Eldora is the only track on earth tony could have bought that would generate a 10%+ annual return on his multi million dollar investment . Most race tracks are lucky to break even after property taxes lol
What's up with Motordrome?
Started by cwm, Mar 09 2016 08:11 AM
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#41
Posted 14 March 2016 - 04:55 AM
#42
Posted 14 March 2016 - 09:05 AM
Given the topic of this thread (asphalt racing), it is quite apparent that this type of racing has certainly suffered a serious decline over the past ten years in Western PA. Jennerstown is the only remaining venue, and from what I have learned, it is being leased by a group of great people that have a genuine interest in keeping the facility in good condition for the betterment of the area, and to uphold their fond memories of what it used to be. I don't think any of the parties intend to lose money, but given the stark reality of short track racing, it is unlikely that things will ever return to the glory days of the 1990's. Pavement racing is fast- dirt people will never admit that the lap times were significantly slower when Sharon went back to dirt, but often the passing is not there and sometimes the races seem boring. I've attended races over 50+ years, and have seen great shows on both, but in recent years I have found that fans want to see real speed and horsepower, and that is why I mentioned the likelihood of a strong crowd at the scheduled ISMA show in July. As far as opening a race track, it's certainly not where I would put my (first) dollar.
I've said on here before that I am apparently different. I'll go to kart races if the racing's good. Speed is not my biggest thing, competition is, and you just made the case that pavement is just faster.
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#43
Posted 14 March 2016 - 09:47 AM
Eldora is the only track on earth tony could have bought that would generate a 10%+ annual return on his multi million dollar investment . Most race tracks are lucky to break even after property taxes lol
I wouldn't say it's the only track. I bet Knoxville would earn him a profit, too, but Knoxville isn't and likely won't ever be up for sale.
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#44
Posted 14 March 2016 - 12:39 PM
I've said on here before that I am apparently different. I'll go to kart races if the racing's good. Speed is not my biggest thing, competition is, and you just made the case that pavement is just faster.
I've been to a few kart races that were real good! If speed is your thing, take in a pavement sprint car race sometime- I had the opportunity to catch some Must See races a couple of years ago at places like Winchester, Berlin, Toledo and those things are bad fast! Guys like JoJo Helberg and others don't get the notoriety of the WOO or All Star guys, but are by far the fastest short track machines, easily eclipsing the former track records set by the heavier super modifieds.
#45
Posted 14 March 2016 - 05:10 PM
Did anyone ever find out anything at all for sure about Motordrome?
#46
Posted 15 March 2016 - 11:03 AM
http://www.mainevent...latemodels.com/
I am/was looking forward to August 5, pending how the rumor mill shakes down.
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#47
Posted 15 March 2016 - 06:40 PM
Jennerstown was packed for the last few events they ran. By packed I mean barely any empty seats. As someone who went regularly in the early 90's hey paved hay days bigger crowds than I had ever seen. Parked next to the tree line at the back end of the field which never happened except for NASCAR Mod or Busch north shows.
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