Florence Speedway

[Bob Hubbard]

I havn't seen a post about the race track closing so I thought Id ask .... Ive been hearing its going to happen in the next 5 years or so .... Anyone have an ideal what kinda impact this will have on local racing in this area .... ( Southern Ohio )

[Hoosier_Dirt]

Doubt it happens.

[Senroc-Systems]

As long as they have the North/South and the Ralph Latham, they're not closing.

That being said, the regular shows are a shell of their former a selves....

[zyoung25]

Josh is member on this site, he would be the man to ask.

I honestly don't see it happening. They get good turnouts in fans and cars, no reason to shut down if that keeps up. Plus they're planning to build a new HoF building there. It would be dumb to build that, just to have to move it.

[Bob Hubbard]

Ok ...What i heard was sewer lines are being run along rt 42 ... This has made the 40 something acre's value go up .... I dont know the numbers of what the property in worth now .... I can only assume the property will be splt up & sold for new home construction ....

[cutman]

I believe Josh has referred to this somewhat in the recent past(maybe a DoD interview). Mentioned something about the subdivisions creeping closer to the track. A mention of selling was in there, but with more money going into the hall of fame and the north/spurt continuing to grow, let's hope it's here to stay!

[RTW]

For this years North South I was camped along the fence line in the main parking lot. There was quite a bit of smell of raw sewage in that area. New sewer lines my not be all bad. But I would agree, with the size of the North South show now, looks like it is going to be a three day show from now on. Plus they are the only track in the Norther KY/Cincy area that runs Late Models as part of their weekly show. I would hate to see them close.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

For this years North South I was camped along the fence line in the main parking lot. There was quite a bit of smell of raw sewage in that area. New sewer lines my not be all bad. But I would agree, with the size of the North South show now, looks like it is going to be a three day show from now on. Plus they are the only track in the Norther KY/Cincy area that runs Late Models as part of their weekly show. I would hate to see them close.

You don't consider Moler a Cincy area track??

[kidrock]

For the right money who knows what might happen, money talks

[zyoung25]

For the right money who knows what might happen, money talks

Ever wonder why they shut down after the N/S for a few weeks, think about it. It would take a pretty large chunk of change for them to lock the gates on that place, just because of that race alone.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Ever wonder why they shut down after the N/S for a few weeks, think about it. It would take a pretty large chunk of change for them to lock the gates on that place, just because of that race alone.

How many buildable acres are there? In a housing boom, that place would fetch serious dough for a development

[t3r3e3]

How many buildable acres are there? In a housing boom, that place would fetch serious dough for a development

Developers and lawyers, aka the scum of the earth. Just what Boone County needs, more Drees McMansions and some dumbass subdivision name like Oak Manor after they clear the oaks and plant Bradford pears.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Developers and lawyers, aka the scum of the earth. Just what Boone County needs, more Drees McMansions and some dumbass subdivision name like Oak Manor after they clear the oaks and plant Bradford pears.

Can't disagree. But, money talks...

[t3r3e3]

Can't disagree. But, money talks...

Sad but true. Once them subdivisions get close enough, some white collar @sshat who just purchased a McMansion will complain to the county that this den of rednecks is ruining his home value and degrading his quality of life. Said douchebag will then petition other nearby douchebags who purchased said McMansions knowing the track was there and had been for over 40 years. Douchebag list will undoubtedly include a lawyer, developer, or zoning person or two, possibly even health and safety people. Next thing you know, the track will be declared a nuisance and public health threat by the douchebags.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Sad but true. Once them subdivisions get close enough, some white collar @sshat who just purchased a McMansion will complain to the county that this den of rednecks is ruining his home value and degrading his quality of life. Said douchebag will then petition other nearby douchebags who purchased said McMansions knowing the track was there and had been for over 40 years. Douchebag list will undoubtedly include a lawyer, developer, or zoning person or two, possibly even health and safety people. Next thing you know, the track will be declared a nuisance and public health threat by the douchebags.

You are 100% correct. But all LM outside one national Nascaresque tour will likely be crate by then anyway.