***Ventura Raceway Update***

PKRWUD · 11-27-2002, 05:06 AM

From todays newspaper...

Raceway contract gets fair's green flag

Despite complaints about noise, board renews agreement

By John Scheibe,
November 27, 2002

The Ventura Raceway won a reprieve Tuesday as the Ventura County Fair Board unanimously agreed to renew its contract for another year.

Renewal of the contract would have been almost automatic in years past, but the raceway has come under increased scrutiny in recent months, in part because of all the noise it generates. Some say the time has come for the 25-year-old raceway to find a new home away from Ventura.

But most of those who showed up at the fairgrounds on Tuesday came there to show their support.

Former Ventura Mayor Jack Tingstrom reminded the board of the raceway's historical role in Ventura and of the important part that automobiles and car racing have played in the development of Southern California, especially since World War II.

"Car culture is as much a part of Southern California as skiing and surf-boarding," Tingstrom said. And while the Ventura Raceway might appear to some as an out-of-the-way backwater track, Tingstrom said, it has served as a training ground and springboard for some big-name racers.

Some on the board, including President Greg Carson and Vice President Ginger Gherardi, have questioned whether the 25-year-old raceway still belongs in Ventura, especially given the downtown renewal and city efforts to encourage more people to live and shop there.

City officials say they receive hundreds of calls a year from residents around the city distraught by noise from the raceway.

But raceway supporters say the noise is a small price to pay for the clean, family fun and entertainment brought by the raceway.

"It's something that everyone can enjoy," supporter Jim Crawford said, noting raceway fans gathered the signatures of more than 15,000 people as part of their campaign to keep the raceway open. Signers included racing legends Mario Andretti and Tony Stewart.

Raceway promoter Jim Naylor agreed to do everything possible to decrease the noise as part of getting the raceway's contract renewed.

Naylor told the board the raceway would continue to work hard to be a good neighbor to Ventura.

"We have a ton to do still," he said. "This is the beginning and not the end."

Copyright 2002, Ventura County Star. All Rights Reserved.

I want to thank everyone here that helped out!!! You are all invited to come to a race next year, where I guarantee you'll have a great time!

Thanks again!

Take care,
~Chris

11-27-2002, 07:56 AM

Hell Yeah !!

bigred90gt · 11-27-2002, 10:28 AM

That's excellent news Chris!!! Congrats on yet another year at the track! I hope for the best in the next season for you and the team.

Caymon

DAN-MAN · 11-27-2002, 10:38 AM

Congratulations, Chris. However I believe that those people will try harder next year to get the track removed, don't you?

Daniel.

Extremestang · 11-27-2002, 01:47 PM

Awesome news Chris!

Crazy Horse GT · 11-27-2002, 03:53 PM

glad to hear it chris, couldnt be there, but i wrote them, take care.

Kamaro Killer · 11-27-2002, 04:27 PM

Looks like you'll be seeing me up there again Chris! When the season opener nears, let me know, I'll be there! Congratulations Chris!

1969Mach1 · 11-28-2002, 01:18 AM

Congrats Chris!!
I'd love to come, but you providing a plane ticket & accommodations?

§am.

PKRWUD · 11-28-2002, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 1969Mach1
Congrats Chris!!
I'd love to come, but you providing a plane ticket & accommodations?

§am.

I've got a sofa, but srv1 has dibs on it.

Take care,
~Chris

Crazy Horse GT · 11-28-2002, 01:28 AM

wait biatch if im gonna drive my gt through your front dooor srv1 gets rhe floor j/k lol.

ultraflo · 11-28-2002, 02:18 AM

Congrats!!! Best of luck to you next year.

And should I make it to Cali to visit, I'll sleep in the garage next to all of your tools Chris

...it is a heated garage, no? LOL

PKRWUD · 11-28-2002, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ultraflo
Congrats!!! Best of luck to you next year.

And should I make it to Cali to visit, I'll sleep in the garage next to all of your tools Chris ...it is a heated garage, no? LOL

It never get's below 55 degrees, you won't need a heater. I'll give you an extra blanket if it get's unusually cold, though.

Marty-
Hey, I gave him my word, you guys can box it out. I do have a loveseat sofa too, though.

Take care,
~Chris

ultraflo · 11-28-2002, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD
It never get's below 55 degrees, you won't need a heater.

~Chris

Doh!

Um, I'll get cold chills being in the presence of so many tools??? ...yeah

...wtf? That smilie doesn't look embarrased! Looks like..... well, er, uh... I won't go there (too late).

PKRWUD · 11-28-2002, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ultraflo
Doh! Um, I'll get cold chills being in the presence of so many tools??? ...yeah

Fine, I'll leave the compressor on, so if it get's too cold, all you have to do is bleed some air off until it kicks on. That thing generates some heat.

Screw it, I'll get a space heater, but keep it away from the parts washer!

You're not allergic to cats, are you?

Take care,
~Chris

11-28-2002, 11:53 AM

Great news Chris! I may actually get to see a race there huh?

Where will I be sleeping? I don't think Garr and Oscar are going to want to share their couch with all these visitors though...

LOL

Jenn

PKRWUD · 11-28-2002, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Janeofalltrades
Where will I be sleeping? I don't think Garr and Oscar are going to want to share their couch with all these visitors though... LOL

Same place you did last time, silly.

Take care,
~Chris

11-27-2002, 05:06 AM	#1
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	*Ventura Raceway Update* From todays newspaper... Raceway contract gets fair's green flag Despite complaints about noise, board renews agreement By John Scheibe, November 27, 2002 The Ventura Raceway won a reprieve Tuesday as the Ventura County Fair Board unanimously agreed to renew its contract for another year. Renewal of the contract would have been almost automatic in years past, but the raceway has come under increased scrutiny in recent months, in part because of all the noise it generates. Some say the time has come for the 25-year-old raceway to find a new home away from Ventura. But most of those who showed up at the fairgrounds on Tuesday came there to show their support. Former Ventura Mayor Jack Tingstrom reminded the board of the raceway's historical role in Ventura and of the important part that automobiles and car racing have played in the development of Southern California, especially since World War II. "Car culture is as much a part of Southern California as skiing and surf-boarding," Tingstrom said. And while the Ventura Raceway might appear to some as an out-of-the-way backwater track, Tingstrom said, it has served as a training ground and springboard for some big-name racers. Some on the board, including President Greg Carson and Vice President Ginger Gherardi, have questioned whether the 25-year-old raceway still belongs in Ventura, especially given the downtown renewal and city efforts to encourage more people to live and shop there. City officials say they receive hundreds of calls a year from residents around the city distraught by noise from the raceway. But raceway supporters say the noise is a small price to pay for the clean, family fun and entertainment brought by the raceway. "It's something that everyone can enjoy," supporter Jim Crawford said, noting raceway fans gathered the signatures of more than 15,000 people as part of their campaign to keep the raceway open. Signers included racing legends Mario Andretti and Tony Stewart. Raceway promoter Jim Naylor agreed to do everything possible to decrease the noise as part of getting the raceway's contract renewed. Naylor told the board the raceway would continue to work hard to be a good neighbor to Ventura. "We have a ton to do still," he said. "This is the beginning and not the end." Copyright 2002, Ventura County Star. All Rights Reserved. I want to thank everyone here that helped out!!! You are all invited to come to a race next year, where I guarantee you'll have a great time! Thanks again! Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-27-2002, 07:56 AM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	2 Words Hell Yeah !!

11-27-2002, 10:28 AM	#3
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	That's excellent news Chris!!! Congrats on yet another year at the track! I hope for the best in the next season for you and the team. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

11-27-2002, 10:38 AM	#4
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	Congratulations, Chris. However I believe that those people will try harder next year to get the track removed, don't you? Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

11-27-2002, 01:47 PM	#5
Extremestang Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 176	Awesome news Chris! __________________ Brian -1998 Ford Contour SVT #1199 of 6535 Bat y-pipe, Magnaflow Exhaust, MSDS headers, Bat intake tube, DMD, P/S & Alt Underdrives, Pro-M 75 mm MAF, K&N filter, Diablosport "tuned" Chip, Centerforce clutch, B&M short throw shifter and some suspension mods http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=24993 -Former Car: 1995 Ford Mustang To many mods to list here..lost the car to Hurricane Isabel 9/18/03 http://www.3.8mustang.com/forum/atta...chmentid=23621

11-27-2002, 03:53 PM	#6
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	glad to hear it chris, couldnt be there, but i wrote them, take care. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

11-27-2002, 04:27 PM	#7
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	Cool! Looks like you'll be seeing me up there again Chris! When the season opener nears, let me know, I'll be there! Congratulations Chris! __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

11-28-2002, 01:18 AM	#8
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Congrats Chris!! I'd love to come, but you providing a plane ticket & accommodations? §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

11-28-2002, 01:28 AM	#10
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	wait biatch if im gonna drive my gt through your front dooor srv1 gets rhe floor j/k lol. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

11-28-2002, 02:18 AM	#11
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	Congrats!!! Best of luck to you next year. And should I make it to Cali to visit, I'll sleep in the garage next to all of your tools Chris ...it is a heated garage, no? LOL __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

11-28-2002, 11:53 AM	#15
Janeofalltrades Guest Posts: n/a	Sweet! Great news Chris! I may actually get to see a race there huh? Where will I be sleeping? I don't think Garr and Oscar are going to want to share their couch with all these visitors though... LOL Jenn

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