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  • Memphis Closes Down!

    From the Orlando Sentinel Fifth Turn Blog...
    http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_nascar_fanblog/

    Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced that it was ceasing all operations at Memphis Motorsports Park and that it would not be promoting any events in Memphis in 2010.

    The Memphis facility had been under an agreement of sale to Gulf Coast Entertainment when Golf Coast was unable to secure financing. "This was a difficult decision for us, but one that ultimately was dictated by economics," said Denis McGlynn, President and CEO of Dover Motorsports. "We greatly appreciate the many years of dedication shown by our Memphis employees and their efforts to make Memphis such a great destination for the racing community - from racing fans and drivers to sponsors, team owners and sanctioning bodies. For all concerned, including the Memphis community, it is truly sad to see Memphis Motorsports Park taken off the racing schedule.

    Personal note: The first and only time I saw the World of Outlaws was at the old Memphis Motorsports Park back in 87 or 88... Was an awesome experience... I remember asking my Dad how they could so fast!
    Last edited by Mark Keeler; 10-30-2009, 06:29 PM.
    Mark Keeler
    Operations Manager
    Speed51.com

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    YOu know with all the closings of tracks that hold big events... It might be a time to make some deals with the sanctions that had events and get some good events in at maybe a discount or on their own merits and/or sponsorship monies... I know it is a longshot, but you never know...

    Just a thought that may work....
    Duane Kelley
    386-314-4096
    flraceguy@yahoo.com

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    • #3
      I wondered what was up when NASCAR released their schedule and it was stated that they had been dropped.

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      • #4
        The last race there will be the ASA LM race there this weekend

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Austin34471 View Post
          The last race there will be the ASA LM race there this weekend
          So are you up there racin' or not Austin.??
          -GYM-
          RIP Jack Smith and Kim Brown. Many thanks for all you have done for our sport.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by ocalasp76 View Post
            So are you up there racin' or not Austin.??
            -GYM-
            Ill be headed up there early Thursday. Should be fun being that it is a relatively big track for us and it will be against some of the big dawgs... and we will get to be the last race ever at MMP.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Austin34471 View Post
              Ill be headed up there early Thursday. Should be fun being that it is a relatively big track for us and it will be against some of the big dawgs... and we will get to be the last race ever at MMP.
              ... Maybe even the last car in victory lane? Good luck up there man

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