New Dragstrip at Montgomery MO...

jmcarter · 10-25-2011, 10:22 AM

Saw this news release and wondering if anybody (Bret?) has a take on what prompted this since it's less than 60 miles from St Louis which is now back on the schedule. Sort of surprising to see a track opening given the financial situation many tracks are currently in. This track and the one southwest of Seattle are the only two I've heard of being opened.

http://www.nhradiv5.com/apcm/templat...8244&zoneid=15

rawhide · 10-25-2011, 10:32 AM

I really like the shovel handles
Roland

Dan Bennett · 10-25-2011, 11:02 AM

Since you mentioned Gateway, I'm still a bit confused about the whole thing. Just last week, I see that the ADRL has booked a race there for next year.

Problem is, I live in the St. Louis area and even with keeping an eye peeled have yet to see any announcement that anything is concrete about the track reopening.

A while back the new owner was named, but the last stories I saw referred to him negotiating with the various owners of the site along with trying to work out a plan to pay back taxes owed to the State of Ilinois. I've never seen anything that papers were signed or that the project is a go.

I guess I'm just surprised that so many people seem to be committing to a track that doesn't seem to be a sure thing yet.

As for the new track out I70, I wish them the best in getting it up, running, and successful.

FED 387 · 10-25-2011, 11:54 AM

not sure if this is the track but Lucas (yes that Lucas) is supposedly involved in developing a new track in Missouri--FED387

D5 Matt · 10-25-2011, 01:09 PM

The new Mid America Raceways has been in planning for awhile. Probably almost since the old MAR track in Wentzville, MO closed down in 05'. After attending the Division track operator meeting last January things began to take shape a bit. After many meetings with the city they received approval at the beginning of October to move forward at the current location.

I was surprised at the attendence at the groundbreaking. It was great to see that many racers there to show their support. Even the Kuhlman's, the owners and operators or Tri-State Raceways in Earlville came down to show their support. The shovels really were pretty cool! They have a pretty aggressive target plan to open in early 2012.

Track website - http://www.marpark.net/

10-25-2011, 10:22 AM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,378 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	New Dragstrip at Montgomery MO... Saw this news release and wondering if anybody (Bret?) has a take on what prompted this since it's less than 60 miles from St Louis which is now back on the schedule. Sort of surprising to see a track opening given the financial situation many tracks are currently in. This track and the one southwest of Seattle are the only two I've heard of being opened. http://www.nhradiv5.com/apcm/templat...8244&zoneid=15 __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

10-25-2011, 10:32 AM	#2
rawhide Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 270 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: New Dragstrip at Montgomery MO... I really like the shovel handles Roland

10-25-2011, 11:02 AM	#3
Dan Bennett Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 438 Likes: 845 Liked 592 Times in 135 Posts	Re: New Dragstrip at Montgomery MO... Since you mentioned Gateway, I'm still a bit confused about the whole thing. Just last week, I see that the ADRL has booked a race there for next year. Problem is, I live in the St. Louis area and even with keeping an eye peeled have yet to see any announcement that anything is concrete about the track reopening. A while back the new owner was named, but the last stories I saw referred to him negotiating with the various owners of the site along with trying to work out a plan to pay back taxes owed to the State of Ilinois. I've never seen anything that papers were signed or that the project is a go. I guess I'm just surprised that so many people seem to be committing to a track that doesn't seem to be a sure thing yet. As for the new track out I70, I wish them the best in getting it up, running, and successful.

10-25-2011, 11:54 AM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,418 Likes: 523 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: New Dragstrip at Montgomery MO... not sure if this is the track but Lucas (yes that Lucas) is supposedly involved in developing a new track in Missouri--FED387

10-25-2011, 01:09 PM	#5
D5 Matt Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Dragstrip at Montgomery MO... The new Mid America Raceways has been in planning for awhile. Probably almost since the old MAR track in Wentzville, MO closed down in 05'. After attending the Division track operator meeting last January things began to take shape a bit. After many meetings with the city they received approval at the beginning of October to move forward at the current location. I was surprised at the attendence at the groundbreaking. It was great to see that many racers there to show their support. Even the Kuhlman's, the owners and operators or Tri-State Raceways in Earlville came down to show their support. The shovels really were pretty cool! They have a pretty aggressive target plan to open in early 2012. Track website - http://www.marpark.net/