Originally Posted by Slide Job Racing:
As of right now Mr. Hall has nothing to do with USA Raceway (lawsuit pending) Kevin Montgomery and Benji Lyons are promoting the track.
Southwest Crane was one of the bidders that had their hat in the mix when the Kimbro's sold it. The mineral rights alone are worth millions may be one of the motives behind it. I know you are aware of the rock quarry behind the track. Southwest had offered to purchase the track a few months ago and the Martins told them no. If the track was to be sold.... X amount would be the price. It has taken a few months but unfortunately the price was met. As bad as we all think that this is.... it does not change the fact the the Martins are good people.
I just heard last night at Manzy that Keith Hall was let go over the winter fron USA Raceway, the party that told me did not mention a lawsuit. Guess I shouldn't have assumed because someone they would still be there.
IMHO, I do not think anyone has said or stated they think the Martin's are bad people. People just want answers, this is a big shock to everyone because unlike the other tracks we are aware of closing this year, Manzy opened and had a schedule in place for the year.
I don't know who was announcing last night with Windy, whoever he was he said the racing community will deal with the cards they have been dealt. He expressed great optimism that there will be a new Manzy somewhere in the valley. He talked about the strength of the fan base for dirt track racing community here in the valley. Only time will tell how this all plays out.
Patti