Possible new Dragstrip in CT?? - Page 2

George Mirza · 11-03-2013, 06:45 PM

I think the only way we'll see a new dragstrip anywhere in New England would be if it was added to an already existing race track. 1/8 mile or 1/4 mile, build it, they will come.

I do find it interesting that Thompson is rebuilding it's old road course and plans on holding road racing events and just up the road in Palmer a group with the SCCA is build a complete new road racing facility. I didn't think that type of racing was that popular in this area.

I do have to agree with Jimi, the 100' drags is quite the joke, I've seen it a few times and it doesn't resemble anything we do here.

gmonde · 11-03-2013, 09:31 PM

I agee with George ,, it will be tough to open a new track in ct ,, talk with consumer reports may be Colchester can be bought back to life

COPPERN · 11-30-2013, 02:28 PM

Any new info on this ?

barnca2010 · 11-30-2013, 02:54 PM

Haven't heard anything.

barnca2010 · 12-03-2013, 09:11 AM

update..

http://hdra.net/

H.A.A.C. Racing · 12-03-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jimi

1/8 miles stinks!!!! in the story I just read he is speaking on behalf of all drag racers. he also arranges completely useless 100 ft crap!!!!!!! the guy (jay)trying to do it should just go back to hiding under his rock.

I would like and support more facilities but not this guy.

Just because you don't like it doesn't make it useless. I take any track opening in this god awful state.

Mark Markow · 12-03-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by H.A.A.C. Racing

Just because you don't like it doesn't make it useless. I take any track opening in this god awful state.

x's-2 . an 1/8 mile track would be fine with me. it would be a nice option to be able test locally. 30 min. ride for me vs. 1.45 min. to LVD. or 2.5 hours to NED. plus the awfull traffic going to NED. . i would save alot on travel expense. and if it does wind up under the ihra sanction. that's great too. it would be nice to get a couple ihra races back up north. now that empire is getting redone. maybe ihra will have a presence in the northeast again.

COPPERN · 12-05-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by barnca2010

update..

http://hdra.net/

Thanks for the update

barnca2010 · 12-13-2013, 10:39 AM

Looks like its real...

56sedandelivery · 12-15-2013, 04:20 AM

Along the same lines, there's a movement in FAIRBANKS, ALASKA to build a 1/4 mile drag strip in North Pole, Alaska, adjacent to the dirt track. It's already made it into council meetings. They could run snow machines in the winter. Butch/56sedandelivery.

11-03-2013, 06:45 PM	#11
George Mirza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Attleborough Ma. Posts: 522 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Possible new Dragstrip in CT?? I think the only way we'll see a new dragstrip anywhere in New England would be if it was added to an already existing race track. 1/8 mile or 1/4 mile, build it, they will come. I do find it interesting that Thompson is rebuilding it's old road course and plans on holding road racing events and just up the road in Palmer a group with the SCCA is build a complete new road racing facility. I didn't think that type of racing was that popular in this area. I do have to agree with Jimi, the 100' drags is quite the joke, I've seen it a few times and it doesn't resemble anything we do here.

11-03-2013, 09:31 PM	#12
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Possible new Dragstrip in CT?? I agee with George ,, it will be tough to open a new track in ct ,, talk with consumer reports may be Colchester can be bought back to life

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COPPERN Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Possible new Dragstrip in CT?? Any new info on this ?

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barnca2010 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 621 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Possible new Dragstrip in CT?? update.. http://hdra.net/ __________________ I take pictures. And shoot arrows. https://www.facebook.com/WHEELZUPRADIO

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barnca2010 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 621 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Possible new Dragstrip in CT?? Looks like its real... Attached Thumbnails __________________ I take pictures. And shoot arrows. https://www.facebook.com/WHEELZUPRADIO

12-15-2013, 04:20 AM	#20
56sedandelivery Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Possible new Dragstrip in CT?? Along the same lines, there's a movement in FAIRBANKS, ALASKA to build a 1/4 mile drag strip in North Pole, Alaska, adjacent to the dirt track. It's already made it into council meetings. They could run snow machines in the winter. Butch/56sedandelivery.