Bad news!!!!!!!

[fearbluer1]

Papa Norm (the sole owner of US41), I was just told this weekend passed away from a massive heart attack. That is from a very reputable source.

Its my understanding that the track may be closed until financial, legal, and family disputes are resolved.

Its my understanding that the sale to Lingenfelter fell through. But who knows if the track will be back for sale again.

Now for the REALLY bad news!! Miami subs has been sold!! The new owners want NOTHING to do with cars!! I was told they are going to turn the building into a "chilis" type restaurant.

The only good news I have heard is that Finnegans wake on US30 may be opening its doors for a new local car hangout.

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[CobraSusie]

That is awful news, we found out about Papa Norm,
but didn't know the status of the track

Miami Subs , guess we are going to have to (reclaim)
Blue Top ? (kick the ricers out)

:clap:

 

[ShelbyGuy]

this may very well be the end of us41. if the kids dont want to mess with it, they'll sell out.

 

[CobraSusie]

god I hope they don't , that is the first track I started racing at,
and I really like it there

 

[Unoid]

That is awful news, we found out about Papa Norm,
but didn't know the status of the track

Miami Subs , guess we are going to have to (reclaim)
Blue Top ? (kick the ricers out)

:clap:

I'll gladly help kick ricers out, I'll hand them my fist to their face

 

[CobraSusie]

I'll gladly help kick ricers out, I'll hand them my fist to their face

lets go kick some ass :bash: :chairshot :fight: :nutkick: wned: ow:

 

[fearbluer1]

Blue top really sucks though!! The whole reason we left that place is for limited parking, and the 2 drink minimum and hour. :bs: :BoomS: :bsflag: :chairshot :foff:

 

[CobraSusie]

But where else can we go? Too bad Ultra cruise spot was shut down
Probably off of (Calumet?) by Wendy's

 

[hj16]

Better start looking for a new track

 

[Flyn]

Man, first the track and then the hang out. That IS bad news. Anybody have an update on that track they were supposed to build in central Illinois? The other choices are Route 66 which would force everyone to become legal, Byron, and US 131 in Michigan. I guess you can add GLD to the mix if it's still open. Keep your fingers crossed that US41 comes back better than ever.

 

[FirstPlaceOils]

I only went to 41 one time....i wasnt impressed (sorry)
I have been racing motorcycles @ rt 66 since it opened (its right by my house)
but its sad to hear that he passed away.
if ya guys wana drag @ 66 the key is get there by 4 pm on tuesday nights

 

[ShelbyGuy]

cruisers is gone
dukes is dead since they built the nursing home next door and enforced the noise ordinances
zip's is a krispy kreme now
dog&suds is gone
a&w is gone

 

[hj16]

if ya guys wana drag @ 66 the key is get there by 4 pm on tuesday nights

Problems with 66...

1. over $10,000 to rent it out
2. Tech/Rules
3. Crowded after 6pm

 

[PearlBlue L]

Man, first the track and then the hang out. That IS bad news. Anybody have an update on that track they were supposed to build in central Illinois? The other choices are Route 66 which would force everyone to become legal, Byron, and US 131 in Michigan. I guess you can add GLD to the mix if it's still open. Keep your fingers crossed that US41 comes back better than ever.

why wouldnt GLD still be open??

 

[Flyn]

I only went to 41 one time....i wasnt impressed (sorry)
I have been racing motorcycles @ rt 66 since it opened (its right by my house)
but its sad to hear that he passed away.
if ya guys wana drag @ 66 the key is get there by 4 pm on tuesday nights

I agree about 4 PM. The track fills up after dinner. The only problem with 66 is that so many of the guys need roll bars or cages to run there.

 

[Flyn]

why wouldnt GLD still be open??

It was in such bad shape when I went there years ago that I thought it might have sunk into the ground by now.

 

[PearlBlue L]

It was in such bad shape when I went there years ago that I thought it might have sunk into the ground by now.

i went there last october about 5 times and it looked pretty good to me... way better then us-41 by far

 

[wahoo]

It was in such bad shape when I went there years ago that I thought it might have sunk into the ground by now.

Its in better condition than US 41. They have been making improvements to the facility over the last couple of years . There is usually a good plethora of cars there during the week!!


Doug

 

[dun4791]

I guess we will have to start a NEW cruise spot.

 

[yoshis99_cobra]

Maybe we should all chip in some money and buy US41 if they decide to sell :biggthump

 

[FirstPlaceOils]

when I take the bike I get enough passes to make it over heat...
but sounds like a new hang out is needed

 

[Tabres]

I know it's a hell of a jog for you guys but you could look into Cordova.

It can't be that bad of a track if FFW comes there and the World Series of Drag Racing is held there....

 

[hj16]

Maybe we should all chip in some money and buy US41 if they decide to sell :biggthump

Its an idea....but not without finding someone who is loaded.



Hey Eric!, Ryan wouldnt happen to want a track would he?

 

[Flyn]

i went there last october about 5 times and it looked pretty good to me... way better then us-41 by far

and

Its in better condition than US 41. They have been making improvements to the facility over the last couple of years . There is usually a good plethora of cars there during the week!!

Last time I went there Broadway Bob still owned the place. Sometimes I forget how long it's been.

 

[blubyu]

Byron is a nice place. They are "group friendly". You can bring your own food also. I just checked their website and they have a note about their owner doing ok (resting at home after heart problems). What the hell is going on here? Also, they have a sign up for a petition to keep the track alive. Rt 66 is like the Wal-Mart of drag racing. Putting all the regular joes who enjoy racing as a sport and not a business under. Don't get me wrong, Rt 66 is an awesome facility, but the concessions etc are outrageous. We need more legal racing, not less.

http://www.byrondragway.com/