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Originally Posted by smbpreformance
Wow is Keith Hall becoming the Wests version of Earl.....just trying to help the little guy
I guess people really do over look alot of things don't they
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Keith Hall as the promoter of Manzanita was alot of things, some good and some not good. While there were many things that were done that were wrong, nobody can deny the fact that it was during Keith Hall's tenure that Manzanita was elevated to national prominence. All the big races and all the traditions at Manzanita started under Keith's promotion. Does that excuse some of the decisions and mistakes that were made? Not at all but like him or not we have to give him credit where credit is due.
As far as Mel Martin, he had a long history of supporting racing in Arizona. Unfortunately I think this is one of those times where he let a decision that is very hard to defend, I know I certainly can't, tarnish a very respected reputation. The sad thing is that instead of being remembered for his contributions to racing, he will probably be most remembered as the man who killed Manzanita.