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York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 17 10:31 am
by Pete
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 17 11:29 am
by ScottyDave
That's quite an achievement to raise that amount in such a short time
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 17 11:57 am
by Pete
...especially from Yorkshiremen!!!
Must be cheaper than driving to Santa Pod!
Really pleased, and hope to race there next year
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 17 4:31 pm
by Super Sloth
Great news.
We'll be showing our support next year. Nothing to race, sadly but will definitely go as spectators.
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 17 5:32 pm
by Derek
How will it affect some of the events that where there but have now said they will be at Santa Pod
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 17 5:36 pm
by Pete
The only events that have been moved to Santa Pod are from Shakey.
The "Nostalgia Nationals" - 12-13 May
The "Hot Rod Drags" - 15-16 September.
Cheers
Pete
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 17 5:43 pm
by Derek
Pete wrote: Sat Dec 09, 17 5:36 pm
The only events that have been moved to Santa Pod are from Shakey.
The "Nostalgia Nationals" - 12-13 May
The "Hot Rod Drags" - 15-16 September.
Cheers
Pete
Your right Pete, my heads not straight this week, bloody man flu.
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 17 8:29 pm
by andyrob
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 17 12:17 am
by Cannonball
Yes really great news, i am sure us guys will be attending York next yr,,
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 17 9:45 am
by db
Wow that's amazing!
It shows what love there still is in the UK for grass roots drag racing. I've never been to York but I'll do my best to get there next year
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 17 10:29 am
by Blue
That is great news, I didn't think they would raise the money in time, well done to all involved.
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 17 1:30 pm
by DaveB
We (All of us)cant afford to lose another dragstrip,and i think that avon park/Shakey closing as helped us raise 100k.
I know the majority of York racers,have donated more than it costs them to race for a season,lots of racers,who have not raced there for years,have still dug deep,the fund raising is still happening,if anyone would like to help out,in securing Yorks future.
Even if you come as a spectator,it all helps.
My dad took me there when I was 7 (Im 47 now),I had a run in my mates 75 camaro,14.88secs when I was 17,its not Santa Pod,its friendly,
and anybody can race,no silly rules,just well thought out safety rules,our own sanctioning body.
And Dunc,We will let you race your Hemi Challenger in American Super Stock
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 17 1:37 pm
by Pete
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 17 2:53 pm
by Birdman
Great news for York Raceway and drag racing, well done all who donated.
On the subject of Shakey, no formal announcement has been made yet, although, I'd like to wish Jerry Cookson, the best of luck in his ongoing treatment following his heart problem.
Re: York Raceway saved!!!
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 17 5:44 pm
by Cannonball
DaveB wrote: Sun Dec 10, 17 1:30 pm
We (All of us)cant afford to lose another dragstrip,and i think that avon park/Shakey closing as helped us raise 100k.
I know the majority of York racers,have donated more than it costs them to race for a season,lots of racers,who have not raced there for years,have still dug deep,the fund raising is still happening,if anyone would like to help out,in securing Yorks future.
Even if you come as a spectator,it all helps.
My dad took me there when I was 7 (Im 47 now),I had a run in my mates 75 camaro,14.88secs when I was 17,its not Santa Pod,its friendly,
and anybody can race,no silly rules,just well thought out safety rules,our own sanctioning body.
And Dunc,We will let you race your Hemi Challenger in American Super Stock
Thats it then sorted mucker, Thanks
