L.A. mayor considers banning outdoor sports.....

[timsnively]

The track is in the City of Pomona and their mayor is Tim Sandivol. LA Mayor has no say.

[Bruce Noland]

The Fairplex is closed until June 1. Nothing has been announced for June and beyond. It wouldn't be a surprise to see it remain closed for an extended period of time.

As far as racing is concerned, can nhra survive this pandemic? nhra, like most not for profit outfits, squanders most of its earnings on its top executives each year and may not be holding enough cash reserves to weather this storm. There has been no word on layoffs from nhra so we must assume it is ok for now. But how long can it hold on is the question?

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

The Fairplex is closed until June 1. Nothing has been announced for June and beyond. It wouldn't be a surprise to see it remain closed for an extended period of time.

As far as racing is concerned, can nhra survive this pandemic? nhra, like most not for profit outfits, squanders most of its earnings on its top executives each year and may not be holding enough cash reserves to weather this storm. There has been no word on layoffs from nhra so we must assume it is ok for now. But how long can it hold on is the question?

Bruce, How many full time NHRA employees?. Part time ..meaning tech, etc. (not event set up locals) ?

[GTS340]

The first tentative divisional races are one month away. What is happening in Atlanta, Georgia and Almo Dragway in Texas as far as shut downs? Motels, restaurants and now borders?
A month from now half the restaurants could be out of business. The governor of California is considering cancelling all sporting events. Waiting to open the country's doors til May 1st seems crazy too me. So many folks need help now and not because they have the virus.

Looking for some light sooner than May,

Paul Haszlauer

[Greg Reimer 7376]

Speaking of Pomona Drag Strip, they used it Monday or Tuesday. Not for its originally intended purpose, but as a distribution point for dispensing paper products, diapers, food stuffs and whatever else. People drove up one lane and the staff of the distribution had tables set upon a long line in the other lane and dispensed things people needed as they drove up. I immediately recognized the place, and it was a good use for the track to borrow it to help someone else. They only use the track twice a year for the two national events, so it just sits the rest of the year.Might put us in a better public eye.

[GTX JOHN]

Normal years = Pomona has around 8 or 9 High Performance and Collector
Swap Meets as well. Truly Huge and some of the largest in the Country.
If you walked up and down every row = I believe they stated over 10 Miles!
Many years there are some other races as well....Usually muffler cars. the Fairgrounds is a major benefit to local economy!

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by timsnively

The track is in the City of Pomona and their mayor is Tim Sandivol. LA Mayor has no say.

Hello Tim, hope you and your family are doing well. My main concern is that surrounding cities would also consider the ban....kinda like DOMINOS....

[farmco r/sa]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Hello Tim, hope you and your family are doing well. My main concern is that surrounding cities would also consider the ban....kinda like DOMINOS....

I agree MJ. Would be very surprised if any of the surronding cities of L.A. did not follow there lead. I wonder if NHRA is considering racing in front of empty stands like ML baseball considering games in front of empty stands?