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« on: February 12, 2012, 17:44:17 pm » |
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Fasterbrit
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2012, 17:52:13 pm » |
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johnl
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2012, 18:09:16 pm » |
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Where and when will this all end?? The economy needs to make a major turn for things to improve. Based on the world economy I have grave concerns for our future.
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Volkswagens Limited, Der Kleiner Panzers Founder Member
Celebrating 61 years of Volkswagens in my life 1963-2024
Life is a learning experience and then you die but when you do you've lived a good life if you contributed to your fellow man.
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2012, 18:13:08 pm » |
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2012, 19:58:29 pm » |
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Where and when will this all end?? The economy needs to make a major turn for things to improve. Based on the world economy I have grave concerns for our future.
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2012, 20:49:38 pm » |
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another california track closing....so suprising  |
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2012, 21:01:32 pm » |
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Is drag racing losing popularity or the economy is that bad to make close such facilities?
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Dan Mazur
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2012, 21:13:50 pm » |
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Our hobby is a luxury that only exists and thrives in a healthy economy.
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Don't worry. It's mutual.
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Susy
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2012, 21:25:14 pm » |
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I think we all need to think good positive thoughts, and hopefully someone bought it and is going to make the effort to make it better for the racers.
Rich will let us all know as soon as he hears anything, so we just need to wait and see what happens! And I know Rich is already thinking other possibilities, he is not the type to roll over and play dead, as most of you know!
It obviously is a waiting game till the official announcement is made!
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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2012, 22:50:33 pm » |
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The newspaper says they are already dismantling the grandstands ! Doesn't sound good. Am keeping fingers crossed ! |
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Gary Justus
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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2012, 23:40:30 pm » |
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Possibly Lucas Oil will purchase the track.
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2012, 00:50:31 am » |
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Mike H.
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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2012, 00:53:58 am » |
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Thanks for the photos Javabug ! I have some great memories there ! |
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« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2012, 01:48:26 am » |
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Today I pulled our BMW M5 out of storage and we took it for a drive to Pasadena for lunch at one of our favorite places. On the way up the 605 freeway I made a stop in front of Irwindale Raceway. The Marque was not working and there were no signs posted anywhere of future events. All of the gates were closed and no activity going on.
Some years ago we saw Ontario Motor Speedway close and sat vacant for a long period and then finally torn down. If you drive by there today and don't remember you'd never know such a place existed. I hope this isn't the fate of Irwindale.
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Volkswagens Limited, Der Kleiner Panzers Founder Member
Celebrating 61 years of Volkswagens in my life 1963-2024
Life is a learning experience and then you die but when you do you've lived a good life if you contributed to your fellow man.
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Gary Justus
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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2012, 02:00:55 am » |
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"Some years ago````" ~~~~What!_ 30 years, or so?!?!  |
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« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2012, 02:32:53 am » |
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Well , since Chevy Volt sales are in the toilet , and therefor not much (Green Racing) going on , we are considered the (enemy) by Mr.Obama and his gaggle of political pals across the country. If Motorsports were outlawed , what political party do you think would be responsible for it ? No Brainer....  |
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« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2012, 02:38:41 am » |
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It's a sad sad day for another So Cal Raceway!
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« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2012, 03:05:28 am » |
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Well , since Chevy Volt sales are in the toilet , and therefor not much (Green Racing) going on , we are considered the (enemy) by Mr.Obama and his gaggle of political pals across the country. If Motorsports were outlawed , what political party do you think would be responsible for it ? No Brainer.... |
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Born in the '80s, stuck in the '70s.
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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2012, 03:40:14 am » |
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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2012, 04:10:47 am » |
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Bring back Vegas !!
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« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2012, 04:45:14 am » |
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Really sad news. I was just telling a friend that I'd wish they would move the Bug in from Fontucky to Irwindale. Let's hope that someone steps in and takes it over. Can't believe they'd just trash it.
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« Reply #21 on: February 13, 2012, 04:58:40 am » |
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John Palmer
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« Reply #22 on: February 13, 2012, 05:38:48 am » |
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Really sad news. I was just telling a friend that I'd wish they would move the Bug in from Fontucky to Irwindale.
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Ed, I assume you have not driven a fast car down the right lane? Not to mention the bump which unweights the fast cars. Irwindale leaves a lot to be desired, hopefully a new owner will want to invest some money into the drag strip. Only time will tell. |
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« Reply #23 on: February 13, 2012, 05:51:51 am » |
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True John, I can't speak of the track, only the location.
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DKK Ted
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« Reply #24 on: February 13, 2012, 09:56:47 am » |
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I think we all need to think good positive thoughts, and hopefully someone bought it and is going to make the effort to make it better for the racers.
Rich will let us all know as soon as he hears anything, so we just need to wait and see what happens! And I know Rich is already thinking other possibilities, he is not the type to roll over and play dead, as most of you know!
It obviously is a waiting game till the official announcement is made!
I agree with Suzy, we should all just wait and see what happens, before we make conclusions on what is going on. Maybe somebody IS going to buy the track and fix it up, and there is still time for Rich to make a move, lets just wait and see. Hope for all of us, it'll all be good at the end. Ted |
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Fastbrit
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« Reply #25 on: February 13, 2012, 10:31:16 am » |
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On the DKP e-mail grapevine: "Buster John Varella drove by the track today and it is over tractors were taking away cement bariors today. Track website is down." However, it seems possible that Lucas have purchased the facility – this from our very own Suzy over on the UACVW board: I just found this, so maybe Lucas Oil has bought it, and it will be a positive for us racers!
2012 Lucas Oil Modified Series Race Dates:
March 24 - Lake Havasu 95 Speedway
April 28 - Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway
May 12 - Las Vegas Bull Ring
June 2 - Irwindale Speedway
July 28 - Madera Speedway
August 25 - Irwindale Speedway
September 22 - Las Vegas Bull Ring
October 13 - Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway
November 3 - Lake Havasu 95 Speedway
November 17 - Las Vegas Bull Ring
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« Reply #26 on: February 13, 2012, 17:52:17 pm » |
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Not good, loved going there on a Thursday night prior to any of VW weekends....... Will really miss this as this was the first track I raced on in the states.........
Hope all workout for the employees and the racers alike, it's a pity that the powers at be don't realise that this keeps street racing at bay as well.
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Dan Mazur
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« Reply #28 on: February 13, 2012, 23:29:22 pm » |
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There are still two more venues that could be used for the Drag Day events.
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Don't worry. It's mutual.
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Rick Meredith
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« Reply #29 on: February 14, 2012, 00:54:26 am » |
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There are still two more venues that could be used for the Drag Day events.
Fontucky and??? |
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