i briefly ran across an article by chuck bollinger in aarn that said dan savino was swithching to promoting marion center instead of dog hollow. did anyone else see this in print or is there any truth to it?
marion center
Started by fordblueoval, Jun 02 2020 01:30 PM
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#1
Posted 02 June 2020 - 01:30 PM
#2
Posted 02 June 2020 - 01:44 PM
A friend read the same article.
#3
Posted 02 June 2020 - 04:49 PM
Boy with the history of this guy ? You have to wonder ?
#4
Posted 02 June 2020 - 08:07 PM
Hard to believe anything you read nowadays
#5
Posted 02 June 2020 - 08:31 PM
I think the fact that it was written by Chuck and published in AARN lends some credibility. A buddy told me about it, and if I remember right, he said that Savino, et. al. were buying MCS. Dan Savino was hamstrung by a lease with DHS. If it is true he is buying Marion Center, then he is free to run it without a lease wrapped around his neck. If it's all true we'll find out moving forward if he can save a great little race track. I hope it is true.
#6
Posted 02 June 2020 - 10:11 PM
I can't imagine the work that needs to be done up there on not only the track but all the buildings, stands, equipment, etc....
The surface has needed clay on it for many years as it was down to the stone base many places in the turns.
Hope it's a go! Some of the best racing I ever seen was up on that hill!
The surface has needed clay on it for many years as it was down to the stone base many places in the turns.
Hope it's a go! Some of the best racing I ever seen was up on that hill!
#7
Posted 03 June 2020 - 05:22 AM
Yea even when old man Potts was around, the place always looked good, but underneath it needs a lot of work. Surface has to be the #1 priority. The restrooms, if you can even call them that, need something done. Saw a lot of good racing up on that hill.
#9
Posted 04 June 2020 - 02:49 PM
That is good news, one of my favorite small tracks.
#10
Posted 11 June 2020 - 09:50 PM
I guess the deal fell through, the Potts family wanted to go in a different direction
#11
Posted 11 June 2020 - 11:10 PM
Who didn't see that coming...... At least he is only out some gas and weedeater line. He at least was smart enough not to sink a pile of money into improvements before it was a done deal.
#12
Posted 12 June 2020 - 04:42 AM
LOL, it's been confirmed, oppps, not so fast. Nope no deal. Only on the almighty facebook. Different direction ? Watching it rot away ?
#13
Posted 12 June 2020 - 10:06 AM
Not surprised. Someone must have come forward with more money. I just hope their intentions are to keep it as a race track. Sure seems an unlikely property to develop for either commercial or residential purposes.
Now, what about Dog Hollow? Does Savino go back and try to cut a deal with Paul Michny or, will someone else try to open it? My guess is nothing will happen with it this season.
Now, what about Dog Hollow? Does Savino go back and try to cut a deal with Paul Michny or, will someone else try to open it? My guess is nothing will happen with it this season.
#14
Posted 12 June 2020 - 12:20 PM
Could be both Marion Center and Dog Hollow are DOA for the 2020 season!!! I would not surprise me if that happens!!!
Walt
#15
Posted 12 June 2020 - 12:45 PM
Talk about getting the cart before the horse. Don't create all of this buzz and get people excited without signing a contract and making it a done deal. However, this is the same guy that couldn't even pay out the purses and owed drivers money.
Supposedly, rumor is, someone else stepped forward. We will see.
Hate to see both tracks not operating.
Edited by Hatorade, 12 June 2020 - 12:46 PM.
#16
Posted 12 June 2020 - 10:47 PM
Sportsman's Speedway would be perfect for social distancing.
#17
Posted 12 June 2020 - 11:07 PM
Sportsman's Speedway would be perfect for social distancing.
Sportsmans is up for sale
#18
Posted 12 June 2020 - 11:22 PM
Sportsmans is up for sale
So is ppms for yrs.
#20
Posted 15 June 2020 - 12:04 PM
Yes sir. I had heard that years ago a former big name local SLM driver wanted to buy it, but old man Potts wanted to keep the concessions. Then another more recent SLM driver wanted it but nothing ever came of it. Now, these are just pit side rumors I've heard, but it sounds like dealing with the Potts family is similar to dealing with the Colwell's if there is any truth to these stories.Was told it is being purchased by a guy that is local to the track.
With the Potts history of backing out of deals I'll believe it when I see the deed transfer from the Indiana County Court House listed in the area news papers.
Edited by Skull, 15 June 2020 - 12:05 PM.
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