The gravel has been there several years now. The old metal movable bridge became unusable and a replacement was a significant cost. Additionally the moat has begun to silt in somewhat so a floating bridge wasn’t as practical with heavy equipment on it. That being said, I was somewhat disappointed that the infield wasn’t better groomed and mowed. Since the major trotting race week has faded they don’t seem to be as concerned with the aesthetics of the track grounds.

Now that that you've mentioned it, I do recallmthe old bridge being gone for some time.

On a follow up with respect to attrition, the ARCA race which followed the Ted Horn 100 had eight of the 21 cars finish. Granted, a ninth car was in the pits serving a five lap penalty when the rain hit and the race ended.

Rich kids in plastic cars with spec engines. Gone is that series from what it once was.