Ideas to Build a new Drag Strip

[Dick Butler]

Don, Good ideas. Build something EVERYONE can enjoy while they are there. Bowling Green not only has the electric hook ups they have the amusement park. I honestly believe that is one of the reasons the early SportsNationals were a hit.Family all had a part of the day. Campground available, Water slides. I need to get to Norwalk to see that facility as I hear great stories....Your ideas should be taken more seriously by a big development group

[Run to Rund]

Add to the list:
enough racer population to make a profit
good weather and no rain year-round
low entry fees
perfect track prep every time
no noise-hating neighbors with lawyers

[Kenny Wigington]

I think its a great plan ! Evidently, it's to be in Nevada, going by #15 ! Rename the Mustang Ranch into The Camaro Corral, and whalah !

[Dan Bernay]

Gotta be less than an hour from my house.

[cicero819]

Don great thread, I enjoyed your great zest for investment. The first thing to find would be a loving city council with the Mayor in your back pocket(not an unobtainable goal, Detroit would be a good place to start or in my own backyard Montreal). Like they say, location,location an Indian Reserve would be my first choice as they're quite progressive in the entertainment and gambling field. My first requirement of any new track would be a quality Rest area with proper showers(men and woman) on a par of many Flying J's were they clean the showers after every person using it, I wouldn't have any problems paying extra for($5) wouldn't break the bank for any promoter.Noise and hotels do not go hand in hand.lol Great ideal, keep them coming. CR

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Dan Bernay

Gotta be less than an hour from my house.

This Track should be in The 6th largest City in The US Phoenix,AZ . The Old Firebird Drag Strip would be perfect if the new owners and management would spend the Money. I hope they do The new management have not really indicated to any one what all will be done to the Race track . I gave them these suggestions will see what happens >

[jmantle]

Having the grandstands within eyesight of the track should be included. I was introduced to drag racing at the old San Gabriel track and being close to the action made it much more exciting for the spectators. The closest thing to it we have in div 6 is Spokane, much better than having to use binoculars to see the action.

[Tom keedle]

the consesion stand has to have rubber hot dogs or i ain't coming!

[Mark Yacavone]

How about some shade in the pits and grandstands .....