Heartland Park Topeka---latest?!?

[5919 SSKA]

What is the latest on HPT? With the Kansas Nationals scheduled in late May and not 1, but 2 LODRS Events to be held their in August...plus the D5 ET Finals in September, nothing seems to be communicated to clearly on it's pending closing.

Anyone have any first hand knowledge of the situation of HPT?

[Steve Quien]

http://cjonline.com/news/heartland-park

[Jim Parsons]

Here is the latest good news press release from the city of Topeka on Heartland Park.

Now it looks like they have to find someone to buy and then agree to invest another $5+ M for improvements over the next few years to satisfy the state's Star Bond requirements.

http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/C...296674761.html

[Ed Wright]

Does it look like this year's races will happen?

[Rob Petrie E395]

"Race fans will be pleased to know that both City Attorney Sublet and Colson have been told the NHRA will return to Topeka this year and a meeting this week will determine more specifics."

From the article in the link.

[Sean Marconette]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Does it look like this year's races will happen?

Ed,
It will be a good time, perfect cool weather for the 2 divisionals that are back to back in 4 days in August!

The divisionals and National are on the HPT website but I cannot find anything on the bracket schedule. Or when the track is going to open.

Sean

[farmco r/sa]

Originally Posted by Jim Parsons

Here is the latest good news press release from the city of Topeka on Heartland Park.

Now it looks like they have to find someone to buy and then agree to invest another $5+ M for improvements over the next few years to satisfy the state's Star Bond requirements.

http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/C...296674761.html

Wow ! as much money that has been invested in this
track by from what I understand as SCCA over the last
few years and it still needs another 5 Million dollars???

amazing!!

Do love topeka and this track!

Wonder what the " star bond requirements " are ?

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

Ed,
It will be a good time, perfect cool weather for the 2 divisionals that are back to back in 4 days in August!

The divisionals and National are on the HPT website but I cannot find anything on the bracket schedule. Or when the track is going to open.

Sean

Sean, maybe I can sweat a couple of pounds off that weekend. Lord knows I need to.
It's a short drive for me, and two points races for one close race worth of diesel. Sounds good to me. Hope it happens. No hotter than August in Oklahoma. :-)

[Sean Marconette]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Sean, maybe I can sweat a couple of pounds off that weekend. Lord knows I need to.
It's a short drive for me, and two points races for one close race worth of diesel. Sounds good to me. Hope it happens. No hotter than August in Oklahoma. :-)

Ed,
I remember Tulsa a couple of years ago, 100+ deg all weekend at the divisional. The track guys did a fantastic job of spraying water to keep the dust down. At Topeka you just can't get away from the heat because of all the asphalt. But its better than having to be pulled out of the mud like back in the 90's.
I hope the track issues get resolved as well, as the closest track will be 4+ hrs for me. Topeka is where I test more than I race.

Sean

[Jim Parsons]

As of Friday Heartland Park Topeka owners reported they were holding off any 2015 race scheduling until after this months city council meeting, with the exception of the May 22-24 NHRA event. Apparently due to pressure the city council has opted to hold a vote on buying the track with State Star bonds rather than proceed as last reported.


A petition has been started in support of the buy out and saving HPT.

https://www.change.org/p/heartland-p...nd-park-topeka