So what is the reason for numerous racecars still at the track?????

Did some kind of biblical rainstorm just sprout out of nowhere....people just leave their cars/trailer behind.....

Stored there?

Many people leave their cars there as well as campers/motorhomes to help alleviate the cost of towing to the track every week.Unless something is broken bad enough to need to go back to the shop to fix,they just leave their rigs and cars there and just show to race each week.saves a lot in gas and this is an unfortunate example of what can happen.

The track is 76 miles from my house. My Ram gets 7.5-8mpg. I normally race every weekend.

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really sad to see that, hope you guys get everthing cleaned up and ready to race

I've been seeing this all over. Very sorry to see. I've ran there a few times. I like that track.

Walter, sorry to hear you had your car in that mess but glad to see it didn't get into the car. The floor of the trailer is bad enough but it could have been much worse.

Some updates
First of all, let me explain- over 8" of water fell in the Lebanon area yesterday afternoon. What was thought to be a moderate storm dumped more water than anyone can imagine into a small area washing out roadways and flooding places that haven't seen water like this since the early 70's. It rained so hard it shut Route 20 down further east from the track with over 4 feet of water rushing over the road. All this water had to go somewhere.....of course the track was down stream and was dealing with the deluge of downpour itself.
Here is a status update as I spent most of the day at the track answering phone calls and trying to get a handle on things. The facts as the water level went down- most trailers were able to be accessed as of this evening. Even the ones in the outer field that were underwater were accessible tonight.
We even saved a few fish who had become disoriented and stranded!
There is a section of the jersey barrier in the right lane near the main turn off that has been turned over and undermined. According to Howard, the crews are in line to begin repairs on that tomorrow, which I know as a fact because they were meeting with him this afternoon when the area was visible.
The pit area near the fuel depot and the cross over into the field is no longer there- it is a big hole where the rushing water eroded everything away. Tonight, the contractors were looking over the situation and fill will be used and blacktop will need to be reinstalled in this area. Right now, even a good leap wouldn't get you over the gaping hole leading towards the field and fueling at the depot is impossible because of the cave in.
The water was still in the staging lanes, so it is impossible at this time to know what that area was like. I can tell you it was like the rushing rapids last night.
The timing system right now is still under water. The holes that usually house the timing system looked more like water drains today as the water continued to pour out of them. The system is being pulled apart, repaired and fixed as we speak so that as soon as the water goes down, it can be reinstalled.
We are moving forward. Realistically, I'm truthfully thinking we may be operational by the Night of Fire. Howard being true to his word had the doors of the club house open tonight and the place was drying out as it was the first to become accessible. Crews are on standby to get in to clean up as soon as areas are clear. Howard told me tonight if the weather holds maybe we can have a test and tune on Sunday. Saturday is definitely out of the question. Only time and weather will tell.
Crews were still working at 9pm tonight with large pumps to clear the water out of the oval track which was spilling onto the dragway in hopes to move the water back to the creek.
Once again, as the water level goes down, we will deal with the situations at hand.
Thank you to all for their help and cross your fingers as they are calling for more rain tomorrow (Friday). We'll be back up and running as soon as humanly possible.

These are from the NEMS site
Kevin

#2 also from NEMS
Today, crews showed up at the track with excavators, fill, stones and all sorts of pumps, brooms and cleaning equipment. The clubhouse was cleaned out and under pretty good condition. The water had gone down enough where the parking lots were clear and the water was out of the concession stands. The jersey barrier was removed and the fill was put in and tamped until.....it rained!
Yes, once again the track and the grounds are under water. Water is once again running through the club house. The good news I guess is that it is a foot less than where it was at it's worse point the other day. Unfortunately, we start at square one once again.
Tomorrow morning, we will be back at the track chasing the water away and cleaning once again.
Keep us in your prayers as we tackle what appears to be a never ending battle. As of tonight's news....another round of rain and thunderstorms on Sunday.

S Bell

Looks like they are doing everything they can, just need a brake in weather.
Kevin

Good to see that there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Dim as it may seem, there is hope I suppose. We will keep the faith that all those affected can get back on their feet soon.

Hopefully there is a flood insurance provision on the tracks policy? Otherwise I would imagine that this will be a financial nightmare..

MB

Well said Mike.I am hoping that nobody's race car is a total loss.I have always had a great time in the "VALLEY"