NickHolt Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 For Immediate Release – June 24, 2007 Contact: Shelma Walton (shelma@jsracingpromotions.com) San Antonio Businesswoman purhcases I-37 Speedway San Antonio, TX (June 24, 2007) – San Antonio businesswoman Shelma Walton announced today that she has purchased I-37 Speedway, a popular International Motor Contest Association (IMCA)-sanctioned quarter-mile dirt oval located in Pleasanton, Texas. Walton also announced that she has named former San Antonio Speedway General Manager Rick Day to be the General Manager and Race Director effective immediately. Walton, who also owns and operates J & S Racing Promotions, said that she plans to hold races this Friday, June 29, 2007, as originally scheduled under the former owners. “I see this as a great opportunity to help stabilize stock car racing in Central and South Texas,” Walton said in making the announcement. “To me, I-37 Speedway is a diamond in the rough. I look forward to upgrading the facility over time and providing a place where families will want to be associated with.” Shelma Walton, James Beasley and Rick Day will be holding an important driver’s meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday before the racing action gets under way at 8:00 p.m. Walton also emphasized that interested parties should not contact the former owners, but rather contact her if there are questions or concerns. Walton’s Email address is Shelma@jsracingpromotions.com. “Tomorrow we will be announcing a new name for the track,” Walton said. “But we just finalized the deal yesterday and I am really haven’t had time to come up with an appropriate name. But I can tell you this, new and exciting things will be happening at the speedway soon.” -- 30 -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 As the whell turns...See yall Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8G RACING FAMILY Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 this is great. hope this changes things for this area and these devoted drivers and any new drivers to come. greg and candace dinsmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 cool! now rick can eat. ....ahhh i kid, rick. actually i saw him last night and he appears to be slimming down , i was hoping it was not from lack of funds. shelma ,now even if you don't get the MEGA motorplex off the ground , you have fully earned my respect for stepping up on this deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poorboy Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Is Greg D still banned? LOL Sorry couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano36 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Shelma, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Now I have a place to go this Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJF2 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 YE HA !!! THANK YOU SHELMA FOR SAVING ANOTHER RACE TRACK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RandyBorlace Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 alright, now I dont have to drive to CC saturday to race my street stock. Thanks and Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunfels99 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlin Covert Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Well I'm glad to see this happen. We plan to be there. Wish you a lot of luck. Harlin Covert #60 HCR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 WELL DIRT TRACKERS ..LOOKS LIKE THE I37 SPEEDWAY HAS SOME OWNER .S WHO CARE ..WHO CAN PROBABLY AND WILL TAKE IT UP ANOTHER STEP ..AND GOT RICK TO BOOT ..SO DOES THIS MEAN I LL HAVE TO GO DIRTING . PROBABLY NOT .BUT HECK I JUST MAY GO WATCH ..OTHER WORDS YOU GUYS SHOULD BE ENERGIZED .... GOOD LUCK . HAVE FUN .. AND GOOD LUCK TO J.S .. OH BTW ..TEXASENERGY .. WHY NOT NAME IT ENERGIZED SPEEDWAY ...FOR I FEEL THE POWER SURGE ALL THE WAY IN CC ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck99 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Congrats to all involved. I sure hate to see any track close down. I hope I37 has a new bright future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogcaller Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Congratulations to both Shelma and the dirt racing community. Things appear to be looking up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted June 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Is Greg D still banned? LOL Sorry couldn't resist. Shelma called to ask me if I could respond to your question. She informed me that NO ONE is banned at this point. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACENRANDY Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 I don't know Shelma yet but I like her already. Thank you. Will not be able to make it the next couple of Fridays so good luck. Thank you again. Randy Yount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8G RACING FAMILY Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 thanks for the update. Wishing only the best for racers in the area. looking forward for things to come. candace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerneracehounds50 Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 ahhhhhh come on Randy, racing is more important than seeing that new grandson of yours......lol...lol.nothing can replace that, I know last year when shelly came dow was the best time ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 That is great news. I'm not a dirt tracker, but I know Shelma and Rick will be top notch. I may just have to go back out there and see if my 2nd time out will be better than my 1st. Is it Friday yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txenergy Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 That is great news. I'm not a dirt tracker, but I know Shelma and Rick will be top notch. I may just have to go back out there and see if my 2nd time out will be better than my 1st. Is it Friday yet? It will be better then the first time... LOL... too funny.... see everyone friday.. Shelma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagman Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 gues i better call and ask if i still have a job up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orez28 Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 i sure hope so...took some initiative to get out there and get the show going with that truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arts22 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Are the plans still going forward with the other complex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mona Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 gues i better call and ask if i still have a job up there I hope you still have a job. I thought it was awesome the way you used your pick-up to get cars off the track. You went up and down that flagstand so many times, I was impressed. That appeared to be dedication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ks2290 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Thats is my dad and he did a awesome job that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboyracing7 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Purchased or Leased, just curious about the long term is all, I hope it all works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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