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[sg1838]

Jason;
Do you think they would try to make a move on Rockingham?Clear Channel doesn't seem to be showing much interest in IHRA as faras acquiring new track affiliations.
Ed

Ed,

Rockingham is an interesting proposition, as NHRA certainly could use the exposure in the auto racing capital of the US, Charlotte, NC. Charlotte is halfway between the races at Virginia and Atlanta, but even those are about 150 miles away. There's a good population base in that area too, so I think geographically it makes sense.

That said, I don't know if Rockingham is NHRA caliber or not currently, or if it could be made NHRA caliber. I'm not 100% certain of the history of the track, but I think at one point not too long ago it was NHRA sanctioned but then switched back to IHRA. But, maybe I'm remembering another track.

Regardless, maybe somebody else could chime in on the current condition of the track, but I think it would make sense from NHRA's standpoint. Of course, IHRA might not be so willing to let them go either (I don't think there is another track in the Charlotte area that is even remotely close to being big enough to host an IHRA or NHRA national event).


Jason Oldfield
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