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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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For those of us who live in the Lower Alabama section of Florida we have lost our nearest track. Emerald Coast Dragway in Holt, Florida has now closed for good.

"After a two-year legal battle and hundreds of thousands of dollars, it is with mixed emotions that we announce Emerald Coast Dragway is closing.
... When we purchased the track three years ago we were unaware of the track’s true financial situation and all the major improvements needed. After investing our life savings, and fighting for a business that we are very passionate about, we have decided to move on.
Contrary to any rumors you may hear, the Federal Court is now in possession of the track and it will remained closed indefinitely.
There will be many, many rumors and a lot of talk, but only a few people know the true reason behind this situation. We are unable to discuss this matter any further as this does not end our legal battle. Please respect our privacy
We want to sincerely thank each and every person who embraced us and supported Emerald Coast Dragway. We have many good memories and have truly been blessed to meet some wonderful people. We appreciate each and every one of you more than you will ever know."

Richard & Kelly Stephens
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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that sucks...they built that when i was living there. much nicer than driving to atmore ala. what a shame.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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we will se what happens to that track when street racing and people getting killed come into play.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 09:36 PM
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i know we did ALOT of street racing on blue angel highway and leaving the civic center. that track sure did cure some of that...shame.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 09:43 PM
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That's sad, ah the good ol' days are just that " the good ol' days" gd luck to you guys.
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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miss the good ol' days...lol. it's a shame we gotta get old...
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Old Dec 6, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Bummer. I know a lot of Jax racers still could pick between Gainesville Raceway and SGMP, but not sure how far racers will need to travel now for their fill of track action...

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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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is atmore still open? if it is i think that's the next closest track.
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Bummer, this country needs more tracks, not less of them!
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Old Dec 7, 2011 | 05:10 PM
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Unfortunately after next week yet another FL dragstrip may go down.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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Which one?
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 88gtman
Which one?
Sunshine in St.Pete, FL.
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Old Dec 11, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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I have heard Atmore is and has been closed for a while.
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Old Dec 13, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan
Sunshine in St.Pete, FL.
I think as whats stated in the paper is that the track will be around for a while again as of right now they will have bidding with the roundy round part being able to be used again.
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