rocketman
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Resurrect Orange County International Raceway and put at the old El Toro Air Base! Read more at Capitol Auto Group Racing - Rich Bailey
Resurrect OCIR and put it at the El Toro Air Base (1 Viewer)
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qtermile14
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I grew up in Orange County, and attended most Pro events there since the 1970 Manufacturers Funny Car Championships to it's closing. I remember starting in the late 70's, OCIR having noise issues with nearby Lake Forest and El Toro. Since the closing, housing has been built even closer, so unfortunately I know there is now way this would happen.
d'kid
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Irwindale was just as close...
rocketman
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Well I think it should be revisited. Counties are looking for more revenue these days and there are better technologies to control sound. As for why it closed, it was because they lost their lease. As for Irwindale that track closed in 76 or 77 just when Force was getting started.
Raconteur
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glofria
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Just heard earlier today that Irwindale Drag Strip will be opening up again at the end of April with a "Bug-o-Rama" event.
There is a group who is working to open up a new track that will be 20 miles NNE of OCIR in the town of Perris. If you wish to show support for us California Racers, than sign this petition.
http://www.change.org/petitions/cou...petition&utm_term=share_with_facebook_friends
Is anyone really suprised Drag racing's days in California are numbered? When a state that elects these Environmentalists wacko's time and time again, it's a wonder how Pomona and Sonoma keep their Doors open! Higher taxes and Stupid OSHA laws are forcing Businesses out of that state by the truckload! My brother lived in Santa Clarita for 33 years, he is planning a move to Reno in June! The Tax laws are killing his business! I'm suprised he waited so long...
glofria
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While the sky falls here in California you can hear more about the new track in Perris here; Speed Scene Live - The Fastest Show On The Web
This was filmed Tuesday Night.
This was filmed Tuesday Night.
rocketman
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Mike, the Irvine Company planned on using that land for other purposes and even extended OCIR's lease one extra year when they were laying pipe on the property. I don't believe it was closed because of a finger cut or a law suit. In fact, a spectator was killed out there a few years prior in a riot and the gates were not closed then. In fact the facilities image improved shortly before it was closed. And yes I agree that radical environmentalism has destroyed California. It's not terrorism I fear it's the Federal Government.
Suzanne
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The Irvine company allowed leasing of alot of thier land. They just closed Wild Rivers Water Park when they decided they wanted to sell the land, nothing could be done, I participated in some save the park online deals but in the end Wild Rivers knew it was coming and had gottan several extenstions granted as the Irvine company knew they wanted to sell but wasnt really ready to do so and allowed them to stay open. El Toro could of been a great location when it closed, but I havent been on that base since the 1980s so I have no idea whats been done with all that land. The Helicopted base has build houses all over the land, but kept the cool hangers for the communitys use, which is cool.
The Irvine Corp. wanted the land at and around OCIR to build a big industrial park. They had quite a surprise though, when they found out the water table was so high that they could only build one story buildings. OCIR's revenge!
If you're referring to the "riot" during a Fox Hunt, I don't remember anyone being killed and I was stuck in the tower until 3am. Every window in the tower was broken and my son was hiding under his father's desk. Quite scary and totally out of hand.
If you're referring to the "riot" during a Fox Hunt, I don't remember anyone being killed and I was stuck in the tower until 3am. Every window in the tower was broken and my son was hiding under his father's desk. Quite scary and totally out of hand.
