Still don't think you should be counting motordrome out yet, no one has said it is closed. No one is selling their cars, equipment or panicking that i have heard, as far as i know they are still working on their cars, so maybe the doubters of asphalt racing should just hold of till something is official. I just don't see this area with no asphalt racing, to many good racers and asphalt fans. I have faith someone or a group will step up, that's just my feeling.
Will the motordrome guys...
Started by smokin66, Feb 07 2013 02:00 PM
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#41
Posted 17 February 2013 - 12:09 PM
#42
Posted 17 February 2013 - 12:25 PM
Still don't think you should be counting motordrome out yet, no one has said it is closed. No one is selling their cars, equipment or panicking that i have heard, as far as i know they are still working on their cars, so maybe the doubters of asphalt racing should just hold of till something is official. I just don't see this area with no asphalt racing, to many good racers and asphalt fans. I have faith someone or a group will step up, that's just my feeling.
Well said. Hold your cards, we might have a bingo.
#43
Posted 17 February 2013 - 02:04 PM
Yeah, because a track that struggled to stay open when the economy was good is totally going to flourish when the economy is shit.
Do you ever think before you post?
Ever meet the guy that was promoting it??? That sums it up right there! Do you ever know what your talking about before you post???
#44
Posted 17 February 2013 - 02:31 PM
Ever meet the guy that was promoting it??? That sums it up right there! Do you ever know what your talking about before you post???
I understand basic business. You, apparently, don't. All the tracks around now struggle to get full fields, and every track in the area except for Lernerville gets lackluster crowds for weekly shows and you think it's prime time for somebody to add another track to the mix? One that was never all that strong to begin with?
It boggles my mind how you can think this is a good idea. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised because the idiocy that comes out in your posts on a regular basis is par for the course here on ole' Racestud.
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#45
Posted 17 February 2013 - 05:52 PM
I think people are not counting Motordrome out yet, they are just praying and hoping that laskey is gone for good. Running the place the way he did and not paying the drivers just doesn't work. Not to mention the so called rule changes he wanted to put into place this year would only chase more people away.(something he is very good at). People just don't have the money to keep making all those changes year after year. And people are just fed up with the way he runs his so called rodeo.Still don't think you should be counting motordrome out yet, no one has said it is closed. No one is selling their cars, equipment or panicking that i have heard, as far as i know they are still working on their cars, so maybe the doubters of asphalt racing should just hold of till something is official. I just don't see this area with no asphalt racing, to many good racers and asphalt fans. I have faith someone or a group will step up, that's just my feeling.
#46
Posted 17 February 2013 - 07:06 PM
I understand basic business. You, apparently, don't. All the tracks around now struggle to get full fields, and every track in the area except for Lernerville gets lackluster crowds for weekly shows and you think it's prime time for somebody to add another track to the mix? One that was never all that strong to begin with?
It boggles my mind how you can think this is a good idea. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised because the idiocy that comes out in your posts on a regular basis is par for the course here on ole' Racestud.
Well....I guess its my 453 to your 2709....Posts that is So Apparently a lot more idiocy comes out of your keyboard than mine! I really doubt you would want want to compare my business knowledge to yours! I currently own two successful business's ....and have owned companies from Pa. to California! And have been involved in every aspect of racing for 37 years! Next.....
#47
Posted 17 February 2013 - 07:13 PM
Stan would have to have balls the size of grapefruits to start the season without squaring up with every racer and employee that he screwed over last year.
#48
Posted 17 February 2013 - 07:28 PM
Even if he did square up with everyone, would you trust him after what he did? I know a lot of people who won't be back if Stan is. He doesn't care about who he owes money to, he will just have that "I got the only game in town" attitude . The same attitude that drove a lot of people away already. If Stan runs Motordrome we will race at Erie rather then put up with Stans "It's my rodeo attitude" !! Lets ALL pray that someone else steps up to run Motordrome.Stan would have to have balls the size of grapefruits to start the season without squaring up with every racer and employee that he screwed over last year.
#49
Posted 17 February 2013 - 07:48 PM
I personally dont run asphalt, but several of my friends do and I attend every friday. If its the only game in town im sure most will be back. But if I raced there I would make sure I got something back somehowEven if he did square up with everyone, would you trust him after what he did? I know a lot of people who won't be back if Stan is. He doesn't care about who he owes money to, he will just have that "I got the only game in town" attitude . The same attitude that drove a lot of people away already. If Stan runs Motordrome we will race at Erie rather then put up with Stans "It's my rodeo attitude" !! Lets ALL pray that someone else steps up to run Motordrome.
#50
Posted 17 February 2013 - 08:01 PM
Well- the new word is we will have a track- and it will be Stan and we will hear soon. What this means if its true is uncertain. SUPPOSEDLY some late model guys or business owners (may be one in the same) kicked the cash and are having Stan run it. HERES THE QUESTION-Is Stan making all the decisions as the past few years OR will those guys have a say in its running? We will see soon and that will make all the difference. Someone previously commented noone is selling their stuff-guys are working on their stuff......I speak to alot of guys and few are working on their cars or spending money. As for selling their stuff-whos in a hurry to sell what we will get 50 cents on the dollar for anyways? No guys arent selling but there isnt much of a market out there either. If its who the rumors say it is-noone will be suprised. As for changes we will have to wait-im not that optimistic. Best of luck to all.
#51
Posted 17 February 2013 - 10:56 PM
Well....I guess its my 453 to your 2709....Posts that is So Apparently a lot more idiocy comes out of your keyboard than mine! I really doubt you would want want to compare my business knowledge to yours! I currently own two successful business's ....and have owned companies from Pa. to California! And have been involved in every aspect of racing for 37 years! Next.....
You are a mouth breathing idiot if you think I'm going to believe that bullshit (or anybody else for that matter). You don't understand jack shit about the real world son.
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#52
Posted 17 February 2013 - 11:14 PM
You are a mouth breathing idiot if you think I'm going to believe that bullshit (or anybody else for that matter). You don't understand jack shit about the real world son.
Son???? I was born in the fifties???? What year were you Hatched??? This topic is about racing....Not our personal differences! I have more respect than to continue in your ridiculous rant! You have anything else to say....PM me!
#53
Posted 18 February 2013 - 12:37 AM
i dont have a fight in this story and i agree starting a track now would be very tough but if you live in westmoreland county which is one of the bigger counties their is. there is nowhere to go that is close. yes, if you live in new ken maybe but there are a lot of people that live in latrobe, greensburg, north huntigton area and there is no track close to go to. i also know traveling is part of going to races but with gas prices the way they are i was very selective when going to lernerville since it takes 45 to 50 minutes at least and the weather can be different there. at one time you could get to latrobe, jennerstown, and motordrome in a reasonable amount of time. all i am saying is that in the future maybe someone will open one of these tracks and do it right. i think one of these tracks could do well espcailly if it was dirt although i dont dislike the pavement. i think sometimes these guys want to go big to fast and fail. build your base first.
Edited by scottspecialk, 18 February 2013 - 12:39 AM.
#54
Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:07 PM
You are a mouth breathing idiot if you think I'm going to believe that bullshit (or anybody else for that matter). You don't understand jack shit about the real world son.
BaconBits this time you are way wrong.
I have known ExpressMan for quite a few years and everything he posted is 100% the truth.
If you don't want to believe it and call juvenile names that's up to you....
#55
Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:15 PM
BaconBits this time you are way wrong.
I have known ExpressMan for quite a few years and everything he posted is 100% the truth.
If you don't want to believe it and call juvenile names that's up to you....
Thank-You D1RT....Some guys Just like to hear themselves talk...as my Dad used to say!
#56
Posted 18 February 2013 - 01:33 PM
Latrobe used to get between 6-8 late models before the bamster and his economic wrecking crew gained power so what exactly is bacon bits wrong about ?Thank-You D1RT....Some guys Just like to hear themselves talk...as my Dad used to say!
#57
Posted 18 February 2013 - 02:40 PM
[quote name='TheLegend' date='Feb 18 2013, 03:33 PM' post='360284']
Latrobe used to get between 6-8 late models before the bamster and his economic wrecking crew gained power so what exactly is bacon bits wrong about ?
Your deff wrong on that # of cars, they averaged 12-16 at their worst, but they did lack quality lates. Keith Barbara prob won 60-75% of the races he entered. I do miss the place though, the track sure was lighting fast, but a lawsuit waiting to happen though.
Latrobe used to get between 6-8 late models before the bamster and his economic wrecking crew gained power so what exactly is bacon bits wrong about ?
Your deff wrong on that # of cars, they averaged 12-16 at their worst, but they did lack quality lates. Keith Barbara prob won 60-75% of the races he entered. I do miss the place though, the track sure was lighting fast, but a lawsuit waiting to happen though.
#58
Posted 18 February 2013 - 07:12 PM
Latrobe isn't the biggest track in this state.....Selinsgrove is. but by far the fastest! And it was never raced on since entirely reclayed in 2007! Just one practice session in late 2007! I did see Jim Lepro run several laps that day without lifting! Pretty impressive! Nothing there to hit but the front stretch wall! I think that leads to bravery as well! Can have a bad wreck there for sure! I've seen many there over the years! Also can run the softest tires you have in the trailer all night long! Maybe all season long! Great Place! I would say 20 was the average car count in the early 2000's And not all quality cars either! But just like everywhere else...the top five were as good there as anywhere! I would blame the payout on the car counts and quality not being better! The better cars don't run for peanuts....... Inless its a small track!
#59
Posted 20 February 2013 - 07:07 AM
That place was fast... tight turns, long straights, very hard on motors we lost one there in 05. With a smaller cube motor you need some gear in it to get off those turns but, you sure pay for it at the end of the straights... lol.
#60
Posted 02 March 2013 - 07:38 PM
???????Will the motordrome racers convert to dirt or make the haul to erie?
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