The end of Wild Horse Pass (Firebird) is here.

[ZWeinstein]

Just saw this on facebook. While I am sad to see it happen with all the talk in recent years it does not surprise me.

https://www.facebook.com/WHPmotorsportspark/photos/a.1628596914044088/3231603097076787

 

[none]

That sucks. Used to go to that track a lot before LV was built. Might just have to go to that final race

 

[TSK]

Dang. That’s some bad news. I’m glad my wife and I made the trip this year for the Arizona Nationals. It was our first time there. We had a great time and got to see some amazing racing.

 

[none]

I might be in denial but I don't believe it....

And please don't present me with facts, I would rather be in denial.....

Alan

 

[ZWeinstein]

I might be in denial but I don't believe it....

And please don't present me with facts, I would rather be in denial.....

Alan

I agree. There are very few people besides you that have a longer/deeper connection with the track. As hard as this is/will be for someone like me who has literally spent half his life going to Firebird I can't imagine what you are feeling.

 

[TF CREW]

Oh just like losing Fremont

 

[Chili]

I might be in denial but I don't believe it....

And please don't present me with facts, I would rather be in denial.....

Alan

Let’s get the Tucson track built up to a national event level. Just wishing.

 

[drag racer]

Let's see...E-Town, Atlanta, PBIR, Memphis, Houston, Chicago, now Firebird..........Buehler, Buehler, Buehler...

 

[BOO BOO]

There's a politician ( Mark Kelly ?) running for office in AZ . He has been putting out stuff on TV patting himself on the back for bringing in Federal $$$$ to expand I -10

 

[Bobby Bennett]

WILD HORSE BECOMES THIRD NHRA NATIONAL EVENT TRACK CLOSING SINCE 2021 | Competition Plus

Technically he wasn’t wrong. NHRA’s Jeffrey Young responded to rumors which suggested that Wild Horse Motorsports Park was going away as a drag racing venue. Multiple reports had circulated the web hinting the track would be demolished to make way for hotels, a concert venue, and office...

competitionplus.com

 

[TSK]

Let’s get the Tucson track built up to a national event level. Just wishing.

I don't know if that's feasible. There is a housing subdivision about three miles from the track.

 

[z28]

I might be in denial but I don't believe it....

And please don't present me with facts, I would rather be in denial.....

Alan

what would Tuscon need to get an event?

 

[Paul]

Let's see...E-Town, Atlanta, PBIR, Memphis, Houston, Chicago, now Firebird..........Buehler, Buehler, Buehler...

Chicago is back on the Lucas schedule this year and hopefully it will replace losing Houston next year. Isn't the Memphis track still there and being used? I think it's IHRA sanctioned, but I am sure a deal could be made if the desire to add a track is there.

 

[mikebcurve]

Not that it’s a replacement for Wild Horse but National Trails has made a lot of improvements. They now have nice grandstands all the way down the pit side and are in the process of putting new stands down the spectator side.

The spectator stands were in bad shape when I started going there in the late 70’s. Way overdue but they have done a great job of bringing it back up to a top notch facility.

I would say with all the extra seating they must expect some big spectator events to be held there.

 

[jgrigz]

Chicago is back on the Lucas schedule this year and hopefully it will replace losing Houston next year. Isn't the Memphis track still there and being used? I think it's IHRA sanctioned, but I am sure a deal could be made if the desire to add a track is there.

It's a sin to have Chicago sitting there without a national event.

 

[BOO BOO]

Milan ,Mi track is back open with a new owner but it would need a lot of work.

 

[Paul]

It's a sin to have Chicago sitting there without a national event.

Fingers are crossed that it returns next year with a national event. I like a 30 minute drive to the track vs. 3hrs to Indy and 4hrs to St. Louis.

 

[steve]

what would Tuscon need to get an event?

First item would be seating. The bleachers they have are limited.

 

[jgrigz]

Could US 131 in Michigan handle a national event crowd or is it too small?

 

[T.Smith]

Could US 131 in Michigan handle a national event crowd or is it too small?

I love Martin, but it's to small in acreage.