Fontana Closed.

[jmcarter]

Same story as Sonoma ceasing their bracket program last year. They simply can make more money with the dramatically larger gate receipts associated with car shows, go karts, autocross, road racing (both car and bike), etc. NHRA simply requires too much to conduct a Division race or tracks would be more receptive to hosting them. Both times I’ve been to Fontana there were at least two other events being conducted simultaneously. Not sure how many acres of pavement they have but it’s pretty remarkable and I can assure you it’s far easier to lay out an autocross track and have the amateur association run the event than it is to host a NHRA event. Think our entry fees are high? Autocross and road racing schools/events are even higher. We are competing against other venues, and wouldn’t be surprised that we make the tracks far less than any of them. NHRA prices their events as if they are a monopoly when in fact they are competing with all types of racing enthusiasts. Can’t blame the tracks for keeping their gates open to property that is worth more every year to other investors