NickHolt Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I have heard from a very reliable source close to the situation that both Rick Day and Debbie Williams have resigned their positions with Corpus Christi Speedway and J & S Racing Promotions. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Things that make ya you go hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjf Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I have heard from a very reliable source close to the situation that both Rick Day and Debbie Williams have resigned their positions with Corpus Christi Speedway and J & S Racing Promotions. Nick I doubt anyone will be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer26 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 The only question now is if the Yocums will reopen the track or turn it into a parking lot. I'd like to see it it covered in dirt and run on Friday, but that's JMO. Sad to see J & S do this to such a historic track. Never met Rick but heard a lot of good remarks on his behalf from racers and promoters. Wish them both luck in there future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 It is true. Both Rick and I have officially resigned. We will truly miss all of the wonderful folks at CCS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 well it didnt say that j&s will do anything with ccms, it just said that rick and debbie resigned. sorry to hear that for you guys. may be for the best though. it seems like this whole ordeal is not going to turn out good. just sorry that ya'll got caught in the middle of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 ok, if I raced there, now I would be seriously concerned. All the expertise is going, gone. not that it won't work, but with all this other non-positive stuff, my optimism is quite low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Can't blame them... They are good folks for central texas racing.. Now we need to find rick a job again i think... need to keep him around.... Hope to see them around THR again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck99 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Rick and Debbie, I'm very sorry to see that things did not work out for you guys at CC. Hope to see you at another track very soon. Chase Stapp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram#9 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 sorry to hear that, both of you are class acts and i really enjoyed working with both of you at sas, man i wish we still had that place!!! drove by there the other day and there sure is alot of grass growing threw the track!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I've wondered what it looks like, anyone gone by and taken pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny66 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Stopped by the track couple of weeks ago, just to see what was or wasn't going on. It was so depressing to see the track fall into the state it has. What a damn shame, we could not finish out our 07 season. As for the housing complex that is supposedly going in across the road, didn't see much activity there either. Wonder if it has to do with the contaminated dirt from the quarry. Well City Council, Does it or not??? Sure do have a beautiful intersection with lights and the "Yellow Brick Road to Toyota". As much as I would love to have SAS open back up, it is just a grim reminder of the passing of another great venue Pan American Speedway. RIP. Lenny66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilTPS Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Reference the latest resignations ... for short track asphalt racing to continue to exist in Texas ... we must keep our best management personnel on the job. Rick Day and Debbie Williams are two of the best. Sorry to read today's news. Neil Upchurch Race & Administrative Director Texas Pro Sedans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I'm sure I'll still be hanging around the nearby race tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orez28 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 make it i37 haha track has some potential just needs a fire lit under its a** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 well now my optimistic mood went all to hell .. flattire its gone .. i hate to thinkl deb and rick are no longer with us at cc .heck i dont know if i am with cc under the new owner.s ... .... no pay for the 4th .... bounced checks .. . no track managers ... no annoucer ... and probably no cook.s .... all this kinda stinks .if you ask me ..we worked hard toget those cars ready to run under you two ..at this moment i dont care to even look at them .... unless some kind of mirical happens bad spelling ... and if something positive gets done soon .we will mothball the cars so to speak ..now we may be getting alot of i told you so ..this is not a bash ..this is frustration ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landlord Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I wonder how the plans for Smokin Alley is coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 the plans may still be happening... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Ya'll are welcome to come play with us at THR. And it is sad to hear that Rick and Deb are gone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I would just like to recognize Nick holt... as the thread starter.... Keeping factual... without the bashing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 In case anyone missed it, Rick and Debbie had pretty much turned San Antonio Speedway around when the speedway was suddenly and unexpectedly closed. Things were really looking up because all their hard work was beginning to pay off. I know it is an especially difficult time for Rick since racing was his only source of income. And it wouldn't surprise me if his paycheck... well, I'm not going to speculate. The point is that Rick doesn't deserve what he's going through right now. My prayer would be that THR or some other Texas track would find a way to get him on board. I know H and Mary Ann would LOVE to spend more time at their new home and less time worrying about all the details at the track --- well, maybe there's a win-win deal out there somewhere. I know that's just wishful thinking, but it sure would be a shame to see Rick head back to Florida... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky161 Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 The only question now is if the Yocums will reopen the track or turn it into a parking lot. I'd like to see it it covered in dirt and run on Friday, but that's JMO. Sad to see J & S do this to such a historic track. Never met Rick but heard a lot of good remarks on his behalf from racers and promoters. Wish them both luck in there future. "Covered in dirt?" Isn't there already a dirt track in the CC area? Do you think 3 paved tracks in the entire state are too many? I understand everyone's disappointments with the situation, but covering it with dirt seems to be the wrong thing to do in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted August 28, 2007 Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 Nick only deal is... Mary Ann has been spending more time mowing the lawn because its to expensive to hire someone to do it... If only there was a way to get a cash infux.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted August 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2007 I hear ya on the mowing the lawn situation at THR. Both H and Mary Ann are out there all the time putting blisters on their hands. Money is tight and it doesn't grow on trees. And H and Mary Ann made clear earlier in the year that they would LOVE to have Rick at THR, but the economics of the situation just made it impossible. But, miricles do happen. I guess I'm just hoping for one right now. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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