If you're interested in reading more about the issue at hand, here are some of the articles and letters from the local newspaper recently. My personal favorite is the second letter you will find at the third link:
Seaside Park races could be on their last lap
Saturday Night in Ventura: Raceway
Letters to the Editor: Ventura Raceway
Weekend trip to Ventura solely because of raceway
Thanks again for your interest!
Take care,
~Chris