Author Topic: Who's promoting Capital City in 2010 ? (Read 6952 times)

ottguy · « **on:** December 05, 2009, 03:53:10 PM »

Anybody heard any rumours about whose promoting Capital City in 2010 ?

Read the current promoter announced they would not be operating the place in 2010.

See where the Clay has been removed from Evans Mills NY. so that might be an alternate track to race at. Adirondack is closed for 2010 dam shame it's a nice track.

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Thayne · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2009, 05:43:33 PM »

CCS shut down? This is the first I have heard?

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ernie · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:00:10 PM »

From Capital City Speedway Website. Kinda cryptic $:-\$

AROUND THE TRACK: DEC 05/09
*Well folks, I know many of you are still waiting on something definite we can tell you and I promise you I will as soon as there is something confirmed. But as of right now there still is nothing completely done, I know many rumors have been going around and some of the stuff as some truth to it, but always remember rumors are just that RUMORS. One thing I do promise everyone that has been a supporter of the track, that as soon as I know anything definite I will let all of you know. But one thing is for sure no matter what, we do wish everyone and their families a very happy holiday time, I know for us this will once again be a very special Christmas with yet another grand daughter to celebrate it with.

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CanadianRacingOnline.com · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:00:10 PM »

Bake82 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:07:15 PM »

I didn't want to bring this up, but we heard at the banquet that the current promotor Arnie Malcolm might not be back. We were not told why.

It's up in the air with who will be running it next year, but I have heard there will be weekly racing whether it be Arnie promoting or somebody else.

All I care about is that there is racing at Capital City in 2010 and beyond.

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ford93 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:24:00 PM »

I was in contact with Arnie and he has for sure parted ways with CCS. A driver from CCS was told by the owners of CCS to have his car ready to race for the spring.

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Thayne · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:35:22 PM »

Thanks for the information Kyle and Andy! I hope it isn't true! That message is very general....and with short track racing..generalities from a promoter are never a good thing! Wish you guys all the best!

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ottguy · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2009, 08:27:09 PM »

Drumonds own the track and Arnie operated the track not sure if he leased the place
or just what the deal was.

In any event Drumonds and Arnie brought the place back from the ashes from the "Ottodrome" days.

Going to be intersting to see who takes over.

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38racing · « **Reply #7 on:** December 06, 2009, 01:05:53 PM »

I heard the rumour too but was puzzled as Arnie's updates kept saying about all the great things for next year and more new advertisers and the ACT race on the schedule. Very confusing.

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caa · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:51:37 AM »

well it's now official Arnie is not returning for 2010 , Somebody has planned to take it over but no news on who yet ..... the website does say that the track will be re -paved in 2010 wich is great , but they better make an announcement soon , all other tracks have their schedules out .....

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Bake82 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2009, 11:35:02 AM »

Quote from: caa on December 18, 2009, 07:51:37 AM

well it's now official Arnie is not returning for 2010 , Somebody has planned to take it over but no news on who yet ..... the website does say that the track will be re -paved in 2010 wich is great , but they better make an announcement soon , all other tracks have their schedules out .....

Looks like the website is down and probably will be down until the new promotor takes it over, or has to make a new website. All I have heard now is that "it's in the works" for the new promotor but do not know who will be taking it over. I agree however the announcement needs to come soon!

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ottguy · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2009, 02:07:17 PM »

Wonder if the sponsors Arnie had go with the deal .

Or will the new guy have to start from scratch ?

In any event hope something happens soon.

Paving ? gezz I've been around the place almost 40 years.

Every time a new guy takes over there paving the place might be true this time around since Drummonds would have the equipment for paving.

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38racing · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2009, 11:53:34 PM »

Ran into a guy who sells cars to Arnie and has a drag car he runs at Luskville and didn't think to ask him what was going on.

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ottguy · « **Reply #12 on:** December 19, 2009, 12:17:26 PM »

The last message posted before the CC site went down left me wondering too .

Kinda got a mixed message from reading it and the circumstances why Arnie left.

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38racing · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2009, 08:42:01 PM »

may be old news but thought I'd post. Heard the new promoter is a legend car guy named Jeremy. Frank Johnston is selling off all his Legends stuff. Kenyon racing is closing up shop.
Heard that apparently enough drivers convinced Drummond's not to renew Arnie's contract. He would have renewed. I am sure there are many sides to this story.

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ottguy · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2009, 09:46:51 PM »

Also heard Jeremy Cloutier (sp) was taking over the track and there may be interest in getting the drag strip going again.

Didn't hear about Kenyons closing they produced some nice race cars over the years. guess it's a case of supply and demand these days.

Not to many people are building or buying race cars .

The sport needs the rules to be enforced so racing is more affordable .

Case in point the crate engines for Late models it was to lower cost but apparently some guys are spending 7,000. "refreshing" on top of the cost of the crate engine.

So were back to $12 ,000 - 14,000 engines . Figure in the cost of a chassis and you have $30,000 car racing for 600.00 to win. Unless your wealthy or have big sponsors you can't afford racing without going broke.

Same with tires if the rule allows two new tires a night enforce it ...Don't let the big buck teams slap on four tires and do nothing about it.

Just my two cents worth.

Better get off my soap box. (lol)

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