mrtbolt64 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Just browsed the 2009 schedule of National Trail Raceway and there seems to be more events missing this year than from previous years. Link to schedule below. I know many here dont care for Trails and there poor track prep and slow clean up time but it is our only local track if you are in Columbus, Lancaster, Newark, and surrounding areas. I just wonder how long the NHRA will continue to operate Trails before it closes which I would really hate to see. On positive note I did see where the ADRL is coming in for the weekend. http://www.nationaltrailraceway.com/apcm/templates/schedule.asp?articleid=17791&zoneid=45&navsource=Track%20Schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Could use new owners/ some money dumped into improvements.... Wouldn't be surprised to see it for sale in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I heard that they were temporarily relocating events to get the opportunity to re-surface it this year. I may be wrong considering that this info came from my dad. He tends to hear stuff wrong sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Whatever happened to the talks about turning old Coopers Stadium into a track? If that happened I don't think trails would last that much longer. But yeah, trails could use an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Whatever happened to the talks about turning old Coopers Stadium into a track? If that happened I don't think trails would last that much longer. But yeah, trails could use an update. it would be 1/8, personally 1/4>1/8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Could use new owners/ some money dumped into improvements.... Wouldn't be surprised to see it for sale in a few years. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohsolow Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I heard the IHRA is wanting to buy it but can't come up with the money. That would be the best thing in my opinion. They would put the money needed into the track and I am sure they would have a National event. It just hasn't been the same since NTR lost the NHRA Pontiac Nationals. Not that I ever raced it but it was fun to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I heard the IHRA is wanting to buy it but can't come up with the money. That would be the best thing in my opinion. They would put the money needed into the track and I am sure they would have a National event. It just hasn't been the same since NTR lost the NHRA Pontiac Nationals. Not that I ever raced it but it was fun to go to. then trails would look like larue:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I don't see this track closing. Somebody will put the needed money into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main3s Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 it would be 1/8, personally 1/4>1/8 Agreeded! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 Agreeded! But for me a 12 mile trip > 45 mile trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 But for me a 12 mile trip > 45 mile trip! 50-60 mile trip for me and i don't mind it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 it would be 1/8, personally 1/4>1/8 you have to get the front 1/8 down fast, before you worrie about doing other 1/8:p I heard the IHRA is wanting to buy it but can't come up with the money. That would be the best thing in my opinion. They would put the money needed into the track and I am sure they would have a National event. It just hasn't been the same since NTR lost the NHRA Pontiac Nationals. Not that I ever raced it but it was fun to go to. how are they going to upgrade it, if they cant even buy it? this post makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 my car went 7.42 in the 1/8 then problems occured:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyprix Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 woah trails better not close! I like norwalk wayy better, but trails is so much closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 The Cooper dragstrip probably won't happen. Greenlawn and Mt. Calvary Cemeteries have asked for noise studies to be done in the area. Plus, Franklin County (which still owns the land, I think) has concerns about liability issues. Yes, it's stupid. There's a rumor floating that the Mopar Nats may go to Norwalk in 2010 or 2011. I think that is more reaction to the problems with the last few Nats than actual fact at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruinms Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 i hope that trails really dosent close. the guys at work always talk about jegs buying it. but that would never happen. i wish, but it would never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 The Cooper dragstrip probably won't happen. Greenlawn and Mt. Calvary Cemeteries have asked for noise studies to be done in the area. Uhh, dead people don't hear. And the rest of that area is a bunch of shit-hole homes next to a freeway. If you live in a shit hole home, that's something you should deal with. If you don't like it, don't live in the ghetto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 I REALLY wish they would do the whole Cooper stadium track thing. I see it being nothing but good for the city. Street racing would drop because there would be no excuse of "no where to go", and the CPD could get involved in a "beat the heat" type of event, and that would be a TON of fun. It probably won't happen, but it would sure be great if it would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igotaprestent4u1647545491 Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Uhh, dead people don't hear. true, but what if your family was having a ceremony there, would you really want to listen to all that crap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qtr_pndr Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 true, but what if your family was having a ceremony there, would you really want to listen to all that crap? hmmmmmmmmm yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 true, but what if your family was having a ceremony there, would you really want to listen to all that crap? Oddly enough, it wasn't the owners of the cemetery that asked for the noise study. They realize that a dragstrip would NOT be an all day, every day activity, and that those two cemeteries aren't actually burying that many people anymore, being pretty well sold out. It's the BIRD WATCHERS who flock around Greenlawn (sorry, just no other way to say that) that object to the noise. My mom is a birder, and she thinks the noise wouldn't be a problem for the birds at all. I-70 makes a ton of noise as it is, and the birds are used to that. Realistically, simply making mufflers mandatory is more than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach1647545520 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I don't see trails closing... And I'm not holding my breath for the strip at cooper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Any changes for better or worse won't be happening in 2009 thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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