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[Tylervharris]

A few years back, he received a lifetime ban from the speedway after an incident in the pits with Rick Davis after a race. I was just trying to figure out how and why that ban got lifted.

[yfzracer21]

Integra shocks

Going out on a limb, he was there Monday testing with integra also..... Integra victory lane.... Just a hunch

[Tylervharris]

That's what I figured too. My other guess was they're trying to draw more late models in. But it seems pretty disrespectful to me. What Garvin did to Davis was completely unnecessary and inappropriate. The very least Marion Center could do is honor that ban.

[Paul55]

That is done and over with people make dumb decisions once in awhile. John I'm sure regrets it and has moved on and payed for his decisions. Right now tracks need as many cars as possible to show up. This Davis dude still race?

Edited by Paul55, 09 June 2014 - 10:34 AM.

[The Legend]

See that's a tough call , I wish they had an area set aside to allow pissed off drivers to fight but with lawsuits that's not going to happen . Didnt e supposedly blind side that Davis fella with a pipe ? If that's what happened he deserves banned, if he walked up and just went to the guys jaw he should be allowed back ...

[retiredracer]

yes the asshat hit him w a object messed him up good.   he shouldn't be allowed at anytrack. and if that shithole on the hill lets him there shame on them rick raced there for over 30 years!

[Tylervharris]

Yeah it was a surprise attack with a pipe. I believe Davis has retired now. He raced for a little bit after the incident.

[hammer time]

They ask Rick and he said to go ahead that he was done racing. That's what I herd

[yfzracer21]

Probably same reason he ran Bachmans car in the Bmain Friday and ran his car in feature... He has pull some where

[Skull]

Probably same reason he ran Bachmans car in the Bmain Friday and ran his car in feature... He has pull some where

He got busted trying to pull a fast one. It was stupid, anyway. Bachmann would have made the feature on his own. From what I understand someone went to the blackboard and told Smokey what was up.

 

As far as the lifetime ban from MCS, it would mean he was banned from the grounds forever, or until the track was under new ownership, AFAIC. But, I suppose if Rick Davis gave his blessing, MCS isn't going to turn the revenue away. Was he there testing or as a competitor? Because if he was there to race, I'd make sure he knew that he was on very thin ice. I had heard that when he raced at Lernerville the first time after this happened, he was made aware in no uncertain terms that was getting zero slack there.

[Tylervharris]

Ownership of MCS changed after the passing of Dave Potts. Hopefully, it's true that Davis gave the thumbs up. That would at least make it a little more understandable.

Skull: He was there last Monday for a test session with Integra Shocks. He then showed up the following Saturday for the regular night of racing. Not sure if it was for the double feature that week, promotional reasons, or because he wants to race there again. Probably a mix of all three reasons.

Another thing I was thinking about...

What would it take to get an Outlaw, Lucas, or NDRL race to go to MCS? No scoreboard, but plenty of seating, plenty of parking, not sure how large the pits are, but I believe there would be enough space for them as well...

[BaconBits]

Ownership of MCS changed after the passing of Dave Potts. Hopefully, it's true that Davis gave the thumbs up. That would at least make it a little more understandable.

Skull: He was there last Monday for a test session with Integra Shocks. He then showed up the following Saturday for the regular night of racing. Not sure if it was for the double feature that week, promotional reasons, or because he wants to race there again. Probably a mix of all three reasons.

Another thing I was thinking about...

What would it take to get an Outlaw, Lucas, or NDRL race to go to MCS? No scoreboard, but plenty of seating, plenty of parking, not sure how large the pits are, but I believe there would be enough space for them as well...

It would take about a 60k investment from the track to get a WoO/Lucas/NDRL show there. I don't see Marion Center ever doing that.

[Ring Gear]

Tylervharris

 

MCS was never sold after the death of Dave Potts but remains in the family.  The two daughters and a son-in-law now operate the Joint.

 

Notice I said " Operate " and not " Promote ".  There is a difference.

 

MCS would stand a chance of a Snow Ball in you know where to get a Lucas race.

 

The Lucas Series has standards that a track has to meet in order to gain a Lucas 

race and if I am correct MCS falls far short in any of them.

 

The seating I believe would be around 1200 people at best and as far as Rest Room facilities, for the lack of a better word could be called nothing more then 

" Out Houses ". 

 

There are more things that are required but I am not sure what they are.

 

There is ample parking. 'Bout the only thing the track has going for it.

 

The only one of the three that I could see happening would be the NDRL North East Series and it is not going to happen.

 

After 45+ years It is a shame that gradual improvements were not made over that  period of time.  That place was always "Operated" and never "Promoted".

 

As far as Dave Potts RIP, his only vision was as the track is now and no more.

 

As always just my opinion ....

[Tim W]

Lucas or World of Outlaws... Don't hold your breath. I don't know Lucas numbers but WoW are 65K, plus that much more needed in facility improvements.

[CHEYENNE]

Lucas or World of Outlaws... Don't hold your breath. I don't know Lucas numbers but WoW are 65K, plus that much more needed in facility improvements.

  They have as much of a chance,as Bradford getting a WoO race. Remember that post. Marion Center is a step above Bradford. Last time I was up there ,it was Hill Raceway. No way would I sit in those grandstands.

[dirtstudent2]

I enjoyed going to MCR the few times I have been there.  

 

What I remember as a fan going there is you got to get there real early to get a seat anywhere near the top row or to put your chair above the top row.  I remember a great place to get food and nice people working there.  Sure there was not  a score board but if your watching the racing, who cares.  

 

I read a complaint it should be up dated, but if old time racing is so great, then why not keep an old time track, old time.  I also remember and sort of expect the fog to roll in if the races don't get done on time.  Fun track for fans?  YOU BET!  I hope to be back there some day soon.      

[manny]

I enjoyed going to MCR the few times I have been there.  

 

What I remember as a fan going there is you got to get there real early to get a seat anywhere near the top row or to put your chair above the top row.  I remember a great place to get food and nice people working there.  Sure there was not  a score board but if your watching the racing, who cares.  

 

I read a complaint it should be up dated, but if old time racing is so great, then why not keep an old time track, old time.  I also remember and sort of expect the fog to roll in if the races don't get done on time.  Fun track for fans?  YOU BET!  I hope to be back there some day soon.      

well said.

[flash49]

I was at Marion Center with friends last weekend, there was a nice crowd and a very good field of cars which made for an entertaining evening.     The only thing that needs updating is the outhouse.  

Edited by flash49, 11 June 2014 - 05:31 PM.

[suhoney18]

wish they would try to brng in some type of mod show....decker looked good there monday

Edited by suhoney18, 11 June 2014 - 08:09 PM.

[Tim W]

I was at Marion Center with friends last weekend, there was a nice crowd and a very good field of cars which made for an entertaining evening.     The only thing that needs updating is the outhouse.  

And the lights for sure.