Orlando Speed World Dragway

Jim Kelley · 08-11-2012, 07:46 PM

Orlando Speed World Dragway has been in exsistence since the 1960's. BUT IT IS TRUE THE DRAGWAY STRIP IS CLOSING AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Walmart has purchased the property that is now leased by Orlando Speed World this would explain why Carl did not renew his lease. Walmart will be building a very large distribution center on this property. Wonder if the residences will be happy with this noise? Thanks for the memories, good times and great friends Orlando Speed World you will be missed RIP.

SSGN · 08-11-2012, 08:45 PM

That is too bad,looks like what is old is new again.The very reason NHRA was started is now the reason more guys are street racing.As more tracks close and faster cars are produced from the factory it looks like street racing will gain popularity again.That was a nice track and good racers

Kevin

Phillip marvetz · 08-11-2012, 09:11 PM

I can street race for free you know. Sorry to hear about this, Maybe Wallmart will sponsor one of Forces daughters next.

art leong · 08-11-2012, 09:12 PM

I guess our SSSSA race will be close to the last race there. It's a trip for me but I've always liked this track. It will be missed.

keith ohanesian · 08-11-2012, 09:30 PM

This sucks! I have met a lot of great people racing there and have a lot of great memories.. Just another reason why this is no longer fun.

Myron Piatek · 08-11-2012, 10:52 PM

Any "official" confirmation anywhere?
I only ask because that rumor has popped up a time or two in the last year or so.
A more optimistic rumor was that another track operator was interested in taking over. But it's been just talk, nothing "official". It's bad enough that CFRC drags were just shut down.

Joe Pinkston · 08-11-2012, 11:05 PM

Myron, I just checked the Yellowbullet site and nothing recent is there. Yellowbullet is mainly a grudge racing/outlaw street racing type of site, but the people that post there are pretty much on top of any news like that. Orlando is my favorite place to race mainly because of Carl, the Weisinger family and the crew there. I would sure hate to see it no longer in existance.

Hey Dan Moore, you're #1.

RIP Mark Graham & WB Hutto

08-11-2012, 08:45 PM	#2
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 131 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Orlando Speed World Dragway That is too bad,looks like what is old is new again.The very reason NHRA was started is now the reason more guys are street racing.As more tracks close and faster cars are produced from the factory it looks like street racing will gain popularity again.That was a nice track and good racers Kevin

08-11-2012, 09:11 PM	#3
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Orlando Speed World Dragway I can street race for free you know. Sorry to hear about this, Maybe Wallmart will sponsor one of Forces daughters next. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

08-11-2012, 09:12 PM	#4
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Orlando Speed World Dragway I guess our SSSSA race will be close to the last race there. It's a trip for me but I've always liked this track. It will be missed. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

08-11-2012, 09:30 PM	#5
keith ohanesian Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 392 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Orlando Speed World Dragway This sucks! I have met a lot of great people racing there and have a lot of great memories.. Just another reason why this is no longer fun. __________________ No prep is king

08-11-2012, 10:52 PM	#6
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Orlando Speed World Dragway Any "official" confirmation anywhere? I only ask because that rumor has popped up a time or two in the last year or so. A more optimistic rumor was that another track operator was interested in taking over. But it's been just talk, nothing "official". It's bad enough that CFRC drags were just shut down.

08-11-2012, 07:46 PM	#1
Jim Kelley Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Orlando Speed World Dragway Orlando Speed World Dragway has been in exsistence since the 1960's. BUT IT IS TRUE THE DRAGWAY STRIP IS CLOSING AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Walmart has purchased the property that is now leased by Orlando Speed World this would explain why Carl did not renew his lease. Walmart will be building a very large distribution center on this property. Wonder if the residences will be happy with this noise? Thanks for the memories, good times and great friends Orlando Speed World you will be missed RIP.

08-11-2012, 11:05 PM	#7
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Orlando Speed World Dragway Myron, I just checked the Yellowbullet site and nothing recent is there. Yellowbullet is mainly a grudge racing/outlaw street racing type of site, but the people that post there are pretty much on top of any news like that. Orlando is my favorite place to race mainly because of Carl, the Weisinger family and the crew there. I would sure hate to see it no longer in existance. Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. RIP Mark Graham & WB Hutto __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST Last edited by Joe Pinkston; 08-12-2012 at 08:57 AM.