KCIR to become park -- !@#$k

cad · 11-04-2011, 11:49 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/03...#ixzz1cjsrryo2

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...to-become-park

Kansas City International Raceway has bit the dust, joining Tulsa International Raceway as historic, former AHRA facilities to close in less than 30 days.

The Kansas City Council unanimously approved the purchase of the facility for conversion to a park.

According to a report in the Kansas City Star, as many as 20 people attended the council meeting in opposition of the sale. The sale has left the drag strips supporters outraged.

“This was not the right way to go about it,” said raceway general manager Todd Bridges, an employee and not an owner, after the council’s vote.

The price of the sale was not disclosed.

Councilwoman Cindy Circo, one of the driving forces behind the sale, denied allegations the sale was quickly pushed through under threats of condemnation of the land.

A non-disclosure agreement prevents sale details from becoming public.

For the full Kansas City Star report – CLICK HERE

11-04-2011, 11:49 AM	#1
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 702 Likes: 202 Liked 91 Times in 51 Posts	KCIR to become park -- !@#$k http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/03...#ixzz1cjsrryo2 http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-...to-become-park Kansas City International Raceway has bit the dust, joining Tulsa International Raceway as historic, former AHRA facilities to close in less than 30 days. The Kansas City Council unanimously approved the purchase of the facility for conversion to a park. According to a report in the Kansas City Star, as many as 20 people attended the council meeting in opposition of the sale. The sale has left the drag strips supporters outraged. “This was not the right way to go about it,” said raceway general manager Todd Bridges, an employee and not an owner, after the council’s vote. The price of the sale was not disclosed. Councilwoman Cindy Circo, one of the driving forces behind the sale, denied allegations the sale was quickly pushed through under threats of condemnation of the land. A non-disclosure agreement prevents sale details from becoming public. For the full Kansas City Star report – CLICK HERE