Spokane Raceway Park saved

[53chevyply]

I just got a heads up that the SRP has been purchased by the Wa state state police. They are going to use the road course as a training area for their officers (and the local law enforcement as well). They are going to operate it as it was including the oval and the drag strip. I feel this is a smart move, they will also keep the street racer kids off of the streets........... and direct them to the strip. TTFN

53chevyply

[stovbolt]

that is ausome news where ever you are it's nice for them to get involved when ever posible

[CDNflatlander]

Having a track for people to use is great! Having it promoted well is also very important. I hope that was a good step and that it does stay open.

Here is a sticker I saw yesterday at the swap meet that fits in here...
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1273/6340939/18995548/315934840.jpg
Greg.

[C Plus]

Greg Awsume Sticker , I wonder where we could get some!

[John in Oz]

Good news to see a Government body taking responsiblity to try and keep racing off the street, that's positive goverment and police work.

Neat sticker on the window as well.

Cheers, John

[wrascal]

Proably never happen here.............. even the cops can't afford a fill-up!

Russ:rolleyes:

[Windsor-408]

I saw the news report the day of the auction. The city of Spokane baught the facility, they will keep it as a running race complex. They feel that it will be be a long term profitable venture for the city. They will lease the track or hire a firm with experiance running a race track. They are going ahead with developement of the area around the track as well. The former owner had plans for condo's and a golf course to go along with the race complex. Earlier this year I was trying to find out what events were happening this year only to find the place wae up for auction. I'm happy it being saved.

[Gramps]

Glad to hear somewhere someone is thinking of keeping things going for the future. With auto sports being one of our US friends biggest sports, I am glad they are keeping it alive for the up and comers.

[41chevcoe]

yes, it is good to hear the track is saved and not rezoned into condos or ???? ...............now if we could get someone to save our 1/4 Mile track in Prince George. The word so far is that it is not opening this year:(
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