Great article and knowledgeable insight to the value of The Action Track. Pat write's such in-depth articles. Was hoping he would have touched on the fair board and what role they played in the new promoter decision. And if the fair board will commit to improvements at the track.
Originally Posted by ThrowbackRacingTeam:
Very good thoughts. It’s amazing how many people in suits know nothing about how a race track is good for their community. I have no other reason to visit any of these towns if it weren’t for the race track.
It is not just the suits. In the 90's when I work at Kokomo, a person asked the desk person at the hotel directions to the track. They gave him directions to the rental go cart track. People can't help what they don't know.
That reminds me of a funny story Tall Tammy told me. She locked her keys in the car and called her motor club and said she was at the Kokomo Speedway. After a long time she called and asked where they were and they told her the guy was looking for her at the Kokomo Speedway (gas station)!
When my family members and I promoted Lawrenceburg Speedway some 45 years ago we did all we could to support and be part of the Lawrenceburg community, even though we did not live there. We banked there, we belonged to the Chamber of Commerce, we attended town meetings, bought what supplies we could locally, we even attended high school football games ( it was a big deal back then - still is). On opening night we had sprints cars and stock cars lining the streets in the afternoon.
Forward to today. The city realizes the value of the speedway. Many go to the casino before and/ or after the races. The city gets a piece of every dollar spent at the casino, so it’s a win -win. The retiring promotors were local and successful, the new promotor also is local and I’m sure that goes along way in community relationships. Only time will tell, but I believe “The Legendary Lawrenceburg Speedway”
will remain an active speedway in the years to come.
