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     Xb9 |
This in from the Fasttrax website: Official Un-official Rumors « on: July 06, 2008, 11:31:49 AM » Fact: * the track is being sold, still pending * they have conducted EPA testing, paperwork is nearly done * the ownership should transfer by August * the entire track will be repaved, possible new layout but similar to old * all structures will be torn down and rebuilt including the bridge * the track will be widened and extended over 2 miles * tire walls will be either moved back or replaced with newer safety barriers * it will be a "country club" type facility similar to Autobahn * construction will begin in September, sorry no October round * track should re-open by June, our schedule will be similar to this year's, Putnam in March/April and round 2 back at Nelson in June * I am trying to get us a last round at Putnam for this year * I am trying to get us another track to race at as well for next year * track management has assured me they will help accommodate us as much as possible to maintain our schedule for next year * track fees will double, however the facilities will be better than Mid-Ohio, hopefully we will have a better turn out so I wont have to raise our fees * all of this information is pending the sale, so let's just wait and see, I will keep you updated | ||
| Dano_12s |
Did a couple days there w/Bob Stanley and his team,great bunch of folks always willing to help out.Haven't been back since Bob passed away.I'll look forward to returning.Was surprised at how many big names have been there and loved the layout of the track. | ||
| Xb9 |
The layout is superb, hope they don't change it too much. Just a guess but they may decide to slow it down a bit; it's extremely fast and run off room is at a premium. Really nice to see someone get it with capital that will repave/widen and bring it up to modern standards. I can't wait till next summer! I cut my teeth on that track back in the late 70's through '86, It's got a rich history. I also worked for Bob as an instructor, and still help out with the Fasttrax 'family' once in a while. Great group. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
It sure could use a face lift. If your there, I will see you this weekend. | ||
| Knickers |
I just rode there for the first time two weeks ago for the WERA round. I loved the layout. Its fast and fun if a little bumpy, but those tire barriers are scary close - even for a slowpoke like me. |
