Montpelier Speedway Damaged in Weekend Storms

BrianBSU23 · 7/2/12, 9:42 AM

June 29th Storm Damages Montpelier Motor Speedway

A violent Friday afternoon storm on June 29th caused major damage at the Montpelier Motor Speedway. A storm carrying estimated straight-line winds in excess of 70 miles per hour damaged several light poles containing the speedway's lighting and speaker system. The falling light poles damaged a large portion of the turn 1 catch fence and a falling tree damaged the speedway's fire truck. Also damaged were several small buildings along with scattered debris on the speedway's property. Crews will begin clean up and begin to make repairs for July racing events immediately.

The Montpelier Motor Speedway has fallen victim to strong storms on two other occasions. A 1916 tornado leveled the main grandstands and horse barns. A storm in 1969 destroyed the main grandstands a second time forcing the closure of the speedway for nearly 15 years.

The 109-year old racing facility is located in East Central Indiana in Montpelier, Indiana. The Montpelier Motor Speedway, owned by Harold and Lori Hunter, is a 1/4 mile dirt track that races a variety of classes including Midgets, UMP Modifieds, Super Streets, Thunder Cars, and Mod Lites every Saturday night April through October.

You can find more photos from the storm damage along with updates throughout the week on our website @ www.MontpelierMotorSpeedway or on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/MontpelierMotorSpeedway.

nathans1012 · 7/2/12, 1:48 PM

Hope you guys are able to get back up and running soon. Made a trip there from northwest Indiana the second to last race of the 2011 season and it's a nice facility with good people behind it. Hope for the best in fixing the damage and are able to continue in the near future.

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BrianBSU23 · 7/4/12, 8:50 AM

Storm Damage Forces Cancellation Of July 7th Races

Due to damage sustained during a powerful June 29th storm, the speedway has been forced to cancel the July 7th racing event. All needed repairs are scheduled to be completed in time for the July 14th race.

The speedway WILL reopen on July 14 followed by the 2nd Annual Double Header Classic on July 20 and July 21.

7/2/12, 9:42 AM	#1 Montpelier Speedway Damaged in Weekend Storms
BrianBSU23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 618	June 29th Storm Damages Montpelier Motor Speedway A violent Friday afternoon storm on June 29th caused major damage at the Montpelier Motor Speedway. A storm carrying estimated straight-line winds in excess of 70 miles per hour damaged several light poles containing the speedway's lighting and speaker system. The falling light poles damaged a large portion of the turn 1 catch fence and a falling tree damaged the speedway's fire truck. Also damaged were several small buildings along with scattered debris on the speedway's property. Crews will begin clean up and begin to make repairs for July racing events immediately. The Montpelier Motor Speedway has fallen victim to strong storms on two other occasions. A 1916 tornado leveled the main grandstands and horse barns. A storm in 1969 destroyed the main grandstands a second time forcing the closure of the speedway for nearly 15 years. The 109-year old racing facility is located in East Central Indiana in Montpelier, Indiana. The Montpelier Motor Speedway, owned by Harold and Lori Hunter, is a 1/4 mile dirt track that races a variety of classes including Midgets, UMP Modifieds, Super Streets, Thunder Cars, and Mod Lites every Saturday night April through October. You can find more photos from the storm damage along with updates throughout the week on our website @ www.MontpelierMotorSpeedway or on our Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/MontpelierMotorSpeedway.

7/4/12, 8:50 AM	#3 Re: Montpelier Speedway Damaged in Weekend Storms
BrianBSU23 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 618	Storm Damage Forces Cancellation Of July 7th Races Due to damage sustained during a powerful June 29th storm, the speedway has been forced to cancel the July 7th racing event. All needed repairs are scheduled to be completed in time for the July 14th race. The speedway WILL reopen on July 14 followed by the 2nd Annual Double Header Classic on July 20 and July 21.