Quaker City

[mustang50lx]

Quaker City getting auctioned again. I hate to see this stuff.

http://www.baerauctions.com/upcoming-auctions/quaker-city-race-way/

[u1arunit]

Here we go again!!!

[EricS197]

Christ. I'm done running there. I hate the fact they hose down your lane even if you have street tires.

Not everyone is running a Dodge Ram or a Motorcycle and feels the urge to do a "cool" burnout that does nothing for you.

[03 OW SVT]

It's to bad we (SCS) can't buy it and have it as our own personal track.

[SK360]

Christ. I'm done running there. I hate the fact they hose down your lane even if you have street tires.

Not everyone is running a Dodge Ram or a Motorcycle and feels the urge to do a "cool" burnout that does nothing for you.

It's a waterbox, that is what is expected on a drag strip and what happens at any other track. Pull through then spin your tires over a few times to dry them off. You are in the minority taking street tires to a drag strip, deal with it.

[SAC81]

PRP does the same thing. I've actually shaken my head and hand at the guys at PRP...they look at me with a blank stare and spray the water anyway. LOL

Too bad about QCR- it's a really cool track and a fun trip out there.

Maybe the new owners will level off the back half of the track.

[TooFast98Cobra]

It's a waterbox, that is what is expected on a drag strip and what happens at any other track. Pull through then spin your tires over a few times to dry them off. You are in the minority taking street tires to a drag strip, deal with it.

x2!!!!

[PaceFever79]

Wow, so QC is closing? (they are selling equipment separately).

Lots of memories. First place I ever raced (1980 in my first car a 67 Fastback).

And sadly, a friend and champion QC racer lost his life there too.

[90TitaniumStang]

Sorry to all of you quaker city fans but that track sucks

[SK360]

Quaker was an awesome track... The facilities make PRP look like shit.

the only problem is the uphill end of the track causing it to be a bit slower then PRP.

[PaceFever79]

So is QC closed already?

I'd like to head out there for a last dance.

[SK360]

No not closed afaik

[PaceFever79]

Quaker was an awesome track... The facilities make PRP look like shit.

the only problem is the uphill end of the track causing it to be a bit slower then PRP.

I got spoiled playing at Maple Grove the last few years.

In my memories QC had the same park like setting as the grove.

PRP is kind of well not so nice......

[SonofaBish]

Hill climb or gtfo

[Balaska347]

Its sad to see any track close and I never want to see it. Unfortunately the owner and managment have run the place into the ground and chased the racers away. Both PRP and QCR have their issues that we all no of why I we continue to argue which track is better. Yes when QCR was at its best it was a great track. Today it doesn't compare to PRP. I was at QCR for a race last month and the whole facility has deteriorated. The track surface is terrible and you can just tell that the place has been let go. PRP on the other hand is improving but yes it still has its issues along with any other business.

[90TitaniumStang]

If they could take quakers facilities and prp track that would be an awesome place

[thedak]

I only race on the streets.

F Quaker

[Ares]

I'll believe it is sold to a new owner when I see a copy of the Deed with new owners name on it or it will turn out just like the other year. A bunch of BS

[mustang50lx]

Quaker City was a great track in the early and mid 90's. We were there over Memorial day weekend and the track is not in good shape. I am going to run there this Saturday just in case it is truely over. They are selling with no reserve this time. I have heard the local government was interested in it over the last year or so. We will see.

[Balaska347]

I only race on the streets.

F Quaker

Thats cool LOL

[PaceFever79]

Quaker City was a great track in the early and mid 90's. We were there over Memorial day weekend and the track is not in good shape. I am going to run there this Saturday just in case it is truely over. They are selling with no reserve this time. I have heard the local government was interested in it over the last year or so. We will see.

Man, this really is kind of sentimental for me.

I might have to go out there this weekend just to say so long.

[PaceFever79]

They have events scheduled until October 17th...
Wonder if they'll still run them post sale?

http://www.quakercityraceway.com/schedule.html

[EricS197]

Quaker City was a great track in the early and mid 90's. We were there over Memorial day weekend and the track is not in good shape. I am going to run there this Saturday just in case it is truely over. They are selling with no reserve this time. I have heard the local government was interested in it over the last year or so. We will see.

I thought the city of Salem already owned it?

Meh. I need to get to PRP instead.

Gets old on T&T night when you have to wait for Junior Dragsters and Snowmobiles to go down the track. :ghey:

[thedak]

Everytime I went to QC it smelled like fish.

[EricS197]

Everytime I went to QC it smelled like fish.

Bwhahaha that and cow shit.

[EricS197]

It's a waterbox, that is what is expected on a drag strip and what happens at any other track. Pull through then spin your tires over a few times to dry them off. You are in the minority taking street tires to a drag strip, deal with it.

Meh, very true. I thought most places had their waterbox off set so you could drive around so you just have the rear wheels wet.

[SK360]

Meh, very true. I thought most places had their waterbox off set so you could drive around so you just have the rear wheels wet.

The only local track I have been to like that is Dragway 42 where you have to back into the waterbox. PRP you pull through like QCR.

[EricS197]

The only local track I have been to like that is Dragway 42 where you have to back into the waterbox. PRP you pull through like QCR.

Thats the one. I wanted to say Dragway 42...

I promise I'll get DR's so I quit whining about water, running 13s and 2.3 60 foot times. :rotflol:

[03 OW SVT]

I thought the city of Salem already owned it?

Meh. I need to get to PRP instead.

Gets old on T&T night when you have to wait for Junior Dragsters and Snowmobiles to go down the track. :ghey:

I heard many things when it was up for sale a couple years ago... It was supposed to become a Municipal waste area or i also heard it was going to become a housing plan, and i also heard Walmart was going to build a distribution center there.

I just hope someone buys it and keeps it a drag strip and can run it correctly.

[PaceFever79]

Sadly, in this economy, I bet it's a goner.

"Ay! Oh! Where did you go, Ohio?"

[cdutchess78]

How much do you think something like that could go for?

[Ares]

How much do you think something like that could go for?

With no reserve, nothing that it could have gotten a few years ago.

My money says if someone takes it all the offer will be well under a million. $750-800k

[CobraII]

I hate to see any dragstrip close. I have a lot of good memories at Quaker. I hope it does sell to an owner who will run a reputable program, will join a real sanctioning body. and is honest.

[shockstang]

The only local track I have been to like that is Dragway 42 where you have to back into the waterbox. PRP you pull through like QCR.

...and Steel Valley Dragway near Stuebenville.

[Ares]

Saw posted on bracket talk that Norm Fox bought the track today for $460k. Suppose to remain a race track. Guess no reserve is a kick in the nuts to former owner :rotflol:

[no1sirbutler]

WOW it went that cheap? If he runs it right, he shouldnt have any problem making his money back in a few years.

[map351]

Form a reliable source...

"I went out to Quaker City today for the auction. Pleased to say the place will continue as a drag strip. Norm Fox from the Minerva area bought the track for $460K. They tried selling off the parcels first, but nobody bid on anything. So they combined the parcels along with the track and I think there were 3 bidders. Michael Tedesco dropped out at $420K and someone else went to $440K.
It looks like the new owner will have a lot of equipment to buy though because it seemed to be all selling off.

Swindell turned down a much higher offer back in in '07 of around $1.2 million saying the place was worth #3 million."

[03 OW SVT]

Thanks for the info. That is great news. I'll have somewhere close to race the new car.

[orange 500]

Awesome, but I'll believe it when its a done deal and the old owner is long gone. The sale of this place has been off and on for way too long.

[Balaska347]

Awesome, but I'll believe it when its a done deal and the old owner is long gone. The sale of this place has been off and on for way too long.

X2 seen this way too many times.

[CobraII]

X3... the last time it went to auction, I believe it the winning bid was 1.2 million? I truly wish Mr. Fox the best of success if he does become the owner. I just hope he follows the rules of the ring, and protects himself at all times.

[map351]

New Quaker City owner talks to NHRA, IHRA

http://www.salemnews.net/page/content.detail/id/534847/New-Quaker-City-owner-talks-to-NHRA--IHRA.html?nav=5007

[03 OW SVT]

New Quaker City owner talks to NHRA, IHRA

http://www.salemnews.net/page/content.detail/id/534847/New-Quaker-City-owner-talks-to-NHRA--IHRA.html?nav=5007

That is fantasmic. Thanks for the info.

[PaceFever79]

The NHRA was Quaker City's sanctioning organization from the 1970s until 1999 when Vivian Mossey sold it to Dan Swindell who changed it to the IHRA.No wonder I have such fond memories of the late 70s/mid 80s.

That would be awesome if it became NHRA again!

[map351]

I like the local strips when they had a NASCAR sanction the classes were more interesting with "run-whatcha-brung" attitude..

[Balaska347]

I prefer IHRA because its more Sportsman racer friendly but either way its shoulders above what it was.

[Mater]

http://www.ihra.com/article/7013.html

[Balaska347]

Thats good to hear... I hope they do well

[u1arunit]

Yes, good news indeed!

[mustang50lx]

They will be in the Northstar bracket finals with PRP then ?

[Balaska347]

Yep and Im guessing if they get that place fixed up and the track resurfaced thats where the Finals will be next, after 2011

[CobraII]

They will be in the Northstar bracket finals with PRP then ?

Pretty certain they will be. They were before, and New England has switched to NHRA, so that's one team out of the division. And Quaker will be able to apply to host the brackets, like Mikey said.

I just wish the new owner best of luck. I'm glad he bought the track and is keeping it a track. We need to keep all of them open, because in this day and age, if a track closes, it's gone forever.

[SK360]

Yep and Im guessing if they get that place fixed up and the track resurfaced thats where the Finals will be next, after 2011

Hopefully this involves flattening the end of the track. lol.

[ModularMike]

Hopefully this involves flattening the end of the track. lol.
x2. I would race there a lot more if it didn't have an uphill climb.

[CobraII]

I'd heard somewhere along the way that QCR goes up in the second half because the bedrock it's laid over goes that way. To level it out means you have to level the stands and pits out too, and the bedrock is one big sheet. Just what I heard, not sure if that's the truth.

[mustang50lx]

I just wish the new owner best of luck. I'm glad he bought the track and is keeping it a track. We need to keep all of them open, because in this day and age, if a track closes, it's gone forever.

Amen to that Chuck.

[biminiLX]

x2. I would race there a lot more if it didn't have an uphill climb.
Good news, maybe switch the track and race downhill? :pepper::D
-J

[ModularMike]

Good news, maybe switch the track and race downhill? :pepper::D
-J

Prep the finish line and run it backwards. :biglaugh:

[biminiLX]

But then you lose the uphill burnout box ;)
I was joking about switching the track, but on a serious note, if it is bedrock and big $$ to flatten, that should be cheaper than leveling
-J

[Ares]

Good news, maybe switch the track and race downhill? :pepper::D
-J

May work but man that shutdown at the end would suck :D

[Martin0660]

There is already a down hill track if you want ... Cecil County :D


May work but man that shutdown at the end would suck :D

Yeah, it would add a whole new dynamic to parachutes ...

As much as I HATE 1/8th mile racing, that place is the perfect place to do that. They could move the line up 30-50' to move the burn out pads on the level and have a dead flat 1/8 mile surface with an up hill shutdown. It would be a shame as there is a TON of shut down there now, but it is the logical thing to be done.

Would likely save a lot of the needed rapirs to the track surface too.

[biminiLX]

Probably true Bob, but I also dislike 1/8 mile---can't have that turbo top-end pull right? ;)
-J

[SK360]

Yep, going to 1/8 mile would lose even more interest.