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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl
Lakeland Dragstrip is closed for good. It is to be a parking lot for warehouses. Lakeland has a very colorful past where almost every great racer has made passes over the years. It has been licensed by both NHRA and IHRA . The circle track was nationally know and all the NASCAR greats have raced there. Here is the official notification to the public:
Lakeland Drag Strip
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Its with A. broken heart that I make this post.
Mr. Spiker, property owner, has let us know that he has accepted an offer from a developer to purchase the whole facility ( Dragstrip and mud hole) unfortunately for us they where able to offer more than us .I personally would like to thank all the RACERS, SPONSORS ,STAFF AND FANS for supporting us for the last 6yrs .Im going to miss all the great folks who shared there days with us .Again i am truly greatful to everyone..
Thank you very much . Ozzy and Maria Moya and the whole lakeland family.
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That's a shame, lot's of history at that track. We supplied the racing fuel there for a while and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the racing.