Norwalk will have an NHRA natl. in '07! (1 Viewer)
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HEMI6point1
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Man, is it just me or do the grandstands look awefully close to the strip? 
There's an Norwalk/NHRA press conference tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11 a.m. - Norwalk Raceway park will unveil a multi-million dollar track expansion program (covering many of the facilities areas I pointed out as shortcomings from NHRA's national event perspective a few weeks ago) including a "state-of-the-art" media center" and "luxury suites." They also "will make an announcement regarding the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)."
Norwalk lovers be advised - some of the upcoming changes may affect the character of the track in ways you will not like. Things like acres of neatly maintained grass areas and inside-the-pits camping spaces will probably go the way of the Dodo Bird and be replaced by acres of asphalt in the Pro pit area. It's one price of "progress."
I kind of like the place the way it is - it's more like "real race tracks" back in the "good old days of drag racing." you know, stuff like grass and trees and such, combined with nice spectator facilities and a fan-friendly attitude.
- Larry
Norwalk lovers be advised - some of the upcoming changes may affect the character of the track in ways you will not like. Things like acres of neatly maintained grass areas and inside-the-pits camping spaces will probably go the way of the Dodo Bird and be replaced by acres of asphalt in the Pro pit area. It's one price of "progress."
I kind of like the place the way it is - it's more like "real race tracks" back in the "good old days of drag racing." you know, stuff like grass and trees and such, combined with nice spectator facilities and a fan-friendly attitude.
- Larry
Larry don't be so quick to assume NHRA will mandate anything. It Took selling the facility rights to O'reilly to get any Pit facility upgrades at IRP done!
Raconteur
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And AAA of Southern California involvement to get our Luxury Boxes at Pomona!
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handsome
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Whoops
check out ihra.com , seems they wanted to get it out in the open first! the weird thing about this is the fact that druzilla sold the pro stock operation because mansfield speedway was in trouble from the hurricane that tore it up. now he is adding a state of the art dragstrip for ihra, whats up with this story line?
check out ihra.com , seems they wanted to get it out in the open first! the weird thing about this is the fact that druzilla sold the pro stock operation because mansfield speedway was in trouble from the hurricane that tore it up. now he is adding a state of the art dragstrip for ihra, whats up with this story line?
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I thought the story was that he sold the pro stock team because he needed money to fix the track. If that was the case, maybe he is juts looking for something new.
Jim
BTW, Bruce, stop up and say hi at E'Town next week if you are there.
Jim
Guys, be carefull here, I understand Alan has a very large tonque collection!
(whatever that is)
ProStockJunkie
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Look at it this way Alan. You finally made a mistake. So the pressure is off and now you can relax.
Shazam
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Alan's Promise
I recall a few threads ago that Alan agreed to eat crow. Don't actually want him to do that but would be happy with a new CD trade for rain delay.
I have that one memorized and know what order the songs are coming down.
I will be glad to make some and send them if you will pass them along.
Alan, you're going to love Norwalk.
I recall a few threads ago that Alan agreed to eat crow. Don't actually want him to do that but would be happy with a new CD trade for rain delay.
I have that one memorized and know what order the songs are coming down.
I will be glad to make some and send them if you will pass them along.
Alan, you're going to love Norwalk.
OK, now that the suspense is over, what airport do I fly into to have the shortest drive to the track? I've always wanted to hit Cedar Point now with national event in the area it would be an uber trip
S/F
D
If you're flying yourself, the Huron County Airport is about 100 yards from the track. Scott Kalitta saw it up close this past weekend. Commercial airline would be to Cleveland Hopkins, about 45 minutes from the track.
D
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