Englishtown Closed To Drags

Tom Goldman · 01-17-2018, 10:49 AM

I can almost understand giving up the continuous fight to keep the dragstrip open , but I am amazed that they will continue with the drift track which in my eyes is obnoxious beyond belief with constant noise and ridiculous amounts of smoke for hours on end.
I guess the Napp's see that as the future of Motorsports.

Carl Juliano · 01-17-2018, 11:10 AM

I agree with both of you Tom, and Ed. Leasing the property brings in big, steady income without a fight. Years of noise complaints, legal battles and tight curfews finally made them say "to hell with it". Its sad, and annoying but I cant say I'm shocked.

RacerET · 01-17-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl Juliano

I agree with both of you Tom, and Ed. Leasing the property brings in big, steady income without a fight. Years of noise complaints, legal battles and tight curfews finally made them say "to hell with it". Its sad, and annoying but I cant say I'm shocked.

Were screwed. Hope some one might pick up a couple of racing dates?

Carl Juliano · 01-18-2018, 01:11 AM

I wonder if they are thinking of replacing the Division race? Whats the chances of turning the Dutch Classic into a Divisional?

Mike Pearson · 01-18-2018, 09:18 AM

It s very sad to see a venue with such a rich history closing its doors to drag racing. The E Town national event was the premier event on the upper eat coast for sure.

Mbodnar · 01-18-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RacerET

Were screwed. Hope some one might pick up a couple of racing dates?

I was just thinking about you guys the run Street E.T., I think atco my pick up some of the OGS1320 events.

Mike Jones · 01-18-2018, 10:12 AM

I would think that Englishtown`s market competitors, would step up, now that their biggest rival is gone. If you own Island or Numidia, this has to be good news. Atco might be too far for many Long island racers.
Mike A114

SGSST109E · 01-18-2018, 12:00 PM

The latest story is the track was offered by a national car salvage company to buy the track for $300 plus million. They settled on a lease for $75M. All the cars that come from flood zones are restored and exported over sea's. When hurricane Sandy hit most of the cars went to the track over the winter for storage and were moved out prior to the track opening in the Spring. This would be storage plus restoration.

chris ok · 01-18-2018, 12:52 PM

Did NHRA change the national event schedule. I just looked and june and july look full.
Where will the missing Nat go?
I think it is gone this year. Maybe Virginia next.
R.I.P. Raceway Park.
Sure wish I raced there more. But that is life.

Atco and Cecil it is. Never been to Island.
I know Im just a wannabe index racer
But I loved taking off Friday mornings from work to watch the record runs at points meet as one of the couple fans there at E Town.
Chris

01-17-2018, 10:49 AM	#1
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: Englishtown Closed To Drags I can almost understand giving up the continuous fight to keep the dragstrip open , but I am amazed that they will continue with the drift track which in my eyes is obnoxious beyond belief with constant noise and ridiculous amounts of smoke for hours on end. I guess the Napp's see that as the future of Motorsports. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

01-17-2018, 11:10 AM	#2
Carl Juliano Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 294 Likes: 234 Liked 64 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Englishtown Closed To Drags I agree with both of you Tom, and Ed. Leasing the property brings in big, steady income without a fight. Years of noise complaints, legal battles and tight curfews finally made them say "to hell with it". Its sad, and annoying but I cant say I'm shocked. __________________ Carl Juliano TS 1275 John Juliano SG 151 Carl Sr.

01-18-2018, 01:11 AM	#4
Carl Juliano Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 294 Likes: 234 Liked 64 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Englishtown Closed To Drags I wonder if they are thinking of replacing the Division race? Whats the chances of turning the Dutch Classic into a Divisional? __________________ Carl Juliano TS 1275 John Juliano SG 151 Carl Sr.

01-18-2018, 09:18 AM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,454 Likes: 616 Liked 1,943 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Englishtown Closed To Drags It s very sad to see a venue with such a rich history closing its doors to drag racing. The E Town national event was the premier event on the upper eat coast for sure. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

01-18-2018, 10:12 AM	#7
Mike Jones VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,125 Likes: 1,179 Liked 684 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Englishtown Closed To Drags I would think that Englishtown`s market competitors, would step up, now that their biggest rival is gone. If you own Island or Numidia, this has to be good news. Atco might be too far for many Long island racers. Mike A114 Last edited by Mike Jones; 01-18-2018 at 10:16 AM.

01-18-2018, 12:00 PM	#8
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 351 Likes: 62 Liked 126 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Englishtown Closed To Drags The latest story is the track was offered by a national car salvage company to buy the track for $300 plus million. They settled on a lease for $75M. All the cars that come from flood zones are restored and exported over sea's. When hurricane Sandy hit most of the cars went to the track over the winter for storage and were moved out prior to the track opening in the Spring. This would be storage plus restoration.

01-18-2018, 12:52 PM	#9
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Englishtown Closed To Drags Did NHRA change the national event schedule. I just looked and june and july look full. Where will the missing Nat go? I think it is gone this year. Maybe Virginia next. R.I.P. Raceway Park. Sure wish I raced there more. But that is life. Atco and Cecil it is. Never been to Island. I know Im just a wannabe index racer But I loved taking off Friday mornings from work to watch the record runs at points meet as one of the couple fans there at E Town. Chris