Motorsports
NASCAR collection keeps man’s memory alive
BIRCH RUN, Mich. (WNEM) – There are 1,100 NASCAR model cars and trucks on display in a memorial museum at the Birch Run Speedway. The NASCAR room is in memory of Jeffrey Dobson, who put together the collection. He passed away, and his museum needed a new home. Family friend Dana Wiltse knew where the […]
BIRCH RUN, Mich. (WNEM) – There are 1,100 NASCAR model cars and trucks on display in a memorial museum at the Birch Run Speedway.
The NASCAR room is in memory of Jeffrey Dobson, who put together the collection. He passed away, and his museum needed a new home.
Family friend Dana Wiltse knew where the cars could go so many others could enjoy them: at his friend Andy Suski’s speedway.
“It melts my heart. I know Jeffrey, his son, was one of my good friends and I know the time and effort that goes into having something like this. And to have Andy Suski be able to continue it and keep it so the public can enjoy it, this means everything,” Wiltse said.
Jeffrey’s dad, Jimmy Dobson, was able to see the NASCAR room’s new home that’s keeping his son’s memory alive.
He’s 96 years old and in poor health, so seeing the room was very special for him.
“It makes me feel proud that we had this after my son died at 42, and it’s certainly a tribute to him and my family. My daughter, and I had six children and I only have one left and I brought her here today to show her off,” he said.
This Friday, May 2, you can check out this memorial museum and watch some races for Birch Run Speedway’s opening day.
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