Another Track Closed

[LoPony]

Apparently, NHRA just lost Topeka too…wow. Banner year for track closures.

So for 2024, let’s sum it up. NHRA has, according to statements in the media, lost Houston, Phoenix, Denver, Topeka. Any more I didn’t include?

 

[Jim]

So for 2024, let’s sum it up. NHRA has, according to statements in the media, lost Houston, Phoenix, Denver, Topeka. Any more I didn’t include?

You are listing only tracks that hosted national events, right?

 

[LoPony]

You are listing only tracks that hosted national events, right?

Yes

 

[none]

Houston was gone already. Phoenix looks like it will stay open. Kansas City will take over for Topeka. NEWS FLASH!!! THE SKY IS NOT FALLING, REPEAT, THE SKY IS NOT FALLING.
****Back to your regular programming

 

[Jim]

Houston was gone already. Phoenix looks like it will stay open. Kansas City will take over for Topeka. NEWS FLASH!!! THE SKY IS NOT FALLING, REPEAT, THE SKY IS NOT FALLING.
****Back to your regular programming

This is a lot like franchise moves in other sports. The event is moving from Topeka to Kansas City, just as the Raiders moved from Oakland to Las Vegas.

 

[Nitro79]

This is a lot like franchise moves in other sports. The event is moving from Topeka to Kansas City, just as the Raiders moved from Oakland to Las Vegas.

You mean Oakland to Los Angeles to Oakland to Las Vegas. Raiders of the Lost Park.

 

[LoPony]

Houston was gone already. Phoenix looks like it will stay open. Kansas City will take over for Topeka. NEWS FLASH!!! THE SKY IS NOT FALLING, REPEAT, THE SKY IS NOT FALLING.
****Back to your regular programming

Great news.

 

[Nappy]

I'm still hoping the Chicagoland Speedway owners sell Rt 66 Dragstrip and the Dirt Oval to someone who will keep it open.
Then Joliet can stay on the NHRA schedule for many years to come. Let them sell the Nascar track to whomever. Just leave Rt 66 alone.

 

[Cliff]

I wonder in franchise drag strips would work?