Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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This is what the pits used to look like. Dad and I with my first big block car
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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UPDATE
Summit Motorsports Park 26 mins · A MESSAGE FROM BILL BADER JR.
While planning what was to be a standout season of racing at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, the Coronavirus hit.
Our country halted and hunkered down, and yet, I was hopeful that I would be able to open, as soon as possible, the facility that has been the source of pride and passion for my family for more than 50 years.
I was prepared to do whatever I needed to do to ensure that every guest who came through our gates would be safe while still experiencing everything that has helped Summit Motorsports Park stand out in the motorsports industry for so many years.
I was eager to present the fast cars and fireworks, the entertainment and excitement, and most of all, “The Norwalk Experience.” My team wanted the same.
I was confident that this year’s offerings, including the highly anticipated 43rd Annual Kelly Night Under Fire, would help us reach record attendance as we have so many times before.
But it was becoming apparent that I was not going to be able to accomplish all of that, as our country was still so adversely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.
While faced with trying to produce events that would not, under current circumstances, hold up to the high standards that I set years ago when I took over the family business from my father, I was well aware that we had already lost 83 percent of our revenue for the year, and we wouldn’t be able to make the money we need to make to successfully sustain operations if we opened. In fact, we would lose money, and I can’t responsibly take that financial risk.
So I decided that I owed it to Summit Motorsports Park racers, race fans, sponsors and supporters to cancel this season, and start planning to make the 2021 season the most magnificent and monumental yet.
The majority of my team — whom, like you, I consider to be family — is laid off, so please be patient as I work to regroup and plan a most remarkable rebound that will show racers, race fans, sponsors and supporters why we’re America’s Racetrack.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your support and for standing by me, my family, my team and Summit Motorsports Park in these turbulent and trying times. Here’s to a tremendous 2021 together.
May God Bless you and your family and God Bless America!
— Bill Bader Jr., President of Summit Motorsports Park
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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I think a lot of this has to do with the lack of spectators at the events.
I see Elmer canceled the Rocking Chair Nostalgia race at Mason Dixon this week too. That race brings in a huge amount of spectators and that is all profit money for the tracks.
Without spectators its a huge hit to the tracks bottom line.
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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I think a lot of this has to do with the lack of spectators at the events.
I see Elmer canceled the Rocking Chair Nostalgia race at Mason Dixon this week too. That race brings in a huge amount of spectators and that is all profit money for the tracks.
Without spectators its a huge hit to the tracks bottom line. I think it has zero to do with fans in the stands.
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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I think a lot of this has to do with the lack of spectators at the events.
I see Elmer canceled the Rocking Chair Nostalgia race at Mason Dixon this week too. That race brings in a huge amount of spectators and that is all profit money for the tracks.
Without spectators its a huge hit to the tracks bottom line. I agree 100% with this. Bill doesn’t put on a race, he puts on a money back guaranteed show. Azz in the seats makes money in the pocket. Now as far as the no box race, big money top bulb race, etc, those aren’t going to drawl spectators, on friends and family. Bill doesn’t book jet cars and shoot of fireworks for the racers.
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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RT 66 made the same announcement today. Anything NHRA sanctioned is done for the year. Not sure if the affects No Prep Kings or not, but I can't believe they will open with no spectators.
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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RT 66 made the same announcement today. Anything NHRA sanctioned is done for the year. Not sure if the affects No Prep Kings or not, but I can't believe they will open with no spectators. They(NHRA) had already cancelled the National Event, so they just added the divisional. It would also cancel any Summit Bracket racing series events as those are NHRA sanctioned as well. Only thing I have not heard anything about is what happens with the Jegs Allstars. Those participants worked hard to be able to make that deal and as of now they have been left out completely. Guess their 2019 efforts were for naught.
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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I can't even go to DW42 to watch a race the tnt is closed to racers only tonight. I’m only going to say this once but you have to learn to play the game. Quaker City is opening up this weekend with zero spectators allowed. BUT you are allowed to have up to 10 pit crew guys. Do you get what I’m trying to say without saying it.
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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I can't even go to DW42 to watch a race the tnt is closed to racers only tonight. Become a crew guy. I know someone headed to Ohio very soon that will be in need of one Lots of us old guys that can use an extra hand or two at the track willing to pay all the expenses and feed and bevereage the willing
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Re: Read it and weep. Norwalk may not open in 2020
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TEN crew members .... ... If I was closer I’d like to CREW for someone to that action!
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