Oahe Speed Way, The Dam Fast Track

[Curt Rees]

Originally Posted by my69396

I am sorry to say that this is what happens when support from the racers doesn't meet the owners expectations. If this is what you like to do it is a lot better to race at a track that may not be National Event caliber and race locally than to not race at all. Most owners don't keep the track open to make a lot of money it is more a passion. But when the reality hits home that it's not working it's time to move on, be it sell it to some else with the same passion or make it into a campground. To bad this is in the latter.

One of the issues here is population, or lack of. We did not have the support of the young crowd. I sponsored Street Trophy for years, I think the most points chasers we ever had was maybe 7. The high school classes were about the same.

Our JR classes were pretty decent, several moved up to the other bracket classes as they grew older. Our motorcycle, sportsman, pro and super pro did OK. Midwest Class Racer S/SS series always had a good turnout.

The association that leased the track the last 2 years did a good job. The intent was not to make money, but to keep it open. The lease was paid in accordance with the contract, no issues there.

Time to move on. I am not sure how far I will travel next year with fuel prices as they are.

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Curt Rees