ISLAND DRAG-WAY..Hackettstown NJ-Good news.

RJDUDEK · 06-10-2013, 07:39 PM

Its back...sponsors needed ! ..be re-opening during the 2013 season!! ... maybe as soon as July. (?) !

https://www.facebook.com/IslandDragway

H Hoover · 06-10-2013, 08:18 PM

That would be great. The place is a little rough around the edges but I have gone there since 1980 and have great memories. The place is classic.

SSGT Mustang · 06-10-2013, 10:07 PM

Great news. Can't wait. Gotta keep that place going.

1320racer · 06-11-2013, 07:57 AM

it ain't back, they've got no money and are asking for donations of $ and time. They've got no EMS and again are asking for charity, they've got no fuel supplier, no credit, no insurance, no sanctioning body and the state police will NOT allow them to operate without it.

They are far from back!!!

ss wannabee · 06-11-2013, 10:07 AM

I do hope they're able to bring it back...I've been going there since 1977...

Was at the 50th Anniversary Race...and saw "Big Daddy"...GREAT time!

Wish I had a little "extra" of what they need...kinda "tight" in those areas at this time...

The place IS what it IS....that's why I like it!

RJDUDEK · 06-11-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

it ain't back, they've got no money and are asking for donations of $ and time. They've got no EMS and again are asking for charity, they've got no fuel supplier, no credit, no insurance, no sanctioning body and the state police will NOT allow them to operate without it.

They are far from back!!!

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Forever the optimist.

AND as the world turns..so shall the progress of ID.

I assume that the deed holders have a mgt. team that might make it work.

1320racer · 06-11-2013, 11:59 AM

you assume too much. First, MONEY is what's required to open it and operate it.

It may open, but it won't be open for long as Kathy and Tony have worked hard for 2 decades driving weekly racers away. They left and ain't coming back!

Again, it's all about MONEY! If you don't collect it at the gate, you can't operate!!

Kevin Panzino · 06-13-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

it ain't back, they've got no money and are asking for donations of $ and time. They've got no EMS and again are asking for charity, they've got no fuel supplier, no credit, no insurance, no sanctioning body and the state police will NOT allow them to operate without it.

They are far from back!!!

I dont want to get caught up in this internet argument, but I'd like to know what exactly the State Police would have input on regarding racing operations on private property? What are you saying the state police will not allow them to operate without? I'm not talking about permits, zoning, noise, or anything else local, or county, or insurance related.
You stated the State Police wont allow them to operate. What is the legal position of which the state police have authority that you are referring to?

1320racer · 06-13-2013, 05:31 AM

The State Police have sole jurisdiction over sanctioned drag racing in New jersey and infact have been a frequent visitor to island dragway for years.

06-10-2013, 07:39 PM	#1
RJDUDEK Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 07058 Posts: 89 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ISLAND DRAG-WAY..Hackettstown NJ-Good news. Its back...sponsors needed ! ..be re-opening during the 2013 season!! ... maybe as soon as July. (?) ! https://www.facebook.com/IslandDragway

06-10-2013, 08:18 PM	#2
H Hoover Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 82 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: ISLAND DRAG-WAY..Hackettstown NJ-Good news. That would be great. The place is a little rough around the edges but I have gone there since 1980 and have great memories. The place is classic.

06-10-2013, 10:07 PM	#3
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 203 Times in 53 Posts	Re: ISLAND DRAG-WAY..Hackettstown NJ-Good news. Great news. Can't wait. Gotta keep that place going.

06-11-2013, 07:57 AM	#4
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,797 Likes: 75 Liked 429 Times in 206 Posts	Re: ISLAND DRAG-WAY..Hackettstown NJ-Good news. it ain't back, they've got no money and are asking for donations of $ and time. They've got no EMS and again are asking for charity, they've got no fuel supplier, no credit, no insurance, no sanctioning body and the state police will NOT allow them to operate without it. They are far from back!!!

06-11-2013, 10:07 AM	#5
ss wannabee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 663 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: ISLAND DRAG-WAY..Hackettstown NJ-Good news. I do hope they're able to bring it back...I've been going there since 1977... Was at the 50th Anniversary Race...and saw "Big Daddy"...GREAT time! Wish I had a little "extra" of what they need...kinda "tight" in those areas at this time... The place IS what it IS....that's why I like it!

06-11-2013, 11:59 AM	#7
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,797 Likes: 75 Liked 429 Times in 206 Posts	Re: ISLAND DRAG-WAY..Hackettstown NJ-Good news. you assume too much. First, MONEY is what's required to open it and operate it. It may open, but it won't be open for long as Kathy and Tony have worked hard for 2 decades driving weekly racers away. They left and ain't coming back! Again, it's all about MONEY! If you don't collect it at the gate, you can't operate!!

06-13-2013, 05:31 AM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,797 Likes: 75 Liked 429 Times in 206 Posts	Re: ISLAND DRAG-WAY..Hackettstown NJ-Good news. The State Police have sole jurisdiction over sanctioned drag racing in New jersey and infact have been a frequent visitor to island dragway for years.