E Town rumors are true

Bob Don · 01-16-2018, 11:59 PM

That really sucks if it's true. I've always considered E-Town one of the premier tracks in the northeast. First went there in the 70's and have a lot good memories from there.

David Lee · 01-17-2018, 12:53 AM

i guess leasing the land out is going to be more profitable than racing. The NHRA most likely did not give them a cut from the races there to keep it open

richie 2 · 01-17-2018, 08:26 AM

tks. nhra....they helped losing the D1 stuff @ SAN-AIR also.

Shaun Quill · 01-17-2018, 08:34 AM

That’s messed up

John Kissel · 01-17-2018, 08:43 AM

My car and I are very sad and disappointed. Atleast Lions and O.C.I.R went out in style. John Kissel K242

HR9121 · 01-17-2018, 09:08 AM

Updated National event schedule.

http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...463&zoneid=175

Mike Jones · 01-17-2018, 09:35 AM

I was I of 4 teenagers who went to the Summernationals in 1974. We slept in a tent west of the track, where today, the trailers lineup waiting for the track to open. We drank beer, no shower for 3 days. There was a huge bonfire of used slicks, that really was out of control. I believe the next year was the last year for camping in tents as the outhouses were set on fire and burned to the ground. A few knuckleheads ruined it for everyone. Did I mention we drank beer? They raced the fuel cars well into the night, it was just incredible.
It seems like they have been under pressure since the 1980`s from growing
neighborhoods behind the track. Curfews and walls just delayed the inevitable. If we could follow the money, I`m sure we would see the " why did and how could this happen?"
It still feels like the untimely death of a dear friend.

Mike A114

Pete Lanciers · 01-17-2018, 09:22 AM

Truly SAD!

I had hoped to return to compete there after I retire next year... I made my 1st 1/4 mile pass there in 1968 having grown up in Highland Park, NJ. When I think of how Richie & Vinnie struggled for it's success throughout the early days it's hard to fathom selling out their dream. I guess it's telling of the times we find ourselves in that the demise of both E-town and Pro Stock seems synchronized as was their emergence...

Seems only fitting, since I was at the first, that I go home for the Summernats even if I can't compete, to at least witness and honor the end of a truly golden era in our sport.

SS/1230 · 01-17-2018, 09:34 AM

What a shame.. has always been a great track, close to home. Looked forward to the 2 races there every year in D-1. Many good memories at E-town, met my wife there, won national there in 2014, and I hate to see it go. NHRA has gone down hill the last number of years, and to them this isn't even a blip on their radar. People could care less about the racers and the heart and soul they poor into this sport. Its an "on to the next one" kind of attitude. And the non-racers that surround E-town raceway park have done nothing but complain about that facility, and are probably throwing a party right now. Incredibly disappointing...

- James Fontana
SS/1230
STK/1230

01-16-2018, 11:59 PM	#1
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,116 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true That really sucks if it's true. I've always considered E-Town one of the premier tracks in the northeast. First went there in the 70's and have a lot good memories from there. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS Last edited by Bob Don; 01-17-2018 at 12:27 AM.

01-17-2018, 12:53 AM	#2
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true i guess leasing the land out is going to be more profitable than racing. The NHRA most likely did not give them a cut from the races there to keep it open

01-17-2018, 08:26 AM	#3
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 971 Likes: 426 Liked 205 Times in 93 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true tks. nhra....they helped losing the D1 stuff @ SAN-AIR also.

01-17-2018, 08:34 AM	#4
Shaun Quill Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hockessin DE Posts: 228 Likes: 32 Liked 105 Times in 26 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true That’s messed up

01-17-2018, 08:43 AM	#5
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 766 Liked 230 Times in 94 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true My car and I are very sad and disappointed. Atleast Lions and O.C.I.R went out in style. John Kissel K242

01-17-2018, 09:08 AM	#6
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true Updated National event schedule. http://www.nhraracer.com/content/gen...463&zoneid=175 __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

01-17-2018, 09:35 AM	#7
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true I was I of 4 teenagers who went to the Summernationals in 1974. We slept in a tent west of the track, where today, the trailers lineup waiting for the track to open. We drank beer, no shower for 3 days. There was a huge bonfire of used slicks, that really was out of control. I believe the next year was the last year for camping in tents as the outhouses were set on fire and burned to the ground. A few knuckleheads ruined it for everyone. Did I mention we drank beer? They raced the fuel cars well into the night, it was just incredible. It seems like they have been under pressure since the 1980`s from growing neighborhoods behind the track. Curfews and walls just delayed the inevitable. If we could follow the money, I`m sure we would see the " why did and how could this happen?" It still feels like the untimely death of a dear friend. Mike A114 Last edited by Mike Jones; 01-17-2018 at 09:46 AM.

01-17-2018, 09:22 AM	#8
Pete Lanciers Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 382 Likes: 867 Liked 627 Times in 156 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true Truly SAD! I had hoped to return to compete there after I retire next year... I made my 1st 1/4 mile pass there in 1968 having grown up in Highland Park, NJ. When I think of how Richie & Vinnie struggled for it's success throughout the early days it's hard to fathom selling out their dream. I guess it's telling of the times we find ourselves in that the demise of both E-town and Pro Stock seems synchronized as was their emergence... Seems only fitting, since I was at the first, that I go home for the Summernats even if I can't compete, to at least witness and honor the end of a truly golden era in our sport. __________________ Pete Lanciers PAL Automotive Racing Stock 7801

01-17-2018, 09:34 AM	#9
SS/1230 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 127 Likes: 2 Liked 61 Times in 16 Posts	Re: E Town rumors are true What a shame.. has always been a great track, close to home. Looked forward to the 2 races there every year in D-1. Many good memories at E-town, met my wife there, won national there in 2014, and I hate to see it go. NHRA has gone down hill the last number of years, and to them this isn't even a blip on their radar. People could care less about the racers and the heart and soul they poor into this sport. Its an "on to the next one" kind of attitude. And the non-racers that surround E-town raceway park have done nothing but complain about that facility, and are probably throwing a party right now. Incredibly disappointing... - James Fontana SS/1230 STK/1230

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