WVMS "The Return"

[Shiny Side Up 18]

The 50/50 was almost $4500!

[CrankedUp90]

They did get a good bit of rain the last couple days. So I'd say considering that and the fact that it was the first race night the surface was what it would have been at 95 percent of the race tracks out there. I look for them to get it better as the year goes on. Da mn good race either way, no lack of action for sure. And awesome to see the great turnout of fans!

[T-MAC 39 FAN]

Keep in mind this place hasnt been raced on in 8 yrs. Idk if thats a good thing or bad but that may b 1 factor on track condition.🤔

[Drop Shock]

I figured it would be rough with all the rain and no previous laps on the track, but the rocks in the racetrack were ridiculous. Tires ain’t cheap, guys shouldn’t be having 2 flats in a 30 lap race. How do you spend that much money on all the improvements and not have a clean surface?

[chupp n bloomer fan]

They’ll get the surface squared away. It’ll take time. Which, with as expensive as racing is isn’t what ya wanna hear, but still, it just will.

And learn from last night. They have a good grasp on what to do.

Pack the track in a lot more, and some infield lighting would be my main things. The crowd though was fantastic.

Just live and learn. Overall I’d think they gotta be pretty happy. I just still am doubtful the big track will be able to keep a good car count long term. I love WVMS, I like that someone put in the effort to reopen it, and will get there soon. Just long term I dunno.

[chupp n bloomer fan]

I remember joking back in the day how at WVMS you bring your comfy lawn chair... at Pennsboro you bring your comfy lawn chair and a Shovel lol

Boro is such a “neat” experience, but what a hole.

There is no way without someone seeing it in person you can accurately describe the Boro. Great, loved the memories, just to bring it back to life as they have been attempting, I’d say it’ll lose the “Magic”.

[bleedblue55]

I had a great time. Crowd was unbelievable, car count was low for supers, lots of steel blocks. Can't wait for the next race there.

[dirtcrazy4u]

You will never see the cars that pennsboro would bring in. But, if that place ever reopens, the fans will flock to it just as they did to the reopening of WVMS. It was great to see the place packed. Yea they have some work to do, with all the rain that came up I'd say they did a heck of a job even doing what they did. Patience.

[AllenK]

I watched a video of Port Royal after watching the WVMS race. Port didn't seem so big after watching the WVMS race. WVMS might even be bigger than 5/8 imo.

[Highside Hustler25]

I measure about .60miles thru satellite imagery.

[NY DIRT]

I can see why they had a low car count
Too much stress on the engines

Too rough on equipment, blown tires, wheels coming off

place looked fantastic with the huge crowd and I hope the people keep coming back but we shall see...

[squaredup12]

I’m sure they’ll work on the track surface...they have to...but a lot of factors to consider, many of which have already been brought up on this thread. As a fan I’d be hard pressed to give them anything close to a failing grade...a pat on the back “props to you” type of comment would suffice, with the added encouragement that if the promoter is willing to put the level of effort and money into getting the track back open, he and his team will do what needs to be done to get the surface where it needs to be. Long term...I don’t know that trying to do weekly racing is the route I would go...it seems like this track would be a good site for special events...8-10 larger, series types events (Supers, CRUSA, sprints, etc.) that would draw quality cars and good car counts seems appropriate. Get on the horn with tracks like Smoky Mountain, Rome, etc. that run this type of schedule and get some insights. Just my 2 cents worth.

[06Tireman]

Yeah Port isn't no where as big as WVMS.. It reminded me of Cumberland more than any other track..

[Pennsboro32]

Sprint cars are next for the track, we will see how that turns out. I can’t imagine how fast they’ll be.

[T-MAC 39 FAN]

Did this track have stones in racing surface when it ran yrs ago?