I have worked with Jeff Hachmann of WRG in the past when he and I worked together at Homestead-Miami Speedway many years ago...despite the many critical opinions which have been expressed here regarding his current employer, I have always found him to be a straight shooter and highly professional in whatever he was/is involved in. I cornered him at the Syracuse show and asked him about the situation. He told me "we're not done yet", that negotiations were ongoing with the NY Fair Commission in an attempt to hammer out a deal...granted, that was before the state budget was passed and things certainly might have changed. One thing I can say for sure: it's inconceivable to me that an established, successful event like "Dirt Week" would be lost. I'm certainly not privy to any discussions and politics behind the scenes but, (call me naive), it just doesn't make sense. I know I am speaking as someone whose "pro-racing" attitude about this whole deal can and does cloud my thinking on this scenario. I have no problem admitting that!
"It's inconceivable to me that an established event like the race of champions could be lost"- supporters of Lanhgorne
"It's inconceivable to me that an established event like the race of champions could be lost"- supporters of Trenton
No, you don't need to apologize. I'd love to think these guys are on "our" side of things, but in the real world, money talks, and NONE of us have the money to grease those palms (which are greasy enough, quite frankly).
Smile and nod, Paz, but don't fall for their bullshizzle.
"It's inconceivable that Tioga Speedway with its rich tradition and history will be dug up for a few measly dollars"
- Me, April 2004
We will NEVER catch a break, as the "big bucks liberals" think that they are far too genteel, to ever consider motor racing as an acceptable form of entertainment. We've been tolerated, for quite some time, but as land values continue to rise, and anti-pollution legislation continues to thrive, we'll continually be pushed further and further to the edge of extinction.
We will NEVER catch a break, as the "big bucks liberals" think that they are far too genteel, to ever consider motor racing as an acceptable form of entertainment. We've been tolerated, for quite some time, but as land values continue to rise, and anti-pollution legislation continues to thrive, we'll continually be pushed further and further to the edge of extinction.
I'm not sure that's quite fair, leadfoot. I know quite a few "liberals" who are race fans, some of which are members of this very board. As for the "big bucks" part, any wealthy individual didn't become that way by passing up opportunities to make more money, regardless of their political stripes. A "big bucks" conservative is just as likely to screw us race fans over as a "big bucks" liberal if there's a dollar to be made.
"GP", I know that there a number of things that we've agreed upon, as posted in the "off topic" section of this forum. But here, while I fully understand what you're saying, I can't get completely on board with you. From what I see, "RaceNY" seems to be highly populated by central/western NY race fans. Having said that, the way it appears, NY is a state where "the tail wags the dog", in other words, New York City, with it's limited real estate, but rather unlimited wealth and population base, swings the rest of the state around like a rock tied to a string. If Albany and NYC want auto racing, we'll get support. If they don't, which pretty much appears to be the case, then NOBODY gets any support.....
......All I was saying was that if Donald Trump or Steve Forbes saw an opportunity to make a buck by razing a race track, they'd do it in a heartbeat, just like Warren Buffet or George Soros would.