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Jim11h
02-10-2023, 08:29 AM
Is 2024 last year, has anything changed on on permanent closure? Tracks on bucklist so need to plan ahead. When tickets go on sale for following speedweek and where best area to stay?

Thanks y'all for info
MasterSbilt_Racer
02-10-2023, 08:51 AM
Is 2024 last year, has anything changed on on permanent closure? Tracks on bucklist so need to plan ahead. When tickets go on sale for following speedweek and where best area to stay?

Thanks y'all for info

Next year is the last speed week.

Not sure on tix. I just buy general admission in person.

I like to stay in Brandon.
Rajflyboy
02-10-2023, 08:58 AM
What about the mine and issues with the EPA? Any chance that will delay this?
MasterSbilt_Racer
02-10-2023, 09:11 AM
What about the mine and issues with the EPA? Any chance that will delay this?

No idea. They keep saying on the broadcast that next year is the end. The track is still being operated like the end is near too, with lack of investment into it.
foxfire2dirtracing
02-10-2023, 09:22 AM
Core samples did not come back positive for Mosaic- yes there is EPA issues involving fines/permits. What I am being told Al Varnadore is finished after mid season 2024.
Driver50x
02-10-2023, 09:24 AM
The sale of East Bay is still not set in stone. No one knows for sure. The owner is saying there will be one more year of speedweeks, and then a few races in the summer of 2024.
foxfire2dirtracing
02-10-2023, 09:28 AM
Core samples did not come back positive for Mosaic- yes there is EPA issues involving fines/permits. What I am being told Al Varnadore is finished after mid season 2024.
Jim11h
02-10-2023, 10:28 AM
Thanks guys. MB, does Brandon have good eats guy can't live without? Probably just be few guys, will look into airbnb, and rent a car type deal
ZERO25
02-10-2023, 11:40 AM
The sale of East Bay is still not set in stone. No one knows for sure. The owner is saying there will be one more year of speedweeks, and then a few races in the summer of 2024.

Its done, signed and sealed and paid the lien holder (Bonnie Matthews)!

Straight from the horses mouth!

Al sold it because it was being foreclosed on!
MasterSbilt_Racer
02-10-2023, 11:48 AM
Thanks guys. MB, does Brandon have good eats guy can't live without? Probably just be few guys, will look into airbnb, and rent a car type deal

There's a lot of casual chain stuff, but nothing really memorable. It's just convenient being at the 60/75 interchange.
MRM
02-10-2023, 11:52 AM
Good luck getting a straight answer, or any answer, from them.
zyoung25
02-10-2023, 03:35 PM
I think big Al is burnt out IMO, he's ready to be done with it. I seen a comment on Facebook where the track photographer said Al told him he is basically done after speedweeks of 2024 regardless of what the outcome of the contract is.

You hear and read all kinds of stuff. So really who the hell knows at this point

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0c1XsJ3XfWsL4c3U4cEbS8Nz typ7WVAZhvDRCJx5zvYCr5jfSB6F7xqbSxSwaAjs1l&id=100002171282407&mibextid=Nif5oz
Rajflyboy
02-10-2023, 07:13 PM
No idea. They keep saying on the broadcast that next year is the end. The track is still being operated like the end is near too, with lack of investment into it.Good observation and definitely sounds like it will close
ZERO25
02-11-2023, 12:25 PM
And now 50k to win Lucas race in Oct.! smh