Lets say you have unlimited rescorces to build a brand new state of the art facility, BUT it had to be modeled after a track that was shut down years ago, what track would it be modeled after, and what amenities would it have? Also where would it be located.
Personally I would build a mile in the model of Langhorne pre-paving... It would have Safer Barriers, a medical center, a tunnel under the track, with a modern style pit road , and garages, for potential use with higher forms of racing. Super fast, and indelibly tacky... I would build it in the California to replace the race that was lost at Cal Expo years ago.
Originally Posted by onthegas7j:
Lets say you have unlimited rescorces to build a brand new state of the art facility, BUT it had to be modeled after a track that was shut down years ago, what track would it be modeled after, and what amenities would it have? Also where would it be located.
Personally I would build a mile in the model of Langhorne pre-paving... It would have Safer Barriers, a medical center, a tunnel under the track, with a modern style pit road , and garages, for potential use with higher forms of racing. Super fast, and indelibly tacky... I would build it in the California to replace the race that was lost at Cal Expo years ago.
Can't decide if it would be Dayton Speedway or Cincinnati Race Bowl. I cut my racing teeth as a kid at those tracks. I would like to try to recreate the magic of those joints.
I would save my money for my retirement and I would buy a nice Camper/bus and I would go watch all the races I wanted to see....and still be money ahead........but thats just me and I know its not the answer you were looking for.......
Originally Posted by onthegas7j:
Lets say you have unlimited rescorces to build a brand new state of the art facility, BUT it had to be modeled after a track that was shut down years ago, what track would it be modeled after, and what amenities would it have? Also where would it be located.
Personally I would build a mile in the model of Langhorne pre-paving... It would have Safer Barriers, a medical center, a tunnel under the track, with a modern style pit road , and garages, for potential use with higher forms of racing. Super fast, and indelibly tacky... I would build it in the California to replace the race that was lost at Cal Expo years ago.
Are there any drivers left that would have enough stones to race a track like Langhorne today? Watching races from Langhorne on Dick Walden's videos leave me shaking my head wondering how more of them weren't hurt at that place.
I would build a track similar to Winchester somewhere out west, possibly Phoenix. Strictly open-wheel events. No heavy stock cars tearing up the surface. Sprints, midgets, west coast supers, IMCA type modifieds. Start out first several seasons as a specials only track. Cater to the fans & sponsors in every way. Try and build it into a weekly track over time. Have concerts, auto shows, automotive swap meets to help subsidize the racing & keep the venue profitable.
