Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix - Page 5

RobbieRacer · 03-28-2013, 07:55 AM

Gila River Raceway? That would be my guess.

Mark Yacavone · 03-28-2013, 02:01 PM

I don't believe they are taking the word Firebird completely out of the title at this time.

Kyle Kohr · 03-28-2013, 06:04 PM

Does anyone know how I can get a hold of charlie allen? I have a 68 dart that he raced in 68. I have pictures of it in the nostalgia super stock section 68 dart ss/ea 440. I would like to get more history of the car.

GarysZ24 · 03-28-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RobbieRacer

Gila River Raceway? That would be my guess.

x2 on that Robbie, if not "Wild Horse Pass Raceway" (or even "Speedway")?

Mark Yacavone · 04-01-2013, 03:19 PM

Guys ,we are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 27th.

I say tentatively, because there is a whole lot of work to be done beforehand.

Some of the equipment has not been purchased yet, staff has not been hired and so on..
This will all be assessed as soon as the current occupant has vacated the premises...
So, no events , nostalgic or otherwise will take place until this happens..
But look for the grand re-opening with The Southwest Nostalgia Drags..soon

RobbieRacer · 04-01-2013, 04:28 PM

I hope the new owners know how to prep the track. It sucked saturday. Cars were loose all day and one guy hit the wall. geez

Mark Yacavone · 04-01-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RobbieRacer

I hope the new owners know how to prep the track. It sucked saturday. Cars were loose all day and one guy hit the wall. geez

Robbie, You didn't think they would leave there with any extra glue left behind, did you?

Duster 7695 · 04-01-2013, 05:58 PM

That is what happens when you use cheap VP Lane Choice instead of the better and more expensive VHT. If I get hired back ,I hope I can convince the new management to spend the money and get a good quality product. I've gotten very tired of trying to make a junk product work like it should.

Raul

Jeff Lee · 04-01-2013, 07:30 PM

I saw Darren Dozel crash his T/S car around the 300' mark. Hate to see that happen but anybody that expected the track to be in tip-top condition with a bracket race, monster trucks and Robosaurus all wrapped up on the last event was kidding themselves.
I hope the new management buys the good stuff and we can move forward with a nice track once again. Maybe I'll get lucky and be at their first race!

GarysZ24 · 04-01-2013, 11:38 PM

Wow, more reason I'm glad I stayed away from there, since that LODRS mess. I hope that guy's allright, and Raul I too hope you'll have some influence on proper track prepping!?

03-28-2013, 07:55 AM	#41
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix Gila River Raceway? That would be my guess.

03-28-2013, 02:01 PM	#42
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,113 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix I don't believe they are taking the word Firebird completely out of the title at this time. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

03-28-2013, 06:04 PM	#43
Kyle Kohr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Myerstown Pa Posts: 26 Likes: 26 Liked 62 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix Does anyone know how I can get a hold of charlie allen? I have a 68 dart that he raced in 68. I have pictures of it in the nostalgia super stock section 68 dart ss/ea 440. I would like to get more history of the car.

04-01-2013, 03:19 PM	#45
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,113 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix Guys ,we are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 27th. I say tentatively, because there is a whole lot of work to be done beforehand. Some of the equipment has not been purchased yet, staff has not been hired and so on.. This will all be assessed as soon as the current occupant has vacated the premises... So, no events , nostalgic or otherwise will take place until this happens.. But look for the grand re-opening with The Southwest Nostalgia Drags..soon __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

04-01-2013, 04:28 PM	#46
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix I hope the new owners know how to prep the track. It sucked saturday. Cars were loose all day and one guy hit the wall. geez

04-01-2013, 05:58 PM	#48
Duster 7695 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 140 Likes: 1 Liked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix That is what happens when you use cheap VP Lane Choice instead of the better and more expensive VHT. If I get hired back ,I hope I can convince the new management to spend the money and get a good quality product. I've gotten very tired of trying to make a junk product work like it should. Raul Last edited by Duster 7695; 04-01-2013 at 07:41 PM.

04-01-2013, 07:30 PM	#49
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix I saw Darren Dozel crash his T/S car around the 300' mark. Hate to see that happen but anybody that expected the track to be in tip-top condition with a bracket race, monster trucks and Robosaurus all wrapped up on the last event was kidding themselves. I hope the new management buys the good stuff and we can move forward with a nice track once again. Maybe I'll get lucky and be at their first race! __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

04-01-2013, 11:38 PM	#50
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,266 Likes: 905 Liked 235 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Any update on Firebird/ SpeedWorld Phoenix Wow, more reason I'm glad I stayed away from there, since that LODRS mess. I hope that guy's allright, and Raul I too hope you'll have some influence on proper track prepping!? __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021)