End of Pomona? (2 Viewers)

[jgrigz]

Why does the NHRA even stay in California? They ought to move their headquarters to Indy and be done with it.

Redevelopment Plan For LA Fairplex Signals End of NHRA Drag Racing At Pomona

A new proposal for redevelopment at the LA County Fairplex in Pomona, California, spells doom for historic Auto Club Speedway NHRA drag racing.

www.motorbiscuit.com

 

[TopFuel@Lions]

This broke earlier today and when I saw it, then read it, it broke my dang heart. It maybe has a year or too but is a heartbreaker. It has been threatened for years. LA sucks, that is one of the many reasons I bailed for the South 15 years ago.



TopFuel@Lions, or 32-car AA/FD Sunday morning dragster parades for the Winternationals.

 

[Randy]

They should have it designated as a protected historical site.

The problem with a lot of the property is it's in the crash zone for Brackett Field. Unless they close Brackett Field there won't be any apartments of shopping centers on a large section of that land.

 

[Cliff]

So will the Gators be the opening race in the future? Vegas?

 

[5150 mechanic]

F'n greed. And I don't want to hear "progress" And give it time for the Sonoma/Napa area,,,,, they already complain about the 1 Friday night a year. I think they had something to do with cutting the TA classes/sportsman to shorten the eliminations.

 

[Mike]

Motorbiscuit isnt quite correct in there. The planning commission met last night and there wasnt any discussion of closing the drag strip. They have plans for other parts of the fairplex.


This whole story is nothing more than click bait

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

So will the Gators be the opening race in the future? Vegas?

That was already announced almost two months ago.

NHRA announces first four races of highly anticipated 2023 Camping World season

 

[stitcherbob]

I guess Pomona didn't have enough space left for drag racing after the proposed charging stations were visualized

 

[zippy]

Motorbiscuit isnt quite correct in there. The planning commission met last night and there wasnt any discussion of closing the drag strip. They have plans for other parts of the fairplex.


This whole story is nothing more than click bait

Totally agree.. plus, even when they do come up with a plan, good luck implementing it. It takes forever and ever to get anything done here, especially large scale.

 

[Cliff]

That was already announced almost two months ago.

NHRA announces first four races of highly anticipated 2023 Camping World season

Justin, I meant that if Pomona closes, then would either Vegas or the Gators be the opening race. I really hope Pomona stays open, been to a lot of races there.

 

[AJSMapleGrove]

Really hate hearing this, even as a east coast guy. Felt same way when they ended Englishtown. I'm not surprised though, it's California. Hopefully Gainesville can take the reigns as season opener and have Vegas as Finals.

 

[qualified17th]

Not sure what all y'all are moaning about. The article is a joke. Just the author saying what he thinks is gonna happen, with no hard evidence to back those opinions up. "This may happen in the future because I think so" is not evidence. Evidence is real reports from the city saying they plan to close the racetrack in the near future, of which there is none.

This isn't even close to a news article. Just an opinion column.

 

[Nick]

Motorbiscuit isnt quite correct in there. The planning commission met last night and there wasnt any discussion of closing the drag strip. They have plans for other parts of the fairplex.


This whole story is nothing more than click bait

I agree. As I was reading this article, I quickly surmised that it wasn't news, it was more an opinion based on some loose and badly interpreted facts.

 

[Nick]

Having been a resident of California for most of my life, and now live in New England, I get so sick of hearing people who don't live in California throw California under the bus whenever they can. The flavor of the day seems to be 'damn liberals in California' etc etc blah blah blah. There's a reason why it's the most populous state in the union. California is smart and doesn't just care about the here and now, California leads the way in technology, the environment as well as countless other areas of industry. California is always looking to the future and developing in that fashion. As far as the Fairplex, it isn't going anywhere anytime soon, however, one day it will and it will be the right thing to do...until then, quit yo complainin'.

 

[4onthefl4]

Not sure what all y'all are moaning about. The article is a joke. Just the author saying what he thinks is gonna happen, with no hard evidence to back those opinions up. "This may happen in the future because I think so" is not evidence. Evidence is real reports from the city saying they plan to close the racetrack in the near future, of which there is none.

This isn't even close to a news article. Just an opinion column.

Fake news has come to the NHRA.

 

[glofria]

Having been a resident of California for most of my life, and now live in New England, I get so sick of hearing people who don't live in California throw California under the bus whenever they can. The flavor of the day seems to be 'damn liberals in California' etc etc blah blah blah. There's a reason why it's the most populous state in the union. California is smart and doesn't just care about the here and now, California leads the way in technology, the environment as well as countless other areas of industry. California is always looking to the future and developing in that fashion. As far as the Fairplex, it isn't going anywhere anytime soon, however, one day it will and it will be the right thing to do...until then, quit yo complainin'.

That's right, we Californians maybe dumb, but not stupid. One only has to look across the street to see Brackett Field (an airport). Does anyone really think developing housing so close to the landing strip is a good idea?

 

[Pete]

Having been a resident of California for most of my life, and now live in New England, I get so sick of hearing people who don't live in California throw California under the bus whenever they can. The flavor of the day seems to be 'damn liberals in California' etc etc blah blah blah. There's a reason why it's the most populous state in the union. California is smart and doesn't just care about the here and now, California leads the way in technology, the environment as well as countless other areas of industry. California is always looking to the future and developing in that fashion. As far as the Fairplex, it isn't going anywhere anytime soon, however, one day it will and it will be the right thing to do...until then, quit yo complainin'.

love the avatar..."and if at all, look like one"

 

[Bobby Bennett]

https://www.competitionplus.com/drag-racing/news/nhra-fairplex-officials-say-pomona-fairplex-not-going-anywhere

Here are the facts from someone who actually took the time to interview the parties involved.

 

[TSK]

https://www.competitionplus.com/drag-racing/news/nhra-fairplex-officials-say-pomona-fairplex-not-going-anywhere

Here are the facts from someone who actually took the time to interview the parties involved.

Thanks Bobby. Great job.

 

[johnnynitro]

In the write up announcing the 2023 schedule.( NHRA.com) Theirs a part near the end saying That the NHRA will be singing with the Fairplex into the next decade. Obviously Fake News !!