Maple Grove Sold?

S/ST Monte Carlo · 07-09-2020, 07:52 PM

Does anyone have any information on the supposed deal reached this week for the sale of Maple Grove?

Is it turning into another holding lot/auto auction?

S/ST Monte Carlo · 07-12-2020, 08:32 AM

It seems "the new buyer" is not the same group that previously tried to purchase the facility in January.

Also, no spectators and no car show at the Super Chevy show yesterday, very eerie.

S/ST Monte Carlo · 07-18-2020, 12:58 PM

Someone who works at the track mentioned settlement is less than 4 weeks away.

It's not unreasonable that the new owner does not want to be announced till after the sale is finalized but the uncertainty is enough to make any long term patron nervous.

Hopefully it will remain a track...and continue the same programs.

Anyone else have info?

Markeracer · 07-31-2020, 06:45 PM

PDRA canceled its Mid August event at MG. What does this mean for NHRA National event in early September?

PDRA Announces Schedule Adjustments, Rule Changes
Maple Grove race moves to Virginia on a new date
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (July 31, 2020)– As the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) enters what is now the halfway point in its 2020 season, the all-eighth-mile series has announced updates to its schedule and its rulebook.
The PDRA and its racers will have to wait at least a year to make their Maple Grove Raceway debut, as local restrictions on spectator events have forced the cancellation of the PDRA Northern Nationals, originally scheduled for Aug. 20-22 at Maple Grove.
“Maple Grove Raceway was optimistic for the event and the start of a wonderful partnership,” said Sarah Gingrich-Manley, director of communications, Maple Grove Raceway. “The Pennsylvania governor has not yet lifted the 250-person gathering restriction at this time. We submitted a plan to the Department of Health in order to be granted an exception to the restriction weeks ago. However, we still have not heard back yet. In the interest of everyone’s time, money and safety, we mutually agreed to cancel the event this year. We are hopeful for a return of PDRA for the 2021 schedule.”
What was supposed to be the Northern Nationals is moving to Virginia Motorsports Park, the series home track. The PDRA Summer Shootout presented by Callies Performance Products will take place Aug. 27-29 at VMP.
“We were all looking forward to racing at Maple Grove for the first time, so this was a tough blow for us,” said Tyler Crossnoe, race director, PDRA. “Fortunately, we have Virginia Motorsports Park in our back pocket. This allows us to continue with our goal of holding a full championship series this year.”
“The original Aug. 20-22 date will sadly not be a direct crossover to VMP, as a track rental event is already in place that weekend,” Crossnoe added. “We hate making date changes as much as anyone, but finding places to race and dates to hold these events in 2020 has hands down been the hardest job of the year. Our team will now go to work remodeling as much as possible behind the scenes to give you all the best product possible on track that you have all come to expect from the PDRA. Our goal here is to make sure you have as many chances as possible to gain points and chase the ever-elusive season championship. Even though certain things have to change to make this possible, we will continue to do the best we can do for the PDRA, its racers, teams, fans, media personnel and everyone involved with the series.”

BKSG1198 · 08-01-2020, 09:32 AM

PDRA was moved because the state wasn't going to allow large groups of people & fans into the track, it wasn't because the track is sold. I had an hour long convo with them on Thursday because I have a race coming up on Aug 29-30th and I had to pretty much promise that the car counts weren't going to be too much due to the restrictions they have right now in place which doesn't sit well for the Nationals and Lucas Race. I was told the State Police have been driving through the pits on weekly bracket races making sure people were properly social distancing and wearing masks. It's a crazy time were living in right now.

rognelson777 · 08-02-2020, 11:42 PM

Dragzine story posted 5 days ago with quotes from track management.

offers on table but sounds like no agreement of sale.

https://www.dragzine.com/news/maple-...ains-for-sale/

07-09-2020, 07:52 PM	#1
S/ST Monte Carlo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Maple Grove Sold? Does anyone have any information on the supposed deal reached this week for the sale of Maple Grove? Is it turning into another holding lot/auto auction?

07-12-2020, 08:32 AM	#2
S/ST Monte Carlo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Maple Grove Sold? It seems "the new buyer" is not the same group that previously tried to purchase the facility in January. Also, no spectators and no car show at the Super Chevy show yesterday, very eerie.

07-18-2020, 12:58 PM	#3
S/ST Monte Carlo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: PA Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Maple Grove Sold? Someone who works at the track mentioned settlement is less than 4 weeks away. It's not unreasonable that the new owner does not want to be announced till after the sale is finalized but the uncertainty is enough to make any long term patron nervous. Hopefully it will remain a track...and continue the same programs. Anyone else have info?

07-31-2020, 06:45 PM	#4
Markeracer Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Joliet, IL Posts: 76 Likes: 10 Liked 67 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Maple Grove Sold? PDRA canceled its Mid August event at MG. What does this mean for NHRA National event in early September? PDRA Announces Schedule Adjustments, Rule Changes Maple Grove race moves to Virginia on a new date FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (July 31, 2020)– As the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) enters what is now the halfway point in its 2020 season, the all-eighth-mile series has announced updates to its schedule and its rulebook. The PDRA and its racers will have to wait at least a year to make their Maple Grove Raceway debut, as local restrictions on spectator events have forced the cancellation of the PDRA Northern Nationals, originally scheduled for Aug. 20-22 at Maple Grove. “Maple Grove Raceway was optimistic for the event and the start of a wonderful partnership,” said Sarah Gingrich-Manley, director of communications, Maple Grove Raceway. “The Pennsylvania governor has not yet lifted the 250-person gathering restriction at this time. We submitted a plan to the Department of Health in order to be granted an exception to the restriction weeks ago. However, we still have not heard back yet. In the interest of everyone’s time, money and safety, we mutually agreed to cancel the event this year. We are hopeful for a return of PDRA for the 2021 schedule.” What was supposed to be the Northern Nationals is moving to Virginia Motorsports Park, the series home track. The PDRA Summer Shootout presented by Callies Performance Products will take place Aug. 27-29 at VMP. “We were all looking forward to racing at Maple Grove for the first time, so this was a tough blow for us,” said Tyler Crossnoe, race director, PDRA. “Fortunately, we have Virginia Motorsports Park in our back pocket. This allows us to continue with our goal of holding a full championship series this year.” “The original Aug. 20-22 date will sadly not be a direct crossover to VMP, as a track rental event is already in place that weekend,” Crossnoe added. “We hate making date changes as much as anyone, but finding places to race and dates to hold these events in 2020 has hands down been the hardest job of the year. Our team will now go to work remodeling as much as possible behind the scenes to give you all the best product possible on track that you have all come to expect from the PDRA. Our goal here is to make sure you have as many chances as possible to gain points and chase the ever-elusive season championship. Even though certain things have to change to make this possible, we will continue to do the best we can do for the PDRA, its racers, teams, fans, media personnel and everyone involved with the series.”

08-01-2020, 09:32 AM	#5
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,626 Likes: 96 Liked 1,283 Times in 392 Posts	Re: Maple Grove Sold? PDRA was moved because the state wasn't going to allow large groups of people & fans into the track, it wasn't because the track is sold. I had an hour long convo with them on Thursday because I have a race coming up on Aug 29-30th and I had to pretty much promise that the car counts weren't going to be too much due to the restrictions they have right now in place which doesn't sit well for the Nationals and Lucas Race. I was told the State Police have been driving through the pits on weekly bracket races making sure people were properly social distancing and wearing masks. It's a crazy time were living in right now.

08-02-2020, 11:42 PM	#6
rognelson777 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 376 Likes: 20 Liked 135 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Maple Grove Sold? Dragzine story posted 5 days ago with quotes from track management. offers on table but sounds like no agreement of sale. https://www.dragzine.com/news/maple-...ains-for-sale/