Memphis next?

CMcAllister · 03-31-2022, 02:56 PM

https://wreg.com/news/local/is-this-...n-near-future/

Is this the end? Memphis Raceway’s fate in near future

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Could the roar and rumble of dragsters and stock cars be leaving an iconic Shelby County racetrack? There are rumors Memphis International Raceway might be closing at the end of May.

Social media is buzzing about the possible closing and demolishing of the facility and there’s even petition to keep it open.

It’s a deafening roar that gives avid drag racing fans goosebumps and has been the signature sound of Memphis International Raceway since it opened in the late 1980’s.

Clay Millican from Drummonds, Tennessee is a six time IHRA World Champion who’s grown up racing at this facility near Millington. He’s shocked by rumors the drag strip, two drift tracks, an auto-cross and a NASCAR track could soon be closed and demolished, possibly making way for a warehouse complex.

The last track owned by IRG. A major clown show from the start. I believe this is the last one they had. The others are still open.

Casey Miles · 03-31-2022, 05:03 PM

I believe PBIR is a sister IHRA track to Memphis, PBIR is becoming a Walmart warehouse complex. Closing April 23 for good. They sold the stands and timing systems already. Get this, they are selling the last laps on each track for $500., they can go "F" themselves!

Casey Miles
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340Cuda · 04-01-2022, 12:48 PM

Since Memphis is where Hot Rod's Drag Week is supposed to start and stop this year this subject is of great interested to the Drag Week community.

Brian Lohnes did a little investigation for us and confirmed the track is sold and the employees are already finding jobs other places.

Bill

HR9121 · 04-02-2022, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey Miles

I believe PBIR is a sister IHRA track to Memphis, PBIR is becoming a Walmart warehouse complex. Closing April 23 for good. They sold the stands and timing systems already. Get this, they are selling the last laps on each track for $500., they can go "F" themselves!

Casey Miles
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Couldn't of said any better myself Casey!

DanielB · 04-02-2022, 04:49 PM

April Fools...maybe?

Mark Yacavone · 04-02-2022, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DanielB

April Fools...maybe?

I don't think so...Reported here on 3/29

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Memphis, too ? :-(

https://wreg.com/news/local/is-this-...n-near-future/

ausby · 04-04-2022, 01:28 PM

IHRA selling properties left and right.

03-31-2022, 02:56 PM	#1
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 564 Likes: 12 Liked 791 Times in 223 Posts	Memphis next? https://wreg.com/news/local/is-this-...n-near-future/ Is this the end? Memphis Raceway’s fate in near future MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Could the roar and rumble of dragsters and stock cars be leaving an iconic Shelby County racetrack? There are rumors Memphis International Raceway might be closing at the end of May. Social media is buzzing about the possible closing and demolishing of the facility and there’s even petition to keep it open. It’s a deafening roar that gives avid drag racing fans goosebumps and has been the signature sound of Memphis International Raceway since it opened in the late 1980’s. Clay Millican from Drummonds, Tennessee is a six time IHRA World Champion who’s grown up racing at this facility near Millington. He’s shocked by rumors the drag strip, two drift tracks, an auto-cross and a NASCAR track could soon be closed and demolished, possibly making way for a warehouse complex. The last track owned by IRG. A major clown show from the start. I believe this is the last one they had. The others are still open.

03-31-2022, 05:03 PM	#2
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 694 Likes: 122 Liked 451 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Memphis next? I believe PBIR is a sister IHRA track to Memphis, PBIR is becoming a Walmart warehouse complex. Closing April 23 for good. They sold the stands and timing systems already. Get this, they are selling the last laps on each track for $500., they can go "F" themselves! Casey Miles Stock

04-01-2022, 12:48 PM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,613 Likes: 3,506 Liked 704 Times in 305 Posts	Re: Memphis next? Since Memphis is where Hot Rod's Drag Week is supposed to start and stop this year this subject is of great interested to the Drag Week community. Brian Lohnes did a little investigation for us and confirmed the track is sold and the employees are already finding jobs other places. Bill

04-02-2022, 04:49 PM	#5
DanielB Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Memphis next? April Fools...maybe?

04-04-2022, 01:28 PM	#7
ausby Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: springfield tn Posts: 48 Likes: 3 Liked 32 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Memphis next? IHRA selling properties left and right. __________________ Ausby Brewington A231 S/G