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[Skull]

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.  

The place has issues, no doubt. But, I enjoy going there, even though their schedule is bereft of open wheel cars. It's just a great little track and a fun atmosphere.

[Tylervharris]

The place has issues, no doubt. But, I enjoy going there, even though their schedule is bereft of open wheel cars. It's just a great little track and a fun atmosphere.

Agreed. A lot of tracks in the area have become glorified. The fact that Marion Center stays the way it is gives it a lot of character. I'm too young to know what racing was like in the 70's and 80's. But it certainly gives you that vibe of what it might have been.

[dirtracinpa44]

I can tell you for a fact that Rick certainly was not asked, nor did he give approval as far as that classless jerk Garvin is concerned.  After an on track incident, Garvin, who I would have to guess was in his late 20s at the time (not completely sure about his age), snuck up from behind on a man in his mid-50s and cracked him on the side of the head with a metal pipe.  Never said a word, just sneaked up on him and Rick never knew it was coming.  Complete punk move.  Rick had to be taken by ambulance to Indiana hospital, where they discovered that Garvin had actually cracked the man's skull...and after going through the courts Garvin was forced to pay medical bills.  Davis could have tried to sue his sorry ass, but has too much pride and class to do that.  I think it's a complete joke that this asshat is allowed anywhere near that speedway.  Not to mention how disrespectful it is to Mr. Davis and his family. 

[beardedgoat]

I can tell you for a fact that Rick certainly was not asked, nor did he give approval as far as that classless jerk Garvin is concerned.  After an on track incident, Garvin, who I would have to guess was in his late 20s at the time (not completely sure about his age), snuck up from behind on a man in his mid-50s and cracked him on the side of the head with a metal pipe.  Never said a word, just sneaked up on him and Rick never knew it was coming.  Complete punk move.  Rick had to be taken by ambulance to Indiana hospital, where they discovered that Garvin had actually cracked the man's skull...and after going through the courts Garvin was forced to pay medical bills.  Davis could have tried to sue his sorry ass, but has too much pride and class to do that.  I think it's a complete joke that this asshat is allowed anywhere near that speedway.  Not to mention how disrespectful it is to Mr. Davis and his family.

I Agree.... I know Rick Davis and that was a bad deal.

[Dr_Dirt]

I haven't been to MCR in a very long time but I remember seeing someone talking about the track lighting being the same as it was in the 70's. Is that still the case?

[race ace]

they brought in portable lights for the turns ones like you see in   highway construction zones.