speedworld closing

[SloSVO]

don't know if its been posted here, but there is a petition to keep speedworld open

http://signon.org/sign/keep-speedworld-raceway?source=s.em.cr&r_by=4712795&mailing_id=4651

[El Jefe]

Not the first time this has happened right? I thought the new neighbors tried to shut it down for noise

[trucker]

I put my name on that petition
I just think some rich bastard wants to build out there
just my opinion

[Wharf Rat]

Firebird might be in trouble, too.

http://bangshift.com/blog/is-firebird-international-raceway-going-to-close-in-2013.html

If they close both drag strips and the road courses I'm moving.

Or, we'll just have to start an underground street racing scene...

[Blackmagic1]

This sounds like what happened to Fremont Dragway in Fremont, CA. Some "rich types" convinced some gov officials they could make a ton of money buildin condos etc.., on that site. If anyone remembers Ontario Motor Speedway in California, they even shipped some of the walls to Fremont to use at the dragstrip. Well, the rich guys won, and it was closed. Worst part was, they then later found out they COULD NOT build there. As Fremont is only 15 FEET above sea level ! That area is basically a salt marsh, any tall heavy buildings will sink.As far as i know that land is sitting abandoned. (What a waste !!) :icon_cry:

[IansBAJ]

I signed it. It was awesome until I saw that nasty hag Maryrose Wilcox's name I was like whoa what am I signing again? :laufhing:

[JustaGT]

Damn, haven't even had a chance to visit a track yet since I moved out here.