Originally Posted by Slide Job Racing:
I was not implying that you were saying that the Martin's were bad people by no means Patti. I guess it was just out of frustration of reading what others are saying on other message boards about not supporting the last days of the track. I for one won't miss it for the world. Take care and I know we will see you there next weekend and the 11th as well. I am sure it will be an exhausting night as I will be hopping between 3 cars for the last night at the place we so love.
Slide Job Racing, I did not think you were implying that I thought the Martin's were bad people. Alot of people are frustrated by this news, this has effected racers all over the country not just the Arizona racing community. On Friday of Copper on Dirt the two gentleman sitting next to me had ties to Ron Shuman when he use to race. I believe one of them owned a car he drove at some point in his career, they made the trip from IOWA. On Saturday night the man sitting next to me had on a NEMA midget sweatshirt, sure enough he came to Manzy from CT. In that same section was a couple from PA. that enjoyed going to Jennerstown to watch ISMA run. Manzy was the type of place that no matter what kind of racing you followed you had to make at least one trip to Manzy in your racing lifetime.
Yes, I will be there next weekend, also April 4th & 11th; as well as the World of Outlaws Show March 28th. Good luck April 11th. Last night there was also some indication the season could run a few races longer than April 11, we will have to see what happends.
I don't understand your statement "I for one won't miss it for the world". My personal belief is everyone that has ever been to Manzy is going to miss the racing, the friendships they have made over the years and the history of the place.
The one thing I wouldn't miss is the drive down 35th Ave. to get to the track at times it can be pretty scary.
Safe racing,
Patti