Daugherty Speedway opening Grandstands

[weatherman85]

Be interesting to see how this turns out.

https://racingnews.co/2020/05/07/indiana-race-track-to-open-grandstands-to-defend-constitutional-rights-event-sold-out/

[Jim11h]

That's the old Boswell Speedway right?

[Clayton_Wetters]

Yes........

[Lennylinda]

The way I look at it is people that will not practice social distancing are just being selfish. It is not a constitutional issue, it is doing what is right for each other. We’ll see how they think when it is their mom, dad, or grandparents that are taken by Covid-19.

[WildBill32]

Good for them! Are constitutional rights have been getting trampled upon. It's about time we the people take a stand...

[golddirt]

The guy is an idiot prior to the virus

[In The Gas]

The guy is an idiot prior to the virus

I expect the governor to shut this down. Hate to see a lot of people show up to get run off.
Good Luck to all that attend!

[Dirt Clod]

If you want the latest updates and have time to read some interesting comments, go to the Daugherty Speedway Facebook page. There's a letter posted from the State of Indiana. Will definitely be interesting to see how this turns out.

[fryefan]

They are allowed to have limited practice starting May 11th per the new order. Thus, the show this weekend will most likely not be happening.

[golddirt]

And he got your money!

[fryefan]

On their facebook page, they say they will refund those who purchased tickets. Hopefully, those who bought tickets will get their money back.

Personally, I would not have bought tickets to it, even if I lived in that area, because it is pretty obvious to me that the chance it would happen are slim and none.

[BILL47A]

I was wondering who now owns or promotes this track. I think Mr.Daugherty had purchased this facility when the Kamps (previous owners) had lost it due to possible bankruptcy. I know that the Kamps also owned the K-Motion company, who produce valve train components. I understand that their products are still offered by Jegs and Summit Racing, and K-motion is still in business. I had heard that Mr. Daugherty sometimes had problems with track prep. I also heard that he had attempted promoting, I think, a Summer Nationals event at Vermillion County Speedway (aka Danville, now gone ) in Illinois with poor results. I attended the old Boswell Speedway many times while owned by the Kamps. I thought Gayle Kamp did a very good job with her efforts. I still have some of their programs which have pictures from the past when the track was asphalt. When it was asphalt there were actual short straightaways between corners 1 and 2 and 3 and 4, not a true oval, so to speak. I believe that an ASA race was held there at one time. Just looking for some input or information.

[XRACER1993]

They did have a ASA race there, I was there for it.. dont remember much, an old man now, lol, if i remember Bobby Dotter from Chicago was a track champ there.. Ray Young was a multi feature winner there.. D!ck Potts also ran there when it was paved.. hope someone has some pic's.. also used to go there when it was Henry's Speedway...

[Kankakeefan8]

Fyi i just heard the state police are gonna be there issuing tickets and there is gonna be no racing so dont waste ur time driving there cause u know in the end ur gonna be pissed off for wasting the gas to drive there for nothing...this guy is a idot to battle with the govonor hope he has alot of money or likes jail...

[NeedforLMspeed]

What are they going to be writing tickets for