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  1. Let me start with a big THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the Lone Star Quarter Midget Assoc. with our attempt to save the quarter midget track at comanche park. It is apparent that many phone calls and emails reached Commissioner Tommy Adkisson's office with his appearance on Trey Ware's talk show this morning. It seems that the county is willing to take another look at the situation and work with LSQMA to retain the facility and work with the club to have a relationship going forward. They have set up another meeting with the club for Monday at 1:30 to discuss these issues. With that being said we feel that a support rally at the track this Saturday will not be necessary at this time. We will keep everyone posted on the outcome of the meeting. Again THANK YOU all very much for your support!!! Sincerely, Dennis Ross LSQMA President
  2. I received that very same letter @ 9pm last night from Mr Adkisson. That is the letter that Betty Bueche sent him informing him of the situation after we met Thursday at her office. Mrs. Bueche's letter is factually incorrect and misleading and therefore the commisioners chief of staff now has his information incorrect!!! Here is my letter of rebutal I sent to Mr. adkisson this morning. Thank you for your time. I contacted Monica Martinez this morning and she is going to get back with me regarding setting up an appointment with you hopefully at the quarter midget track as soon as possible. In regards to Ms. Bueche's letter informing you of what was going on with the track I have some very serious concerns with some of her statements not being factual and are misleading. She stated that we have never provided payment or proof of insurance since the lease agreement was established in 1991, this is not true. I know for a fact it was done from 1991-2001 as I was a member and president for many of those years. Also, our club recently provided a back payment that would bring us current. In reference to two other quarter-midget clubs in San Antonio requesting use of the facilities.... There are only two quarter midget clubs in Texas, the Lone Star Quarter Midget Assoc. here in San Antonio and the River City Quarter Midget Assoc. in Austin which has their own facility. I am not sure who she is referencing to as the other two quarter midget clubs in San Antonio. That track was built and donated by Mr. AJ Ploch for quarter midgets in San Antonio. It is quarter midget families that have fund raised, maintained, and dedicated endless hours of time to keep this facility up without asking for any county resources. She also referenced that counties are ending lease agreements with quarter midget clubs nationwide due to liability issues. Being a member of a national organization and being informed on the location and existence of each club in the nation I know this statement is not factual. Quarter midgets has safety record that baseball, basketball, and football would envy. There has never been a serious injury of any kind, at any track, anywhere in the country. This is a fact that can be proven, not an assumption. We have contacted our insurance provider for over the last twenty years, and we can go back and provide proof of insurance for the entire length of the lease agreement. They have also stated that they are familiar with our situation as most tracks throughout the country sit on county property and can easily name Bexar County as an also insured and have it on your desk by the end of the day. In reference to the track being in disrepair, that is absolutely not the case. The track has an asphalt surface that is in excess of 20 years old. Yes, there are cracks, but we have raced on this for many years in it's current condition and there is absolutely not a safety issue. We, the LSQMA, were only approaching the county to make improvements that were generously donated by companies in the area to improve our facility so that we could become one of the premiere racing facilities in the country with the hopes of drawing large, revenue generating, races to San Antonio. As to Ms. Bueche's recommendation of using our donations and building a new facility, unfortunately these donations only cover the expenses of resurfacing the track. To have to go out and purchase land, install infrastructures such as drainage, electrical, parking, building of fences, and even the expense of having to relocate our scoring tower, concession stands, and other structures would be insurmountable and financially unobtainable. In closing, Mr. Adkisson, I ask you to keep AJ Ploch's intentions in mind, which were to provide a place for kids whose interests are in motor sports. Not every kid has a passion for baseball, basketball, football, etc. With all of the county built and maintained softball, soccer fields, etc. surely this one acre at Comanche park can remain dedicated to the kids of quarter midgets. Sincerely, Shawn Ross 210-789-0182 If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me at anytime!!!! I would be happy to give you the whole story, not a one sided agenda driven story.
  3. We are calling on the racing community to help us make a statement to our County leaders that the Lone Star Quarter Midget Association track at Comanche Park on 2600 Rigsby Ave., which was donated by AJ Ploch more than 50 years ago specifically for quarter midgets will not be taken without being heard from us. We need your support!! We are planning a support rally on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 am till ? This will be held at the Quarter Midget track at 2600 Rigsby Ave, Comanche Park. Anyone that supports racing in San Antonio please show up and help the kids of San Antonio and surrounding areas keep their track!! Past and present quarter-midget racers, big cars to small cars, dirt to asphalt, car clubs, drag racers, family and friends, or anyone willing to show support PLEASE come out!! The more support, the bigger the statement. Please we need your help! Lets unite the racing community in San Antonio! Please utilize your media contacts and lets get the word out there. Any questions please contact Dennis (Shorty) Ross at 210-535-0331.
  4. I personally sat in on the meeting with the county officials that informed us (LSQMA) that they would be terminating our lease. They were Betty Bueche - director of parks Kelsey Menzel - assistant crimanal district attorney Jeneete Jay - ? Jose Travala - ? director of comanche park ? "PAPA" wrote: Here is a place to start. Make those calls and e-mails folks. By Phone: 1 (210) 335-PARK (7275) By Mail: Bexar County Parks Department 233 N. Pecos la Trinidad Suite #480 San Antonio, Texas 78207 Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM By Email: PARKS@bexar.org These are all people who's offices are located at the contacts above. "PAPA" your information was spot on as this is were the meeting was held that we were informed of the lease being terminated. At this point I think these are all paid county employees that want to see the track gone and any feedback would fall on deaf ears. Your later post with county commisioner Tommy Akisson's contact information is were I have directed my concers and would encourage everyone to call or email thier concerns. Maybe if we all speak up we can save this tack that means and has meant so much to all of us. Tommy Akisson contact info-----http://www.bexar.org/commct/cmpct4/pct4.asp Thanks, Shawn Ross LSQMA Member
  5. County has informed LSQMA that they do not wish to renew lease, and that the club will be sent out a letter to vacate the premises Nov 15, 2011 and have 30 days to remove structures and then plans on bulldozing track!!! If anyone has contacts with county officials that may be of help to save the racetrack please contact them immediately! We have asked for at least one year to find a new location. Please help keep quarter midget racing alive in San Antonio!
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