OT: Latest Houston Area Crazy Idea

cmakin · 5/4/11, 2:35 PM

Seems the folks at Battleground Speedway may consider running a "Calcutta Auction" as a way to raise money and interest for racing. Sounds like pari mutuel betting to me. Stay tuned. . . . .

ColoradoFan · 5/5/11, 3:03 AM

They did that at the Hulman Classic 40 years ago. It developed a lot of local interest, but 40 years ago the race was on Wide World of Sports so there was already a lot of interest nationally. The tv show was split between the Hulman Classic and the Kentucky Derby and it also was opening day at Indy. The first Saturday in May was a really big deal then.
It will be interesting to see how they handle it with the gambling laws in Texas. Keep us posted.

Vern Plotts

5/4/11, 2:35 PM	#1 OT: Latest Houston Area Crazy Idea
cmakin Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 6,227	Seems the folks at Battleground Speedway may consider running a "Calcutta Auction" as a way to raise money and interest for racing. Sounds like pari mutuel betting to me. Stay tuned. . . . . __________________ Be sure to visit www.manvelmotorsports.com. 2024 Robert Ballou Calendars are available.

5/5/11, 3:03 AM	#2 Re: OT: Latest Houston Area Crazy Idea
ColoradoFan Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 197	They did that at the Hulman Classic 40 years ago. It developed a lot of local interest, but 40 years ago the race was on Wide World of Sports so there was already a lot of interest nationally. The tv show was split between the Hulman Classic and the Kentucky Derby and it also was opening day at Indy. The first Saturday in May was a really big deal then. It will be interesting to see how they handle it with the gambling laws in Texas. Keep us posted. Vern Plotts