thunderhillrocks Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Dillon Raceway I thought this was the new name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 mickey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latemodel99 Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 If this aint a joke tell me when and I will volunteer all the time I have to help out to fix it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Speed-O-Rama/Longhorn/Paramount Speedway should be a piece of cake to fix it up, right Mickey? All it needs is all new electical from the transformer in, all new plumbing since the old stuff is no where near up to code. And oh yeah, the grandstands need to be torn down and completely rebuilt. Oh, and the track surface may need some major work - maybe even starting completely over. And, of course, the concession area is also out of code and can no longer be "grandfathered" since the track has been idle so long. And I can't remember is the retaining barriers are still in good shape, but hey, who needs bang their car up against the darn thing anyway? But, on a positive note, I think the pits and parking lot are in pretty good shape once you knock the overgrowth down a bit. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 i'm sorry it was a joke............i wish it were true , sorta , we have a great austin area track right now that needs support. sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 There is some serious history in this track.. don't think anyone's joking about the history.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Oh, OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast18 Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Don't believe Crazyhorse...he is just shy about being a tech man ! We have a few bugs to work out and in no way would ever try to compete with THR. I cut my teeth racin' at Longhorn aka Dillon Raceway but my heart is with THR now. Thanks for all the support. Aaron and Shawn will let everyone know when we will need volunteer help to upgrade the facility. Thanks again....Owner /Operator Dillon Raceway Mickey McKim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 Oh, OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderhillrocks Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 i'm sorry it was a joke............i wish it were true come on its got to be for real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast18 Posted December 16, 2006 Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 My parents took us there in the 60's and I did some derbies there in the 80's. I started racing there in 1990 and was so hooked I only missed one night in 5 years (that one night is another story). I got a chance to walk around out there a couple of weeks ago and it makes you sad to see it in that condition. I'm pretty sure it will never be a race track again....unless I hit the lottery !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Yea I'd say history there..I actually drove there when I was 16 (in a 55 chevy)..had to have a permit signed by my mom. Then Monico Reyes and I built a 68 Camaro that I gave up my seat to David Umscheid.He started driving it mid season and almost won the championship #76 I still have my crew shirt! THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Bump .......... The reason will become apparent soon I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Posted for Buddy Parker (Budman). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 This is one of those photos that didn't quite turn out like I'd hoped for ......... the kind that usually get thrown in the trash can. But, I looked at it again today and it made me think of TxTom and his conversation with Matt on the prior page about potholes and chicken a$$es. You'd never figure it out if I didn't tell you. The photo is not of a chicken, but of a Wild Turkey TOM. The problem is, just as I was about to snap the photo, he turned north. We're looking at the south end! He is in full mating regalia! Too bad he didn't turn south. I took this photo a while back through the windshield of my truck, just down the road from here. A camera is all I hunt with anymore. Anyway, I got this really good shot of a Tom turkey's A$$. Tom, I know you'll want to thank me for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy loveday Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 congrats Mickey. I might have to keep my car now. Damm you, i thought i was taking a brake from all the racing but i just might have to get geared up for one more year. lol Arron and Shawn good luck to you guys, and will you still be racing at THR in o7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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