How will Lucas Speedweeks schedule look after East Bay?

It doesn't seem like there are any new tracks for Lucas to schedule at once East Bay closes (unless they race more in GA) and it doesn't seem like Bubbas is good enough to race at for more than a few night, so is there anything other than a shorter Speedweeks schedule for the Lucas series after East Bay closes? All-Tech is nice but I don't see them having 6 nights in a row. Best case I think they move Golden Isles to February in hopes of warmer weather and maybe add another race or 2 at All-Tech.

Race them at Hendry County

North Florida Speedway possibly.

One of the Modified drivers that used to race up my way Tom Bell just moved there and bought the track last winter. He’s talked about it a bit

Didnt realize N. Florida was under new ownership, that could definitely be an option.

Has Screven ever been an option? They usually hold a race in early February usually. Southern All-Stars are running for $10,000 this weekend.

GIS will get the east bay dates is what I was told. It's not east bay, but there is only one of those, nothing else compares to it. I will be interested in seeing where else might get a chance.

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Originally Posted by zyoung25

GIS will get the east bay dates is what I was told. It's not east bay, but there is only one of those, nothing else compares to it. I will be interested in seeing where else might get a chance.

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I would hate more races at GIS. Just too cold and doesn’t have the full vibe or East Bay or Volusia too me. Gray, cold and only raced good this year in my opinion.

I know this is a pipe dream, but why would someone not want to build a track near Tampa or Orlando area or in between? Speedweeks races from sprints to late models are generally well attended. As fast as they build Gateway and the Chili Bowl it does not seem like it would take huge investment to have something small built. Obviously could see if it works out and build it up from there

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Originally Posted by PushinTheLimit

Has Screven ever been an option? They usually hold a race in early February usually. Southern All-Stars are running for $10,000 this weekend.

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I don’t see a national tour going there.

I have been to Nirth Florida in Lake City- will never go back: dosen’t matter if it’s Lucas/WOO. Terrible facility (to me).
For me to replace East Bay- the racing needs to be in a location where there is things to do during the day for a weeks stay. Volusia/East Bay offers that. Bubbas/AllTech/N Florida does not.
Yes the weather can be cold at GI but: the seating, camping and overall facilities are there and in place. Plus the Atlantic Ocean -Brunswick, Jeckel and St.Simons Island is there.
Nothing will replace East Bay - but GI would be a suitable replacement from my standpoint.

id like to see more all tech races, weird track looks like but races well

GIS is typically cold and wont be the destination event for fans that the Florida races are and will be.

Does WRG own Volusia? It's a shame they can't work something out to just move over there.

WEG does own Volusia.
They race many divisions there during Speedweeks. Would they be willing to host Lucas Oil- probably not- but strange things do happen.

Cletus McFarland YouTuber at Bradenton Motorsports park. He needs to build a dirt track

Would it be the end of the world if they do what they do now, minus the east bay week?

last i heard Forrest Lucas was worth $800+ million, he could build a track around orlando somewhere no problem

Just to replace 6 nights of racing at East Bay?????

forrest lucas could build a multi purpose facility and run lots more shows, including a world finals style week of races for LOLMDS and other Lucas sponsored series

If someone wanted to build a new track anywhere (including Florida) they would face many walls. Noise ordinances/zoning issues/access to/from facilities/the $$$ needed to get it started/basically it'd take someone with "STUPID" money to even think about it.

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Originally Posted by ftfiowa

forrest lucas could build a multi purpose facility and run lots more shows, including a world finals style week of races for LOLMDS and other Lucas sponsored series

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Ever see how small the crowds are for most of the events at Lucas Oil Speedway??

That is one of the top five facilities in the country, and only has good attendance for about 5-6 shows.

Why would anyone try and develop a money loser, for just one busy week in Florida??

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Originally Posted by ftfiowa

forrest lucas could build a multi purpose facility and run lots more shows, including a world finals style week of races for LOLMDS and other Lucas sponsored series

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I don't know what you are smoking, but I don't suggest sharing it with anyone. There is no way lucas oil will do any of what you talking about. It would be a huge money pit, which is basically what Charlotte is. He doesn't have SMI money.

Forrest already built a huge multi-purpose facility in Wheatland. It never gets the crowds or cars.

It amazes me how people think they should spend someone money. Lucas is not building another facility, he loses enough money on the one he has.

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Originally Posted by dirtcrazy4u

It amazes me how people think they should spend someone money. Lucas is not building another facility, he loses enough money on the one he has.

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Great point👍 I’d love to see someone build a track but yes that’s THEIR money

Unfortunately if you look across the country the last five or six tracks that were either built brand new or were reburbished, have had their stuggles with attracting fans and/or car counts. Vado, Circle City, I 70, WVMS and Bloomsburg come to mine. None have been a home run, despite spending a pretty good chunk of change $$$$ to do so....Just something to think about?

ok i guess no one wants a new track in florida, so forget what what i said about ever building a new track anywhere. the negative neds win! no more new tracks anywhere!

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Originally Posted by ftfiowa

ok i guess no one wants a new track in florida, so forget what what i said about ever building a new track anywhere. the negative neds win! no more new tracks anywhere!

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Florida real estate a bit of an issue, as far as cost, compared to a lot of places in the country.

are any other tracks in florida in danger of closing? i think speedweeks as we know it will end after 2024. im guessing no more than 2 shows each at ocala and all tech and maybe 5 shows at volusia. golden isles is a big track so i dont know if racers will want to run there a full week there after running everywhere else before.

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Originally Posted by ftfiowa

are any other tracks in florida in danger of closing? i think speedweeks as we know it will end after 2024. im guessing no more than 2 shows each at ocala and all tech and maybe 5 shows at volusia. golden isles is a big track so i dont know if racers will want to run there a full week there after running everywhere else before.

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Volusia has more shows now than they used to. I think the schedule will stay about the same in length, just the destinations change.

I wish someone could turn the unused 1/2 mile asphalt track at SGMP in Cecil, Ga. to dirt. The dragstrip at it does great. Flo broadcasts some of them. The complex sits right by I-75.

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Originally Posted by MasterSbilt_Racer

Race them at Hendry County

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Hendry's out in BFE - good luck getting people to go out there. Nothing to do, nowhere to stay for an hour in any direction.

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Originally Posted by MasterSbilt_Racer

Volusia has more shows now than they used to. I think the schedule will stay about the same in length, just the destinations change.

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I can't see the WoO (WRG) paying the LOLMDS to race at WRG's facility (Volusia) when they can just schedule more WoO LM races.

Lucas is kind of in a pickle without East Bay. Maybe slap some dirt of the unused pavement at DeSoto. Or throw some dirt on Showtime Speedway and watch the locals freak the F out lol. We can always race in Trop Field again too as long as no one wants paid.

Hopefully, Bubba will take the Eastbay dates or at least split them with Alltech!

Many of the locals want Bubba to race weekly again. Hopefully, his financial issues are behind him!

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Originally Posted by Jerky

Hendry's out in BFE - good luck getting people to go out there. Nothing to do, nowhere to stay for an hour in any direction.

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Not that different than Vado. I was somewhat joking, but I was at the grand reopening in 2011 or whenever it was. Cars were parked up and down Route 27.

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Originally Posted by Jerky

I can't see the WoO (WRG) paying the LOLMDS to race at WRG's facility (Volusia) when they can just schedule more WoO LM races.

Lucas is kind of in a pickle without East Bay. Maybe slap some dirt of the unused pavement at DeSoto. Or throw some dirt on Showtime Speedway and watch the locals freak the F out lol. We can always race in Trop Field again too as long as no one wants paid.

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I could see WRG renting the track to Lucas. I certainly wouldn't see the arrangement you describe above. My point above is that WRG has added late model races at Volusia, that used to not be on the schedule. Any of the tracks that currently host races could have their schedules expanded.

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Originally Posted by Josh Bayko

Forrest already built a huge multi-purpose facility in Wheatland. It never gets the crowds or cars.

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As they say in realty … it’s all about “location, location, location”.