Nhra's next new track frontier

[Bobby Bennett]

Drag Racing Internet Magazine - Competition Plus.com - COMPTON EYES NEW ENGLAND

You have to wonder if Bruton was sending a statement? LA is a huge market.

 

[JRX]

You have to wonder if Bruton was sending a statement?

No kidding Bobby, when I saw that quote from Bruton I first thought he was messing with Compton...then again, you never know. Come on Bruton, pull the trigger and buy the deal!

 

[NHRADeuce]

Bruton also said that he'd double Compton's salary in the same interview. Sounds like pretty good bait to entice a deal to buy NHRA ...

 

[Tim5636sc]

uh.... I think I'd want to move and Run that track for Mr. Smith in the Boston Area....!! I'd get Big Pappi to throw the switch on the first pass!!! Buy the NHRA Bruton... but Fire the tall dude.... Hire the short dude!!!

 

[None]

Bruton also said that he'd double Compton's salary in the same interview. Sounds like pretty good bait to entice a deal to buy NHRA ...

Then fire him the same day. That would work.

 

[john]

You will have a better chance at winning Powerball than getting a new dragstrip built in New England.

 

[None]

You will have a better chance at winning Powerball than getting a new dragstrip built in New England.

Or the Los Angeles area.

 

[Toby]

I wonder what ever happened to that Plainfield deal......The indoor circle track with a drag strip.....if anyone has the money to do it it would be Mr. Smith.....or Al-Anabi

 

[T.Smith]

How much land does New England Dragway have access to?

We had a wonderful time up there last year. There and Budds Creek are two of my most favorite tracks now.

 

[Toejam]

How much land does New England Dragway have access to?

We had a wonderful time up there last year. There and Budds Creek are two of my most favorite tracks now.

Is that Epping, Or a another track? I've heard Epping's in a perfect location, but does it have the facilities?

 

[nedannouncer]

NED was in some pretty heavy talks with NHRA a couple of years ago. At the end of the day, the bottom line to make the necessary infrastructure improvement was in the neighborhood of 10 million dollars.

The track has the land to expand on, but it will require a MASSIVE effort and the concurrent layout of cashola.

Brian

 

[Jim]

I just loaded up NED on Map Quest and when the shot was taken there was an event going on. New England Dragway

 

[T.Smith]

Is that Epping, Or a another track? I've heard Epping's in a perfect location, but does it have the facilities?

Yes that is Epping.

They would have to spend some money on the place and yes the track is in a nice location to be able to handle a NHRA race.

 

[nick name]

How much land does New England Dragway have access to?

We had a wonderful time up there last year. There and Budds Creek are two of my most favorite tracks now.

I like Budds Creek a lot also; it seems to have plenty of open land nearby that would make expansion possible.

However, it's pretty much in the middle of nowhere and getting a decent place to stay is a real problem. Last year I had a 30 mile drive and $150 a night at a Hampton. There are a couple of cheaper places, but not very many.

I guess I just described a bunch of places but my expenses on the road were getting completely out of hand so it's a sore spot.

 

[T.Smith]

I like Budds Creek a lot also; it seems to have plenty of open land nearby that would make expansion possible.

However, it's pretty much in the middle of nowhere and getting a decent place to stay is a real problem. Last year I had a 30 mile drive and $150 a night at a Hampton. There are a couple of cheaper places, but not very many.

I guess I just described a bunch of places but my expenses on the road were getting completely out of hand so it's a sore spot.

I was refering to Epping for a NHRA race, but I enjoy both tracks.

 

[nick name]

I was refering to Epping for a NHRA race, but I enjoy both tracks.

Yeah, I see that now. I need to learn to read better.

BTW, can I now start calling you the Clutch Whisperer?

 

[T.Smith]

BTW, can I now start calling you the Clutch Whisperer?

Nah don't do that...after our weekend at Indy, just call me Sackless Smith.

 

[James]

If NHRA wants to run in New England I think it's going to have to happen at NED. The folks around Loudon NH have their heels dug in about no dragstrip. Most of those loonies would be thankful if Bruton took his NASCAR track somewhere else. High property values and stodgy neighbors persist through out most of the New England states. Maybe Bruton could make NED an offer they couldn't refuse.

 

[StockersRock]

While the likeliness is probably nill, I would love a track here in Connecticut, simply so I wouldn't have to drive out of state for a change. Yes, stretching, I know.

 

[Toejam]

If NHRA wants to run in New England I think it's going to have to happen at NED. The folks around Loudon NH have their heels dug in about no dragstrip. Most of those loonies would be thankful if Bruton took his NASCAR track somewhere else. High property values and stodgy neighbors persist through out most of the New England states. Maybe Bruton could make NED an offer they couldn't refuse.

The whole Northeast seems about as Unfriendly as they come when it comes to Motorsports! Just like So. Cal.

Even if NHRA Pursues NED, they're not going to do it in this economic climate! I'd say 2-3 years down the road at least!