NickHolt Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 From an email from Mike Cooper: +++++++++++ The drivers will notice that we are in the process of building new pits , Red River Speedway will have pits right at 200,000 square feet. The infield is getting a face lift and will allow proper drainage. The fans will notice a new 8' tall fence around the front of the Speedway opening to great new midway area to be opened in early 2008. The fans waiting under the stands for concession will no longer have to play dodge the cokes. The crews are installing a cover under the stands with lights to keep the area nice and clean. I will update as the progress continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbo Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttingEdgeRacing Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 hey now!!! that is looking excellent! Man its nice to see a facility get'n all fixed up again. Wish that would happen to TWS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmswichitafalls Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 It look really good. Good luck this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 nice work mike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Mike, What you guys are doing for the sport is remarkable. Most of the racing world had written Red River off as a lost cause. It's takes people like your new owner and honest, thoughtful people working with him and other track owners to get this sport back on track (pun intended) in Texas. It does my heart good to see this progress.. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Thanks everyone , I will tell you the new owners are great and I am enjoying working with them. We all have the same outlook on what we think racing should be like. I agree Nick its great that all the tracks have pulled together and We greatly appreciate all the input and support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jracer98 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Looks great. With the pits in the back, what is the plan for track entrance and exit? Will they both be "active" during racing? Thanks Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Jay, The back gate will be taken out and a new one is being installed. The cars will stage on the south side of the gate and we will exit like we always had. The gate will be used to go in and out. It will swing one way to let cars off and the other way to let cars on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Ohm Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 im going to miss the fishing in the infield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I guess Freeman will not be able to make that extra $20.00 for going in the infield lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wright Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 mike , everyone is asking about the track this year . one question beeing asked : is the track going to have any kind of new surface put on it ? thanks , david Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 No the surface is in great shape and we would mess up the racing for a few years. The surface will allow great side by side racing and you can sometimes make it three wide. I know one driver that has made it 4 wide but we will not say any names I think your paint is still on the quarter panel of my old car David Thanks Mike Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wright Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 i had to repaint my nerf bar where you slammed into me !wow what fun we had ! did you ever get any of those asa applications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 I will have the ASA application at the Howard Johnson on March 1st. I will say that was a fun race and I had to repaint my quarter panel , rear bumper , door skin , and front fender I think I would have taken the nerf bar We will see you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbo Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 what's the latest scoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I will post some pictures this weekend , We are coming along pretty good the weather has slowed us a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbo Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 don't keep it a secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jracer98 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Jumbo, RRS invited us to race the bomber (enduro) car at the opening night race next Saturday. I'm also going to give Neil some go fer help with the TPS race as he needed an extra hand. Vince and I are leaving from my shop Saturday afternoon and you are welcome to hop in the truck if you want to go up and see what's happening with all the construction. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I apologize for pictures not up to date , We have been working in circles and thought it had been posted. We just got home from the track tonight and I will post the pictures Wednesday ? We will have some major work finished by then. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbo Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 just might take ya up on that Jay. I've been bored and just wanted to gig ya a little Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc200mph Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hey Jumbo, if you don't want to ride with Jay, I have room. May go down Friday night, Legend Guys are running, just to look around. Want to Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 We just got in and forgot the camera in the trailer at the track, We should have internet at the track in the afternoon and will post. Rick you going to come up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbo Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 We just got in and forgot the camera in the trailer at the track, We should have internet at the track in the afternoon and will post. Rick you going to come up ? can I watch from upstairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I apologize once again for not having the pictures , We just got in been at the track all day and we are installing internet on Thursday. I can tell you that we now have new asphalt roads for the fans , ticket booth and pit building , We have billboards and track signage going up in the morning. The sound system is complete and installed on the fans side. ( We are trying to get the pits finished ) scoring system is on and operational. The backgate will be completed on Thursday the pits will be used this weekend but are not 100% finished they are a hard surface and we will have portable lights for the pit area with hot plugs first come first serve. The underneath of the grandstands are almost finished we received two semi loads of rock today and finishing up , The party deck is about complete and the viewing area is about complete. We are very excited about March 29th and look forward to having everyone up. We will be working around the clock until Saturday to complete most task we will have some areas that will still be under construction due to the last few weeks of weather. I want to thank all that have helped this week and we look forward to Saturday night. Mike Cooper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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