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Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 #2780302
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I guess we will find out very soon if this is true. Pontiac race just canceled.

https://www.dragzine.com/news/summit-motorsports-park-reportedly-not-opening-in-2020/


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: pittsburghracer] #2780307
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This would be a real bummer!He needs to run on a minimum crew or if he can write off the season for finance reasons to avoid total shutdown.IDK.


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: Clanton] #2780364
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I see on FB someone leaked the info to be told on Wednesday


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: Clanton] #2780370
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Reading a article where he says he’s lost enough money and it’s time to shut it down and start next yr so sad

Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: scottb] #2780416
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A track that nice needs all of its revenue to stay afloat. The behind the scenes issue more than likely that sponsors are falling by the way side daily and without sponsors there are no big races hence no revenue.. NHRA dropping them from this years list had to hurt both fiscally and emotionally. Its too bad because its a great facility run by great people...


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: scottb] #2780417
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Hate to see and hear this... Tulsa Raceway Park has been open for weeks and so have several other tracks in this region and we are having record crowds and turn outs (nothing else to do and people are tired of being cooped up). This weekend is the NHRA Divisional and they are expecting over 500 cars, people coming from all over the country to race.


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: WadeMetzinger] #2780458
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This has to be because of financial reasons
Crazy that Bader was going from opening illegally a few weeks ago to not opening at all.

Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: Sammy] #2780465
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Is Junior running the whole show now ?

Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: Sammy] #2780497
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Originally Posted by Sammy
This has to be because of financial reasons
Crazy that Bader was going from opening illegally a few weeks ago to not opening at all.
He said 85% of his income has gone for the year.


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: Clanton] #2780499
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So what are they going to do with the No Prep race in October ? That race brings in a buttload of money shruggy

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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: fourgearsavoy] #2780505
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Originally Posted by fourgearsavoy
So what are they going to do with the No Prep race in October ? That race brings in a buttload of money shruggy

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So does the Halloween Classic and the bracket finals were also scheduled there too.


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: Sammy] #2780521
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Originally Posted by Sammy
This has to be because of financial reasons
Crazy that Bader was going from opening illegally a few weeks ago to not opening at all.


I was also kinda wondering if his video didn't bite him in the behind. Sad to see a track not open for any reason.


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: slantzilla] #2780572
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Wondering what they are going to do with dragweek they are supposed to he the 2nd track. Also wondering if closing has something to do with a law suit with the government for not letting open or a loss of revenue insurance. I have no idea if thats the case just wondering.

Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: pittsburghracer] #2780589
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Gulfport had over 300 cars Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The promoter even added money to the payouts. I saw cars from 3 states away. I also saw people in small isolated groups and most spectators were sitting along the fence and not congregated in the stands. Social distancing was in effect and most people were fine with it.
I hate to see any track close, that's 1 less place for people to go enjoy themselves.


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: slantzilla] #2780599
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Originally Posted by slantzilla
Originally Posted by Sammy
This has to be because of financial reasons
Crazy that Bader was going from opening illegally a few weeks ago to not opening at all.


I was also kinda wondering if his video didn't bite him in the behind. Sad to see a track not open for any reason.


I suspect between Ohio officials and the airport crew next door, they have Bader in a choke hold somehow Politically


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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: B3422W5] #2780629
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I find this really odd. I'd bet it has something to do with the stand he took on the Covid virus.

Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: dIc dOc Deity !] #2780630
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Originally Posted by Doc Fiberglass
Is Junior running the whole show now ?


AGAIN !!

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Originally Posted by Doc Fiberglass
Originally Posted by Doc Fiberglass
Is Junior running the whole show now ?


AGAIN !!




Norwalk is ran like a corporation with lots of staff. Bill sr is pretty much out of the picture. I’m not sure how old this is but it will give you an idea. Bill jr’s son Evan is being given more control everyday.



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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: pittsburghracer] #2780673
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020 [Re: slantzilla] #2780682
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Originally Posted by slantzilla


I was also kinda wondering if his video didn't bite him in the behind. Sad to see a track not open for any reason.


Well since tracks all over Ohio are and have been open for a few weeks I am sure that is playing a factor. I read somewhere about the track having been vandalized since that facebook post as well. I am sure in retrospect he would rethink that action. The NHRA pulling out was a large part of the decision as well no doubt. Hopefully this is not going to affect 2021 and beyond. This is the second track on the NMCA trail that's been lost for this season


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