New racetrack for Kentucky

Larry Hill · 01-12-2013, 07:52 PM

There is a new racetrack coming to western KY. It is located in Paducah and is about 25 minutes from where we live. It is called Beacon Raceway and is owned by top fuel driver Keith Murt and Dr. Blane Grow. We went to a meeting this afternoon where somewhere around 300 people showed up to get information on the new track. It is on the same site as the old track that was there long ago. ( I know it was there 35 years ago, because while I was still in the hospital after the birth of our son, Chris, Larry ran our VW bus there and won a little money.)

There seems to be lots of interest in the 1/8th mile track. It will start out running Super Pro, Pro, Footbrake and Trophy with other classes added possibly as interest is shone. Right now they are not affiliated with any sanctioning but will be talking with them later.

Rob Petrie E395 · 01-12-2013, 10:56 PM

Was the meeting at the track? If so how did it look? I hear they have spent alot of money on it with new surface, tower, walls ect. Sounds like a nice place from what I have heard.

Philip Saran · 01-13-2013, 04:10 AM

Nice to hear about the addition of a drag strip, even 1/8th mile verse
what is happening in California and Arizona with the closing of tracks.

Larry Hill · 01-13-2013, 11:27 AM

Rob everywhere you looked the track had been improved. New 175' concrete pad, rest of track resurfaced, updated guard rails, new lighting system, enlarging paved parking, new timing system, new score boards, PA system, and a few more things I forgot. Oh yeah and a beer garden! I hope that the tract uses real VHT, so if there is any short comings of the new track operation the important issue of traction is not one of them!

Chris Hill · 01-13-2013, 11:43 AM

What day of the week are they racing?

jmcarter · 01-13-2013, 12:55 PM

Originally from Paducah, know the 3/8 dirt track has a pretty big program running Saturdays so would this be a Friday night/Sunday type deal since the track is at the same complex? Racing there Friday nights would be good I would think.

01-12-2013, 07:52 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,922 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	New racetrack for Kentucky There is a new racetrack coming to western KY. It is located in Paducah and is about 25 minutes from where we live. It is called Beacon Raceway and is owned by top fuel driver Keith Murt and Dr. Blane Grow. We went to a meeting this afternoon where somewhere around 300 people showed up to get information on the new track. It is on the same site as the old track that was there long ago. ( I know it was there 35 years ago, because while I was still in the hospital after the birth of our son, Chris, Larry ran our VW bus there and won a little money.) There seems to be lots of interest in the 1/8th mile track. It will start out running Super Pro, Pro, Footbrake and Trophy with other classes added possibly as interest is shone. Right now they are not affiliated with any sanctioning but will be talking with them later. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-12-2013, 10:56 PM	#2
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: New racetrack for Kentucky Was the meeting at the track? If so how did it look? I hear they have spent alot of money on it with new surface, tower, walls ect. Sounds like a nice place from what I have heard.

01-13-2013, 04:10 AM	#3
Philip Saran Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Parker, CO. Posts: 728 Likes: 165 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New racetrack for Kentucky Nice to hear about the addition of a drag strip, even 1/8th mile verse what is happening in California and Arizona with the closing of tracks. __________________ Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

01-13-2013, 11:27 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,629 Likes: 1,922 Liked 10,681 Times in 2,222 Posts	Re: New racetrack for Kentucky Rob everywhere you looked the track had been improved. New 175' concrete pad, rest of track resurfaced, updated guard rails, new lighting system, enlarging paved parking, new timing system, new score boards, PA system, and a few more things I forgot. Oh yeah and a beer garden! I hope that the tract uses real VHT, so if there is any short comings of the new track operation the important issue of traction is not one of them! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

01-13-2013, 11:43 AM	#5
Chris Hill Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 655 Likes: 8 Liked 244 Times in 26 Posts	Re: New racetrack for Kentucky What day of the week are they racing? __________________ Chris Hill https://ihmusedparts.com

01-13-2013, 12:55 PM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,294 Likes: 2,371 Liked 3,173 Times in 971 Posts	Re: New racetrack for Kentucky Originally from Paducah, know the 3/8 dirt track has a pretty big program running Saturdays so would this be a Friday night/Sunday type deal since the track is at the same complex? Racing there Friday nights would be good I would think. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table