During a recent family trip to Cape Cod, we used the driving stops and layovers to go lay eyes on tracks we’ve never been. Sadly, there was no activity, but at least we have a better visual idea when we see/ hear news and results from them. Does anybody else’s family do this?
Canandaigua Speedway. I was al little underwhelmed with the lack of signage at the road considering how the town itself
looks, but hey, place was still pretty cool. For those that haven’t been there, it reminded me of a 1/2 mile Montpelier with a fairground attached.
Oswego Speedway. The Steel Palace did not disappoint! Shout out to the guy camping in the black lot. She shows her age the same way Fenway Park does- the layers of chipped paint and steel rivets speak directly to your soul. Was shocked how FLAT that place is for the speeds they run. Wow!! Is all i could say. I
We stopped at Mottville (MI) during a trip to Middlebury/ Shipshe. Mottville is wild!! The close proximity of the trees in 3 and 4 without a permanent catch fence was mind blowing for a track that races full scale cars.
I have been doing this for some time. I remember back in 08 during Sprint Week, my (now) wife and I stopped by Winchester to check it out. We were allowed to take laps with my rental (Jeep Cherokee). First time I had ever been to the joint. Of course had seen it for years on TV. I have since shot a couple of shows there about 11 years ago now. The year before, we stopped by Eldora on our way from Gas City to the 'Burg. All was open. I had been there before, but the wife had not.
We used to go on amusement park vacations and rack up coaster credits. Hit seven or eight parks in a week. We went to six Flags new england, where Riverside raceway used to be. Williams Grove had a old amusement park across the street. So we went there. Im sure a couple others. Oh and we broke down (Timing Belt) in PA and got our car repaired at a shop a quarter mile up the street from Big Diamond.
Originally Posted by JarrettFarms73:
We stopped at Mottville (MI) during a trip to Middlebury/ Shipshe. Mottville is wild!! The close proximity of the trees in 3 and 4 without a permanent catch fence was mind blowing for a track that races full scale cars.
My understanding is the new owners are putting a wall up on the turn 3-4 end. I believe it is an insurance requirement that has prevented them from racing this season.
Originally Posted by Charles Nungester:
We used to go on amusement park vacations and rack up coaster credits. Hit seven or eight parks in a week. We went to six Flags new england, where Riverside raceway used to be. Williams Grove had an old amusement park across the street. So we went there. Im sure a couple others. Oh and we broke down (Timing Belt) in PA and got our car repaired at a shop a quarter mile up the street from Big Diamond.
I’ve seen Seakonk from the highway, but once again, never any green flag laps. I’d love to see Big Diamond.
Originally Posted by OnTheHammer:
My understanding is the new owners are putting a wall up on the turn 3-4 end. I believe it is an insurance requirement that has prevented them from racing this season.
I could believe that. And it doesn’t have any real banking before getting to the tree line like Putnamville does.
A couple years before Manzanita closed, I pulled into their parking lot in a rental car one day while vacationing. Several gates were left open so I was able to nose up to the actual track, where I found they were working/watering the track. If they weren't working the track, I know I would have made a lap or two!
Originally Posted by JarrettFarms73:
I’d love to see Big Diamond.
Big Diamond is a place you don't have to worry about a Wal Mart or strip mall coming soon. The last time I was there, I slept in my van. I heard a horn honking as I was laying down, and a push truck was chasing a bear back into the woods. Was very cautious when I took a bathroom break that night.
