Kansas City International Raceway is dead. Despite the best efforts of track supporters and members of the community, the facility could not be saved and it is now destined to be a “city park”. Every bone in my body wants to reel of a profanity laced screed regarding this situation but in the interest of good taste, I won’t. Track Manager Todd Bridges posted the following announcement on Facebook earlier this evening:
The page update we DIDNT want to post. Here it is from Todd Bridges.
“It is with the deepest level of sadness that this weekend will be the last chance ever to race at KCIR. I can’t even begin to put in words how much I appreciate each and everyone of you for putting up a gallant fight. Without the support of thousands we would have had NO chance. For those of you that dedicated countless hours in our effort I am forever grateful. There is a number of people that de…dicated more than their fair share of time and money and you have a level of gratitude from me that you can only begin to imagine. I regret that our efforts and the voice of thousands went unheard. I am happy though that most of us can go away with our heads high and can say that we gave it our all. Right now I am in the process of finalizing points and providing a points payout. Beyond that my and my family’s future is uncertain. Over the past years my financial situation has not gone as planned so obviously finding a new job so that I can provide for my family will be job #1. Again thank you all for what you have done and what you have stood for and I hope that we have a chance to say a proper goodbye soon.”
I’ll have more to say about this in the coming days, but this sucks alot and is a total travesty.
Todd did his best! Too bad others didnt.JMHO.Sat is a free day and Im giving my entry fee to Todd.Thats the least I can do.
And next year the locals will be complaining about all the street racing that is going on.
I think you gve everyone a car length and lay rubber till you can see it from the space station. Hopefully it drifts towards the larger home area.
And next year the city will be moaning about lost tax revenues and money coming in to the city.