Official: Firebird International Raceway closing april 2013

[Bernie Cunningham]

Buggar !!!!

[SStockDart]

That really sucks, especially for us in Arizona.....I understand that the land that Firebird is on would be much more valuable for something else. When Firebird was built, it was "out in the country"....now it is surounded by casinos and homes. I hope someone invests in a new drag strip and/or Speedworld can get their dispute handled and then expand.

[Jeff Lee]

Ruins my weekend!
Rumor has it Charlie Allan (Firebird's owner) has land for a track. If so, he better get on it; about 6 months ago!

And I've said it before, Speed Worlds wild party atmosphere or attitude will not be tolerated by the locals (or the Sheriff).

[Pat Cook]

Speedworld needs another Bob Curly.

I really like that track.

[BLAZER]

Originally Posted by Pat Cook

Speedworld needs another Bob Curly.

I really like that track.

Where is Sheriff "JOE" !

[Jeff Lee]

Originally Posted by BLAZER

Where is Sheriff "JOE" !

Sheriff Joe is the one who busted the party at Speed World!

Pat,
I grew up racing at Speed World back when it was Phoenix Raceway. Started in '78 or '79 after Beeline closed down. It's always been a great track in my opinion but I never liked it when it turned into Import night (as in ALL night) with DJ's, Bikini contests and mud / Jello wrestling. Now I like pretty girls just like everyone else here but I stayed after a race once to witness one of these events. To say it involves the dredges of society would be a complement. If track management can't see drugs and alcohol are part of the scene, they obviously have a blind eye.

[Geerhead55]

I haven't seen a 2013 schedule yet,, but if Firebird is closing in April, then am I right in assuming there will be the one last national event there next year after Pomona as usual?
If so,, will you be out with the AMX, Jeff? Inquiring minds want to know!
Danny Durham

[Pat Cook]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Sheriff Joe is the one who busted the party at Speed World!

Pat,
I grew up racing at Speed World back when it was Phoenix Raceway. Started in '78 or '79 after Beeline closed down. It's always been a great track in my opinion but I never liked it when it turned into Import night (as in ALL night) with DJ's, Bikini contests and mud / Jello wrestling. Now I like pretty girls just like everyone else here but I stayed after a race once to witness one of these events. To say it involves the dredges of society would be a complement. If track management can't see drugs and alcohol are part of the scene, they obviously have a blind eye.

That really sucks.....its that kinda qwap that gives drag racing a bad name. Bob Curly wouldn't put up with it.

Jeff, I worked the starting line at Speedworld when it was Mel Larsons,. Dial in were to the nearest tenth, there was a small aluminum box that had 2 rotory dials that the dials were set to. The Freeman brothers (Jesse & Joe) got really mad at me because I took to much time to put their dial into the box.....the next weekend I was sweeping the starting line and water the burn out box...

Oh yeah that was when they were driving 63 Nova's called "Bumble Bee" they were painted yellow and black and 4 speeds, old 4 speeds like muncies...

I think that is why i like that track, I grew up there....in a drag racing way