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

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Originally Posted by 1347 (Post 389225)

The Island Dragway bashing is getting old, Noone HAS to go there, its just another option to someone who wants to go racing, Any time a racetrack closes anywhere, its no good, so Im glad they are reopening and hope they do well.
Im very glad that Numidia has a great drag program, but theres one thing that has been left out. Bob does not need the racetrack to make money, And Im sure Ed will tell everyone since he only speaks the truth, that there were times that Bob payed more out than the track brought in when he was building up his program. He uses the track as a writeoff for his multi million dollar company with NYC buses. And that's a good thing for the racer who goes there. but its not real life for the person who has to make a living running a racetrack. Im sure there are many people on this site who go to racetracks that are mom and pop tracks, and that's what island dragway is, not a multi million dollar super complex that runs motorcross, road courses, gokarts etc. like raceway park, or have an owner that likes to run a racetrack as a hobby, and if it makes money great, but of not, that's fine too.
I commend Bob for what he has done at Numidia, but that doesn't mean I want island to become a memory.

X2 .and proof there are some smart folks on the internet.Bill C.

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X3. The economics of driving 3 to 4 hrs one way for a bracket race doesn't work for everybody. Sometimes people Only have the time to drive an hr or so to a race and spend the time to race.
The situation at Numidia is awesome, other than its 3hrs plus from my house. Maybe Bob can buy Atco or Raceway. That would be sweet.
Good to see Island back, I hope it is there to stay. Nice to have 3 tracks back in Nj

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Originally Posted by CFMCNC (Post 389231)

X2 .and proof there are some smart folks on the internet.Bill C.

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

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Originally Posted by 1347 (Post 389225)

A. how would you know about Bob's business plan and finances? Are you his partner or accountant?
B. when was the last time you raced at Numidia?
C. when was the last time you raced at Island?
D. when was the last time you race anywhere?

BTW, I know the answer to all four questions!:rolleyes:

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

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Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 389241)

I am not bobs partner, and haven't raced there, have been told by people who race there( and enjoy it there. like yourself) I did not bash Bob or his track at all, and I am pretty sure some of the things I said I got from our mutual friend that he probably got from you. None of this is true?

I ran island 2 years ago a couple times
Last year I raced at Raceway Park 10 or so times, and went to Maple grove last year, due to my kids activities I don't have the time I wish I had to go more, and as you know, I am NOT a career test and tune

Duane Hoven

I rac

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you are at best a career test/tune whose JUNK has been blown up for years!

More importantly, NOTHING that you have stated about Bob DiMino was said by me to anybody!!!!

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wow hes a big supporter,gone a couple of years ago,he knows how a track should run and operate,as for bob,well he puts the racer first,no matter what,not only in payouts but in safety,a place for a family,clean bathrooms,good food,and most important track safety ,the proper equipment,training,and lets not forget how to put a fire out and have the equipment ready rather then let someones car burn to the ground !!! say what you want to say,but facts are facts !!!!:)

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Cant we keep this somewhat civil?

Everybody knows what a great track Numidia is, and nobody cares why or how. If you are lucky enough to race there, then thats great.

This thread was supposed to be about Island being back in business. Why cant we keep it about that?

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Thanks Ed for looking out for me. That is one of the many reasons I love Numidia Dragway, the racers up there are very loyal. 1347, I don't know where you got your information, but you are way and out of line. I know I don't know you so I think you should think before you post. You are correct I own 6 Bus Companies in 3 States and make plenty of money. I also 4 other businesses that also make money. Not including Numidia. Which happens to be my favorite. When I purchased Numidia it was in almost as bad shape that Island is in. I don't care if Island is open or closed. NHRA could not wait for me to close the deal, it could not happen fast enough. I purchased it and put a ton of money in it. I do not use it for a right for any of my companies or myself. The track turns a big profit every year, so where is the right off. I lost money the first year and a half, then it turned around. Do you know what GUARANTEED means. That is the key. No car counts, no small print. I put the concrete barriers in first. NHRA asked for that. Why, because they are safe, not like the steel ones at Island. Next concrete to the 1/8, extended the shutdown, sand trap and net. Many other things to many to list. If Island can't do that, then they are wasting there time. I raced there for over 15 years and I can tell you that Cathy and Tony would ask Duke to come over and throw me out for some bull crap. Treated me and many others that way. That is why they are done. You can ask Duke. A good paying customer with 4 cars. I don't want to go there now, I wish Melissa luck, but she needs about $ 1,500,000. To turn the place around. I know because I did it at Numidia. I don't know you but I think you should tell me who filled you with that bull crap. As for the guy who seconded it, I know him and maybe he should spend less time on these sites and put more time into his business. Ed runs with us, yes he does speak his piece, but he always speaks the truth. Keep it up Ed. Just for the record, I,am self made and never asked any one for anything. If your going into business, never, never ask any one for money (donations) or offer there services to clean up to get it going. That is just my advice. So now is the time to reveal this mystery person who gave you that false information.

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Bob, you can be sure that I and everyone that races at your track weekly has your back!

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Bob,
I'm sorry if you took offense to anything I said, but except for the statement that the racetrack was a writeoff, I sort of said what you did, that losing money when you opened wasn't gonna make you bankrupt, where with island it could, and that everyone that races there has nothing but good things to say. I was planning to try to make it up there to your track this year, but since I offended you, I'm assuming you'd rather not have me there, so my apology

Duane