Um, have you priced the infield course? Even SCCA has opted not to do their annual autox there anymore.
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Um, have you priced the infield course? Even SCCA has opted not to do their annual autox there anymore.
TMS will allow us to run the parking lot on the infield.
The first AutoX event I attended was a PCA event at Ranger's Stadium. There was more than enough room and IIRC it was concrete.
Is that still rentable?
Yes, I know it's too expensive.Quote:
Originally Posted by OZMDD
Do we know how large it is? Surface type? Price?Quote:
Originally Posted by ken o
Limited availability. Maximum cost!Quote:
Originally Posted by EricJ
I think the last I heard those sites were 12 times more expensive than mineral wells. To pay for that we either need 12 times as many entrants or raise entry fees to around $500. Both are not likely to happen.
Pssst ... you can tell us where this site is ... I promise we won't tell anyone! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadtrash
It is a public road race. We will make a loop from GWB turnpike onto Trinity Mills then up Marsh and back to GWB. Trophies at your house when we are finished.
I'm sure the local law enforcement will chip in with performance awards too.
Andy, you have done a great job getting new sites. I am not a big fan of the Mesquite sites we have better options at the moment. I would not mind having one event a year at the Mesquite sites just to keep our feet in the door just in case we lose some or all of the other sites. Hope that never happens but you never know. Keep up the good work. Can’t wait to see the new site if that works out.
The open road event sounds like a hoot, can't wait;)
Sounds good to me, we can all take a dip in the pool and drinks at the bar ... but it would be unfair to everyone else since that is my "Home" track!Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadtrash
Dallas Raceway isn't out of the picture yet. I've spoken with the management at the site and there might be some good news soon.
Why is that a problem? I have been to many events and other sites where this is the norm.Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
Mike, I agree that everyone has their own opinions and views on the different sites. But the Mesquite lots are just too small, gravely and dangerous for anything but an STR miata:cat:
In all seriousness, it is nice to have lot owners who are excited about us attending. But just because the ugly girl gets excited about the possibility of a date with you, doesn't mean you should actually take her out.
Like Robert said, we have better options for now. Hopefully it never comes down to Mesquite being the ONLY option, otherwise I will be making some long drives to other regions for events.
Fixed it for you, J-Fo. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ratt_finkel
I can definately understand your concerns for safety, especially since you have appeared on the insurance exclusion list.Quote:
Originally Posted by ratt_finkel
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Man, tough crowd. A guy careens down a mountain ONCE and never hears the end of it.
That may have been the case when we ran the vette. But that was like 3 years ago. Still has nothing to do with "cars" leaving the grid area.Quote:
Originally Posted by altiain
He's a good sport about it. I'm sure if it started to get on his nerves he would let us know.
Not that we would stop or anything:punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by nomadtrash
Looks like good news (the following was posted on Facebook)
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Dallas Raceway
I don't know the details, but I see Jan and Allie posting that Ken has called Molly and they have the track.
As soon as I know more details, I will post them, I will be updating DallasRaceway.com with next weekends events and as always posting that to Facebook.
I know we have to get the timing computer fixed, so that we have proper times on the track. I would guess that Ken will be working with IHRA to see if we can get the Divisional back on Track and he will be talking with the XDRL about reversing their decision as well.
I can assure you that if Jan and Allie are posting that this is not a hoax and Dallas Raceway is very much alive and shall be now for a long while. Woo Hoo.
More stuff on the Facebook.
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Dallas Raceway · 4,995 like this
13 minutes ago ·
GREAT News this week.
What a way to start a week, after the week we had last week, Dallas Raceway is alive and should have a long life. Ken and Molly will continue to be a fixture in Crandall, TX with Dallas Raceway. After all the rumors last week, and folks jumping the gun, Dallas Raceway no longer has bank issues with the previous owner. We are proud to say, we are here to stay. Thank all of you that stood beside us and prayed for us, we certainly appreciate it.
Now that we have the good news, the not so good news, we are still having computer issues on the timing equipment and we are working to get that fixed. We hope to have it fixed this week. As soon as we know it is fixed then we will post what is happening this weekend. With exception of this weekend and the IHRA Pro Am that was scheduled, which we are working to get it rescheduled now, the schedule is still fixed and we don’t anticipate any other issues with the schedule.
Stay tuned and we will be posting what is happening this weekend as soon as we have the timing computer fixed, Ken does not want to post an event then have to cancel it if the computer is not fixed.
We are here, and we are still the Concrete Palace, the Dallas Raceway!
Huzzah!
Latest from their FB page (thanks POS Racing):
Dallas Raceway has new owners as of Monday May 6th, Mike & Sharon Adcock. I assure all of you that this race track is now in the best of hands that it could have ever had. This is a transition for us all but we are here to make this race track what it was built for in the beginning. We assure you that we are going to work very hard to make this place your home away from home as well as having shows booked that will keep you entertained. Kelly Duncan is the new Track Manager. Monica Duncan will be running the tower. We will have the best of the best crew to run the track properly. We are all so excited to get started on making this "THE" place to race! Please bare with us while we make all the necessary upgrades & repairs that the track needed to have a safe & clean environment for racers & their families. We are going to be keeping you all updated daily on our progress. Mike & Sharon are very eager to open up for business so we know that this is going to move fast & the opening day with the new owners will be very soon!
Well, this is good news. But now...if they are going to be doing some renovations, I hope they have a place for the equipment other than the lot we use...
This muddies the waters even more I think. Depending on the new owners views, I would not be too confident autocross will continue at DRW. They may choose to focus on their core business and not take in the extra income we provide. Alternatively, they may start charging significantly higher fees than the we currently pay which would likely reduce the number of events the various clubs hold at that venue.Quote:
Originally Posted by wrx74
Which would be a shame. Honestly, what kind of money is that place going to make on a Sunday just sitting there empty...
I've been in contact with the new owners and the new manager. No news to report yet.
While I agree DRW needs to be put on the back burner for primary autocross sites. You are being awwfully presumptive here for no reason. Lets see how things play out.Quote:
Originally Posted by TxCoyote
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Originally Posted by TxCoyote
+1 I think TxCoyote is the glass 1/2 empty type. ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by ratt_finkel
At happy hour he is glass mostly empty.
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Originally Posted by nomadtrash
We have a positive advocate in Mike Massey, whose family runs/ran the snack bar concession. He has assured me that he will go to bat for us if he's still at the table, in terms of highlighting the numbers we bring and the family-friendly nature of autox.
I don't think it needs to be on the back burner. My comment was only in response to the optimism. We do not know what the new owners vision is and until he commits to us (or not) we are in limbo. ER has 3-4 more events scheduled there and we will need to source new venues fairly soon if it is a no-go. We know how much you Hate Mesquite JFo but at least one of the next 3 will be there if DRW goes tits up.Quote:
Originally Posted by ratt_finkel
Only when you haven't refilled my glass you cheap bastard:punchout:Quote:
Originally Posted by POS Racing
See aboveQuote:
Originally Posted by nomadtrash
that's actually a good thing considering the alternative of not being around to hear the end of itQuote:
Originally Posted by TexasStig
every dark cloud has it's silver lining :burnrubr: living with my mistakes is nothing new, I always hope to be so fortunate
I spoke to the new management today. Dallas Raceway is not available for autocross any more. They want to concentrate on building up their core drag racing business. They will be scheduling drag racing on every Saturday and Sunday through the end of November. I suppose there is a small chance of a winter autocross.
Well damn. That's disappointing.
Let's see how Sunday drag racing in Texas heat fares. I suspect there may be a change of heart down the road.
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Originally Posted by OZMDD
I wish them the best, but I think they are going to have a hard time filling Saturday and Sunday events. They are just going to spread their Saturday night entrants over 2 days instead of 1 day.
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Originally Posted by OZMDD
My guess is they may have a change of heart but only when they go bankrupt again. We would be better served to find a place somewhere else. Preferably in the center of DFW. Anyone think we could get DFW to close a runway periodically?Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert