by September 10, 2026
Special Note: This is not a reprint of my 205-page 2011 Meadowdale book. It is an entirely new, completely rewritten, and vastly expanded work—more than 500 pages in length—featuring hundreds of additional photographs, years of new research, and the most comprehensive history of Meadowdale International Raceway ever published.
PRE PUBLICATION ORDERS NOW OPEN
Reserve Your Signed, Numbered Collector’s Edition
Reserve one of only 500 signed and individually
numbered Hardcover Collector’s Editions.
Pre-Published Orders will ship by September 10, 2026
The Second Landmark Book Scheduled for Release:
Elgin Through the Ages: A Visual Chronicle
Scheduled for publication by September 2026
Volume I of a Two-Volume History
After more than three years of research, writing, photography, and design, Aleo Publications is proud to announce the release of Elgin Through the Ages: A Visual Chronicle – Volume I.
This remarkable 340-page, full-color hardcover and softcover edition is one of the most comprehensive histories ever published about the City of Elgin. Filled with hundreds of rare historic photographs, maps, documents, and illustrations, the book tells the fascinating story of Elgin's growth—from its earliest Native American inhabitants and pioneer settlers to the rise of industry, transportation, business, education, and community life.
More than simply a collection of photographs, this volume brings Elgin's past to life through carefully researched stories and engaging narratives that preserve the city's rich heritage for future generations.
Produced in partnership with the Elgin History Museum, this project represents a shared commitment to preserving our local history. In keeping with that mission, 50% of the net profits from every book sold will be donated to the Elgin History Museum to support its ongoing educational and preservation efforts.
Whether you are a lifelong Elgin resident, a former resident, a local historian, genealogist, educator, or simply someone who appreciates the stories that shaped our communities, this book is destined to become an important addition to your library.
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