Posted By: therocks
Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 01:21 PM
Last night they said Quaker City sold.I guess the guy that bought it says he will keep it open.I like it because its close and have been going there since the 60s.Rocky
Quaker City sold.
Posted By: R6T8net
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 01:26 PM
Read the article today and it appears the new owner has some positive plans for the track. Really glad to hear it's going to be around for a while longer!
Posted By: WILD BILL
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 03:38 PM
Anyone have a link?
Posted By: Polarabill
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 03:48 PM
New owner is Norm Fox who owns an auto salvage buisness in Malvern,Oh.Reportedly paid $460,000 for track and most of the equipment. The next couple of years will be spent updating the facility and equipment. Fox would like to eventually add a cart track and possibly a road course.Fox is not a drag racer,but is a car guy and likes to road race.Meetings will be held soon with employees and racers for input and information. Our local paper is the Morning Journal,try www.morningjournalnews.com for more information.
Posted By: WILD BILL
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 03:59 PM
Found it 
http://www.morningjournalnews.com/page/content.detail/id/526808/Dragstrip-saved.html?nav=5006
Sounds promising
http://www.morningjournalnews.com/page/content.detail/id/526808/Dragstrip-saved.html?nav=5006
Sounds promising
Posted By: Dave Watt
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 04:07 PM
That's great news guys.
Posted By: 1974 474 Duster
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 04:26 PM
This is great news indeed!! Such a nice location and facility. Dan was always to cheap to do things the right way, ie track prep and customer friendly. If things go right I will be more than happy to rent a spot and leave my Duster there for the season. Always loved this track, but was always so poorly prepped and EVERYONE was treated badly by Swindell. Beast of luck to you Mr. Fox!!!! Sincerely, Ken and Carrie Michalik 
Posted By: roadhazard
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 04:28 PM
here's a link that Metal Circus posted 
linky;
http://www.wfmj.com/global/category.asp?...;autoStart=true
linky;
http://www.wfmj.com/global/category.asp?...;autoStart=true
Posted By: RonTheAnnouncer
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 05:57 PM
I'm thinking of contacting Mr. Fox and seeing if he could use my help. Maybe some announcing and whatever other help would be needed.
Posted By: roadhazard
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 06:29 PM
I think that would be a good idea Metal Circus
My buddy is in the same business as Mr. Fox, says he's a real nice guy, into racing @ Mid Ohio and from the conversation I had with my buddy, very aproachable
Greg
My buddy is in the same business as Mr. Fox, says he's a real nice guy, into racing @ Mid Ohio and from the conversation I had with my buddy, very aproachable
Greg
Posted By: RonTheAnnouncer
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 06:33 PM
I just sent an email through the salvage yard site. I'm always torn between working the races and racing, but with money being what it is I'd probably be wiser to get in on the working side of it. I don't necessarily wish to manage the track, but announcing, race directing, and a bit of "event creation" might be right up my alley!
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 06:49 PM
Great news!!
I earned my top alcohol dragster license at that track in 1995. Went to the finals against Jeff wilson a couple years after that at a NHRA div race.
I also burned my car to the ground at that track after the front end broke on a wheel stand which puntured the front mounted gas tank.
I also remember that track as being very short and almost not getting stopped in time every run, it was hairy to say the least.
Great little track, I liked it.
I earned my top alcohol dragster license at that track in 1995. Went to the finals against Jeff wilson a couple years after that at a NHRA div race.
I also burned my car to the ground at that track after the front end broke on a wheel stand which puntured the front mounted gas tank.
I also remember that track as being very short and almost not getting stopped in time every run, it was hairy to say the least.
Great little track, I liked it.
Posted By: Butch
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 08:40 PM
Quote:
I just sent an email through the salvage yard site. I'm always torn between working the races and racing, but with money being what it is I'd probably be wiser to get in on the working side of it. I don't necessarily wish to manage the track, but announcing, race directing, and a bit of "event creation" might be right up my alley!
Don't forget the food concession.
Sorry I just couldn't resist.
Posted By: RonTheAnnouncer
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 08:52 PM
Quote:Quote:
I just sent an email through the salvage yard site. I'm always torn between working the races and racing, but with money being what it is I'd probably be wiser to get in on the working side of it. I don't necessarily wish to manage the track, but announcing, race directing, and a bit of "event creation" might be right up my alley!
Don't forget the food concession.
Sorry I just couldn't resist.
Maybe I should send himan addendum that says "will work for food". That'd be like a pay increase for me!
Butch, if I get hired I'll ask them to put cheesecake on the menu for you...with strawberries!
Posted By: roadhazard
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 09:51 PM
Butch isn't the only one that loves cheesecake with strawberries
I'm excited about this deal
I'm excited about this deal
Posted By: WILD BILL
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 10:13 PM
Quote:Quote:Quote:
I just sent an email through the salvage yard site. I'm always torn between working the races and racing, but with money being what it is I'd probably be wiser to get in on the working side of it. I don't necessarily wish to manage the track, but announcing, race directing, and a bit of "event creation" might be right up my alley!
Don't forget the food concession.
Sorry I just couldn't resist.
Maybe I should send himan addendum that says "will work for food". That'd be like a pay increase for me!
Butch, if I get hired I'll ask them to put cheesecake on the menu for you...with strawberries!
If you do get a job talk to them about the ice cream. It's GREAT but $2 for that tiny little cone
Maybe I'm a little spoiled
Posted By: super451b
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/20/10 10:15 PM
Quote:
I'm excited about this deal
Me too ! I was planning on making QC my home track next season.
Posted By: KD800X
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/23/10 07:12 PM
Just a sugestion. If anyone contacts Mr. Fox, you might suggest that he pays a visit to Norwalk to see how a tack should be run. After all they are the bench mark. The Holloween Clasic is comming up so he still has time.
The key to bringing the racers in is traction. If the track hooks racers will come. That track as we all know will never be a fast track because of it's elevation, but it still can be a great place to race if it hooks.
If the track is always a skating rink then the word travels and the racers will only go if they pay big money OR there is a special event, which cost more to put on.
Just my two cents.
The key to bringing the racers in is traction. If the track hooks racers will come. That track as we all know will never be a fast track because of it's elevation, but it still can be a great place to race if it hooks.
If the track is always a skating rink then the word travels and the racers will only go if they pay big money OR there is a special event, which cost more to put on.
Just my two cents.
Posted By: HEMIFRED
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/23/10 07:27 PM
I'll never fotget my reaction to the mountain I needed to scale before making a pass.
That track is where one my of my favorite picture was taken at the HEMI REUNION. it was used on the inside cover of the hardback book.
That track is where one my of my favorite picture was taken at the HEMI REUNION. it was used on the inside cover of the hardback book.
Posted By: RonTheAnnouncer
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/23/10 10:56 PM
Quote:
Just a sugestion. If anyone contacts Mr. Fox, you might suggest that he pays a visit to Norwalk to see how a tack should be run. After all they are the bench mark. The Holloween Clasic is comming up so he still has time.
The key to bringing the racers in is traction. If the track hooks racers will come. That track as we all know will never be a fast track because of it's elevation, but it still can be a great place to race if it hooks.
If the track is always a skating rink then the word travels and the racers will only go if they pay big money OR there is a special event, which cost more to put on.
Just my two cents.
In the email I sent I suggested he talk to the Baders for many reasons, such as programming, scheduling, and leads to equipment. I haven't heard back from him, but I hope he at least had time to read it. I'm sure he's standing back and looking at the big picture and putting a plan together. I hope I can get involved and be helpful in some way!
Posted By: KD800X
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/24/10 05:17 AM
Quote:Quote:
Just a sugestion. If anyone contacts Mr. Fox, you might suggest that he pays a visit to Norwalk to see how a tack should be run. After all they are the bench mark. The Holloween Clasic is comming up so he still has time.
The key to bringing the racers in is traction. If the track hooks racers will come. That track as we all know will never be a fast track because of it's elevation, but it still can be a great place to race if it hooks.
If the track is always a skating rink then the word travels and the racers will only go if they pay big money OR there is a special event, which cost more to put on.
Just my two cents.
In the email I sent I suggested he talk to the Baders for many reasons, such as programming, scheduling, and leads to equipment. I haven't heard back from him, but I hope he at least had time to read it. I'm sure he's standing back and looking at the big picture and putting a plan together. I hope I can get involved and be helpful in some way!
Good thinking! I hope he takes you up on your offer and your advice!
Bader knows how to make money and leave the customer feeling like they more than got there money's worth.
Which is a rare now a days.
Thanks
Kevin
Posted By: therocks
Re: Quaker City sold. - 10/24/10 12:50 PM
I have to agree with talking with Bader.They took what was a somewhat decent track and turned it into a super place.Old man Bader is a real stickler for making the customer happy.He dosent care if you are a racer or spectator.He wants you to be happy period.My kid used to run his 62 300 at Quaker all the time.Hopefully they will get everything all lined up for some good racing.Rocky