Millsey
New Member
I'm seeing a very disturbing trend right now with the area raceways. I think most racers are under the belief the tracks and track owners are very well off and just aren't telling the truth when it comes to the financial bottom line.
Well guess what guys, most are! There are only so many racing dollars out there to be had and there are a bunch of places to spend them at. One track almost went belly up last week, but the drivers took some big-time paycuts and rallied around the promoter to keep things going (ATPR). I really want to commend the racers at Benton for doing the right thing and helping out the best they could.
But the overall financial picture for area tracks is just not that great. It really concerns me as it should you all because every track touches numerous lives. Even some of the tracks you would swear are solid as a rock are having a tough time dealing with various factors (like weather, etc.)
I guess what I'm trying to say is please make sure you support you tracks the best you can. Get out there and race, go sit in the stands or help out in the pits. The track you save just may be your own!
Well guess what guys, most are! There are only so many racing dollars out there to be had and there are a bunch of places to spend them at. One track almost went belly up last week, but the drivers took some big-time paycuts and rallied around the promoter to keep things going (ATPR). I really want to commend the racers at Benton for doing the right thing and helping out the best they could.
But the overall financial picture for area tracks is just not that great. It really concerns me as it should you all because every track touches numerous lives. Even some of the tracks you would swear are solid as a rock are having a tough time dealing with various factors (like weather, etc.)
I guess what I'm trying to say is please make sure you support you tracks the best you can. Get out there and race, go sit in the stands or help out in the pits. The track you save just may be your own!