No Problem Raceway Sold

[Pat Joffrion]

Just wanted to give ya'll a heads-up. Linda & I are announcing that we have agreed to sell a majority interest in NPR to a New Orleans group of racers. We will become minority owners, which will give us a chance to take a break from the day-to-day operations of the track.

Relax. We will still be here to run the NHRA events at NPR (somebody has to park the early-bird rigs on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday ), but we need a break from the daily grind we’ve been under for the past 10 years. It won’t be much of a break for the next few months with the D-4 Lucas Oil race and a Pass Time production in May, and the NHRA Unleashed race in June. We will still live in our house at the track entrance when we are here, so we really won’t be going away.

Since our rear-end auto accident in May of last year, both of us are suffering from back and neck injuries. My neurologist encouraged me to avoid any chance of another concussion, so I sold my stocker real cheap to a friend, and gave my super-stocker to a couple of local bracket racers to play with. I had them take it home to get it out of my race shop, because I kept hearing it call my name, tempting me to take her down the track one more time.

Who knows? Without us having to be here for payroll, paying the bills, and running the office, you just might see us at several of the divisional and national events. Our plans are to fly our plane across the country visiting other racetracks, offering the owners our perspective on how to improve their facilities and operations to become more successful. Guess we will consider ourselves as “consultants”?

If we can be of help to any of ya’ll, just give me a call on my cell at (985) 665-7145, or e-mail me at patjoffrion@hotmail.com.

C-Ya down the road.

Pat “No Problem” Joffrion

[rx dealer]

Pat, I wish you and your family good luck, although I have never been to no problem I can understand you need a break, my wife and I own a small town pharmacy for the past 18 years and understand the daily grind. Have fun flying ...Luke Awdish SS 311

[danny waters sr]

You are gonna be a hard act to follow.... Enjoy life and good luck.

[Julie Jordan]

Congratulations on your upcoming "retirement"! Hope you and Linda have a wonderful time be-bopping around.

[Chad Rhodes]

Pat, I know this has been a while coming and I am happy for you both. Make sure the new owners realize that your never ending dedication to the racers is why the place is such a success. I hope they carry that on.

I'll be down this weekend to drink a few beers with you, and thanks for the deal on the stocker its gonna be a great little race car once i get it a little more hp

[Alan Roehrich]

Pat, congratulations. I hope your health improves, and I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labors. If the new owners abide by your sage wisdom, they'll succeed beyond what they ever thought possible.

[Jim Wahl]

I guess we all knew this was coming. Lord knows you certainly deserve a break as you have worked so hard to make NPR one of the premier and fun tracks in this country or anywhere else! You two have fun and don't go too far! We still need people like you in this sport. Jim

[Greg Hill]

Congratulations old friend. I know you and Linda have both put your heart and soul into No Problem and I hope it paid off for you. Good luck with your future plans. I know a bunch of race tracks that could benefit from your wisdom.

[Jeff Lee]

Speedworld in Whitman, AZ would be a great place for you to drop in as a consultant!

[Dan Bennett]

Pat, I think I know where you're coming from since a motorcycle wreck in 03 changed my life forever. As much as I hate to see you leave the "funnest" track in the country I I think you and Linda are doing the right thing.

At first I was really upset to lose your talents, but then it dawned on me that now you might have a chance to show the other 95% of track operators how a facility OUGHT to be run.

Best wishes and never forget to have fun.