The Indiana racing community and racing in general has lost a special person with the passing of Charlie Shaw.

Along with many others in the racing community, I will always believe that if not for Shaw the historic Winchester Speedway would have been shuttered.

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Shaw, a native of Randolph County, loved the community and Winchester Speedway, elevating it to a recognized showplace for the sport.

Along with two partners, Shaw purchased Winchester Speedway in 1997. After losing money the first year of operation the two partners decided they didn’t want to be an owner of the track.

Shaw stepped up and became the sole owner of Winchester…

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