Lawrenceburg Construction

JETFXR · 2/24/08, 9:15 PM

Just downloaded photos from 2/24 Wall are really taking shape and track exit off turn 3 is formed in rebar.Quality is low due to snowstorm,But things are taking shape nicely.Bring on Spring http://pbase.com/bob_sell

Eatin Dirt · 2/24/08, 11:49 PM

Was down at Haag Ford Saturday getting the car worked on and stopped at the track on the way home. As I stood in the Grandstand and looked at the track I felt as if I was looking at the building of a minature Eldora. This place is going to be FAST. I do however have doubts that it is going to be done on time. I'll keep my fingers crossed. :applaud:

Dwight Clock · 2/25/08, 12:02 AM

I would expect the track to be ready. They are, of course, at the mercy of the weather. If not ready it won't be for a lack of effort, that's for sure.

smith19 · 2/25/08, 6:59 AM

Looks Like The Contractors Will Be Working Around The Clock To Get It Done. Even With That We Need A Serious Weather Change Around Here. Thanks For The Pics Bob.....

ossuks · 2/25/08, 10:46 AM

Weather has been about normal, maybe even a little on the mild side! These type of projects never seem to be completed on time, and the contractors always blame the weather.

Looks like the changes are a huge improvement, looking foreward to going to the Burg.

Jerry Shaw · 3/1/08, 10:01 PM

Even though those are really good photos, until you see the new Burg in person, you really have no idea how much has been done there. How it's NOTHING AT ALL like the old Burg. I had seen others post to that effect, but was really blown away when I saw it in person. The things that especially stand out are:

1) Just how high banked it is now. It will be in Eldora's class, in terms of banking.

2) The sheer amount of the Earth's surface that has been relocated there. The top of the turns are literally as high, if not higher, than the top of the grandstands that were in the turns.

I'm not commenting on what I think the quality of racing will be. Just the "Day and Night" difference between new and old. And it is stark. Check it out for yourself. It was worth the trip for us.

Jerry

smith19 · 3/1/08, 11:29 PM

Was Told Today By One Of The Workers That Sunday Should Be The Last Day For Hauling In Dirt. I Asked If They Will Be Done In Time And He Just Scratched His Head.

smith19 · 3/1/08, 11:37 PM

Oh Yea, They Are Working 7 Days A Week Until They Are Done.

Dave Rudisell · 3/2/08, 4:48 AM

Thanks Bob Sell and others for taking pictures and putting them online. I did take some of my own and put the on the Lawrenceburg Speedway website for viewing and a update. Unfortunatly the pictures are kinda small on the website. I greatly appreciate everyones patience on this huge undertaking of the new track. As Jerry Shaw mentioned, Its a really big project. Its not just as simple as moving dirt and stretching the track. The entire facility is undergoing a major renovation. What these constuction crews have done in a short time and in the winter months is unbelievable. Whenever construction is done there is always the question of when will it be completed. Well i would like to say the answer to that but the truth of the matter is nobody knows.
The project is scheduled to be completed April 1st and you all know what day that is...lol. We will all just have to wait and see. Everyone involved are working as hard as possible to meet this deadline. The finished work will be worth the wait. I am told we will be ready to have a practice the 1st week in April. Also some of the final touches will be completed as the season is already underway.
Thanks for your time, Dave Rudisell

robert gatten · 3/2/08, 12:51 PM

I was in the grandstand Friday and the place is a 150 MPH race track! I only have one question, the wall in one and two drops at least 10 ft coming down the back stretch. looks like you will run down hill then back up hill in turn 3. Don't see how this place will be done by 4/1 but like a famous politition, i hope it is..ha. Can't wait to put a car out there !!

3/1/08, 10:01 PM	#26 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
Jerry Shaw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,736	Even though those are really good photos, until you see the new Burg in person, you really have no idea how much has been done there. How it's NOTHING AT ALL like the old Burg. I had seen others post to that effect, but was really blown away when I saw it in person. The things that especially stand out are: 1) Just how high banked it is now. It will be in Eldora's class, in terms of banking. 2) The sheer amount of the Earth's surface that has been relocated there. The top of the turns are literally as high, if not higher, than the top of the grandstands that were in the turns. I'm not commenting on what I think the quality of racing will be. Just the "Day and Night" difference between new and old. And it is stark. Check it out for yourself. It was worth the trip for us. Jerry __________________ A man is about as big as the things that make him angry. Winston Churchill

2/24/08, 9:15 PM	#21 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
JETFXR Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 98	Just downloaded photos from 2/24 Wall are really taking shape and track exit off turn 3 is formed in rebar.Quality is low due to snowstorm,But things are taking shape nicely.Bring on Spring http://pbase.com/bob_sell

2/24/08, 11:49 PM	#22 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
Eatin Dirt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,919	Was down at Haag Ford Saturday getting the car worked on and stopped at the track on the way home. As I stood in the Grandstand and looked at the track I felt as if I was looking at the building of a minature Eldora. This place is going to be FAST. I do however have doubts that it is going to be done on time. I'll keep my fingers crossed. :applaud:

2/25/08, 12:02 AM	#23 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
Dwight Clock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,233	I would expect the track to be ready. They are, of course, at the mercy of the weather. If not ready it won't be for a lack of effort, that's for sure.

2/25/08, 6:59 AM	#24 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
smith19 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,940	Looks Like The Contractors Will Be Working Around The Clock To Get It Done. Even With That We Need A Serious Weather Change Around Here. Thanks For The Pics Bob.....

2/25/08, 10:46 AM	#25 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
ossuks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 997	Weather has been about normal, maybe even a little on the mild side! These type of projects never seem to be completed on time, and the contractors always blame the weather. Looks like the changes are a huge improvement, looking foreward to going to the Burg.

3/1/08, 11:29 PM	#27 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
smith19 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,940	Was Told Today By One Of The Workers That Sunday Should Be The Last Day For Hauling In Dirt. I Asked If They Will Be Done In Time And He Just Scratched His Head.

3/1/08, 11:37 PM	#28 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
smith19 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,940	Oh Yea, They Are Working 7 Days A Week Until They Are Done.

3/2/08, 4:48 AM	#29 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
Dave Rudisell Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,372	Thanks Bob Sell and others for taking pictures and putting them online. I did take some of my own and put the on the Lawrenceburg Speedway website for viewing and a update. Unfortunatly the pictures are kinda small on the website. I greatly appreciate everyones patience on this huge undertaking of the new track. As Jerry Shaw mentioned, Its a really big project. Its not just as simple as moving dirt and stretching the track. The entire facility is undergoing a major renovation. What these constuction crews have done in a short time and in the winter months is unbelievable. Whenever construction is done there is always the question of when will it be completed. Well i would like to say the answer to that but the truth of the matter is nobody knows. The project is scheduled to be completed April 1st and you all know what day that is...lol. We will all just have to wait and see. Everyone involved are working as hard as possible to meet this deadline. The finished work will be worth the wait. I am told we will be ready to have a practice the 1st week in April. Also some of the final touches will be completed as the season is already underway. Thanks for your time, Dave Rudisell

3/2/08, 12:51 PM	#30 Re: Lawrenceburg Construction
robert gatten Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,130	I was in the grandstand Friday and the place is a 150 MPH race track! I only have one question, the wall in one and two drops at least 10 ft coming down the back stretch. looks like you will run down hill then back up hill in turn 3. Don't see how this place will be done by 4/1 but like a famous politition, i hope it is..ha. Can't wait to put a car out there !!