Great place for new drag strip
12-06-2006, 07:45 PM
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I think it would be great!Unfortunately,I think HizHonor has other plans...like maybe a land based casino maybe?
Hey,maybe Indiana? US41 could use some competition!
Hey,maybe Indiana? US41 could use some competition!
12-06-2006, 10:04 PM
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Plus there wouldnt be nearly enough room. Northerly island is pretty small. You might be able to fit the strip, but all the parking, staging areas, etc would be a problem. There is some parking there now for the beach, meseums, etc, but would you want to pay $16 for far parking or by the hour for something close? They even got rid of the firehouse that was there.
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12-07-2006, 09:20 AM
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There is supposed to be a drag strip opening on interstate 39 near minonk or pontiac in Illinois. Should get started this spring as far as i have heard. That is 45 miles away from peoria.
12-07-2006, 10:51 AM
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web site for I-39
http://www.i39rpm.com/
Can you imagine trying to get our rigs thru the city to race at Meigs???
http://www.i39rpm.com/
Can you imagine trying to get our rigs thru the city to race at Meigs???
12-07-2006, 12:23 PM
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I think it would have been great had they built a dragstrip where the old Glenview Naval Air Station was, but with land prices in that area I knew it would never happen.
Would've been nice though. For us guys in the near-north burbs, we don't have any close tracks. GLD is really my only option. I can't stand the drive to US41, haven't been there in years.
Would've been nice though. For us guys in the near-north burbs, we don't have any close tracks. GLD is really my only option. I can't stand the drive to US41, haven't been there in years.
12-07-2006, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Would've been nice though. For us guys in the near-north burbs, we don't have any close tracks. GLD is really my only option. I can't stand the drive to US41, haven't been there in years.
12-07-2006, 01:32 PM
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i've been hoping to find a 1/4 mile some where closer than chicago or st. lious which are both about 3 hours from me... this will be perfect! It's only about an hour, so i can go every weekend. can't wait till it opens, i know i'll be there opening day.
12-07-2006, 02:34 PM
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Richton park is looking for people to take care of newly aquired land. My dad is the village manager and a big gear head. i know if someone preposed(sp?) to build one they it would go over well. that and the fact its right off I-57, easy to get to and from. only if i had that kind of money 