Originally Posted by Jonr:
I know that this was mentioned earlier, but one assumption is that USAC is leasing the track directly from the owners for their scheduled dates, and was going to be the promoter of the races themselves. I sincerely doubt that USAC would put the races on the schedule without a signed contract from someone.
Everyone assumed that USAC would benefit from the regular leaser getting the track in race condition. How much work would it take for USAC to get Gas City prepared to race?
I understand that if the owner sells the land to a developer that this is all a moot point.
Has USAC done that in the past? It seems that there are a lot of things it takes to put on a race night that USAC does not usually have to do. But then again, I guess USAC could hire someone that has the promoter skill set.
Halfway between Springfield & DuQuoin, and Gilbert AZ
Originally Posted by Dale:
Has USAC done that in the past? It seems that there are a lot of things it takes to put on a race night that USAC does not usually have to do. But then again, I guess USAC could hire someone that has the promoter skill set.
Yes they did this with Bloomington a few years ago.
I believe there was a lease in place but some things happened and it fell through after the races were scheduled. It's unfortunate but unless something drastic happens I'm not sure you will see racing there this year, if not again.
Originally Posted by Dale:
Has USAC done that in the past? It seems that there are a lot of things it takes to put on a race night that USAC does not usually have to do. But then again, I guess USAC could hire someone that has the promoter skill set.
I think it would be hard for USAC to come in and have the races there with the track not being open and no employees to do everything.
In view of the apparently imminent demise of the Gas City I-69 Speedway, The Indiana Historical Society today announced that they have acquired the bleachers of the soon to be defunct Speedway.
In a hastily arranged press conference at their Indianapolis headquarters, Society Curator Larson E. Whipsnade explained the rational behind the acquisition. “This was an opportunity for the Society to save a piece of Indiana racing memorabilia that was an unending source impassioned discussion throughout the entire life of the Gas City I-69 Speedway”. Mr. Whipsnade further stated, “One section of the bleachers will be put on display at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis for all to see and to reminisce about the great racing they saw as their spine, hips and knees deteriorated. The remaining sections will be put on display at the Schools of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, Indiana University, and the Rose Hulman Technical Institute as a living example of how NOT to design bleachers”.
Originally Posted by The Old Coyote:
April 1, 2024 PRESS RELEASE
In view of the apparently imminent demise of the Gas City I-69 Speedway, The Indiana Historical Society today announced that they have acquired the bleachers of the soon to be defunct Speedway.
In a hastily arranged press conference at their Indianapolis headquarters, Society Curator Larson E. Whipsnade explained the rational behind the acquisition. “This was an opportunity for the Society to save a piece of Indiana racing memorabilia that was an unending source impassioned discussion throughout the entire life of the Gas City I-69 Speedway”. Mr. Whipsnade further stated, “One section of the bleachers will be put on display at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis for all to see and to reminisce about the great racing they saw as their spine, hips and knees deteriorated. The remaining sections will be put on display at the Schools of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, Indiana University, and the Rose Hulman Technical Institute as a living example of how NOT to design bleachers”.
