Famosa

mopacltd · 01-06-2016, 01:30 PM

Just read that the tower burnt this morning.

S/ST J718 · 01-06-2016, 02:40 PM

Chuck this is a sad day , hope all the new timing gear is has not burnt. Just as NHRA gets Tucson back in the ranks this happens. I just hope they still have a chance to have a full season of racing....

Floyd Staggs · 01-06-2016, 02:46 PM

From Facebook Famosa page
Good News and Bad News -
First off Auto Club Famoso Raceway would like to thank the Kern County Fire Department. Their efforts and quick response saved this season and the March Meet.
The Good News -
The new part of the tower where the almost irreplaceable timing equipment is kept, suffered some minor damage but the equipment inside was spared. If this part of the structure was lost, it would be practically impossible to have replacement equipment built and installed in time for the March Meet.
The Bad News -
The old part of the the tower that had recently been turned into a VIP and hospitality area is gone. The storage area below that housed mission critical equipment is also gone. The structure collapsed during the fire and everything in there was either heavily damaged or lost.
What This Means -
At this point we are still committed to the 2016 schedule as posted. We obviously have our work cut out for us and it will be a struggle to be ready for the MM Test & Tune, but we are committed to making this happen.
We have already been contacted by tracks, racers, fans, and companies across the US offering to lend, send, build, make happen whatever we need to be ready to run. The racing community is strong and we cannot express our heartfelt thanks to the offers of support.

mopacltd · 01-06-2016, 06:51 PM

If you go to "the Hamb" there are pictures posted.

S/ST J718 · 01-06-2016, 11:54 PM

here you go.....

Carguy49 · 01-08-2016, 02:01 PM

Thanks for posting the link to the video. Sounds like the March Meet will happen thanks to an amazing amount of effort. They said many people have offered help and equipment to make things right. Racers coming together - very cool.

01-06-2016, 01:30 PM	#1
mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 312 Likes: 412 Liked 124 Times in 44 Posts	Famosa Just read that the tower burnt this morning.

01-06-2016, 02:40 PM	#2
S/ST J718 Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: TUCSON , AZ. Posts: 168 Likes: 10 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Famosa Chuck this is a sad day , hope all the new timing gear is has not burnt. Just as NHRA gets Tucson back in the ranks this happens. I just hope they still have a chance to have a full season of racing....

01-06-2016, 02:46 PM	#3
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 152 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Famosa From Facebook Famosa page Good News and Bad News - First off Auto Club Famoso Raceway would like to thank the Kern County Fire Department. Their efforts and quick response saved this season and the March Meet. The Good News - The new part of the tower where the almost irreplaceable timing equipment is kept, suffered some minor damage but the equipment inside was spared. If this part of the structure was lost, it would be practically impossible to have replacement equipment built and installed in time for the March Meet. The Bad News - The old part of the the tower that had recently been turned into a VIP and hospitality area is gone. The storage area below that housed mission critical equipment is also gone. The structure collapsed during the fire and everything in there was either heavily damaged or lost. What This Means - At this point we are still committed to the 2016 schedule as posted. We obviously have our work cut out for us and it will be a struggle to be ready for the MM Test & Tune, but we are committed to making this happen. We have already been contacted by tracks, racers, fans, and companies across the US offering to lend, send, build, make happen whatever we need to be ready to run. The racing community is strong and we cannot express our heartfelt thanks to the offers of support. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

01-06-2016, 06:51 PM	#4
mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 312 Likes: 412 Liked 124 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Famosa If you go to "the Hamb" there are pictures posted.

01-06-2016, 11:54 PM	#5
S/ST J718 Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: TUCSON , AZ. Posts: 168 Likes: 10 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Famosa here you go.....

01-08-2016, 02:01 PM	#6
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,977 Likes: 2,466 Liked 2,939 Times in 707 Posts	Re: Famosa Thanks for posting the link to the video. Sounds like the March Meet will happen thanks to an amazing amount of effort. They said many people have offered help and equipment to make things right. Racers coming together - very cool. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.