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01-16-2018, 09:08 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: milltown
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Englishtown Raceway Park is closing?
https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/...ng-operations/
Big bold words stated in this article. Brian Lohnes is a big name in racing reporting and i have to trust he wouldn't be spreading BS around. Holly cow this is not good news.
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2002 Camaro Sunset Orange Mettalic, V6, 5spd, bilstein HD shocks and struts, eibach pro lowering kit, eibach f/r sway bars, lakewood PHB, UMI 2 point subframe connectors, energy suspensions poly master bushing kit
daily econobox and first car
1986 IROC-Z, T56, MGW shifter, Heads, Cam, Holley Stealth Ram 350, t-top, tubular LCA with relo brackets, adjustable PHB, belltech sway bars, ground control weight jacks, SLP mid length headers, 3in w/borla XR1, RIP 3 10 bolts, 12.7 @ 109 so far.. atleast its faster than stock SOLD
1971 Camaro LS3/T56/9in, cam only and still carbed, RIP 2 10 bolts, 11.62@121
03 Blazer 2 door - salt sponge
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01-16-2018, 09:12 PM
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Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
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Great, you broke bangshift lol
Error establishing a database connection
Googling fails at anything recent
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
Last edited by BonzoHansen; 01-16-2018 at 09:12 PM.
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01-16-2018, 09:15 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: milltown
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screenshots attached
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2002 Camaro Sunset Orange Mettalic, V6, 5spd, bilstein HD shocks and struts, eibach pro lowering kit, eibach f/r sway bars, lakewood PHB, UMI 2 point subframe connectors, energy suspensions poly master bushing kit
daily econobox and first car
1986 IROC-Z, T56, MGW shifter, Heads, Cam, Holley Stealth Ram 350, t-top, tubular LCA with relo brackets, adjustable PHB, belltech sway bars, ground control weight jacks, SLP mid length headers, 3in w/borla XR1, RIP 3 10 bolts, 12.7 @ 109 so far.. atleast its faster than stock SOLD
1971 Camaro LS3/T56/9in, cam only and still carbed, RIP 2 10 bolts, 11.62@121
03 Blazer 2 door - salt sponge
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01-16-2018, 09:16 PM
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Admin.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hamilton, NJ
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it popped up for me. Huh, that sounds bad. NHRA is scheduled there 1st weekend of June
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BangShift.com has learned that Raceway Park will cease racing operations in 2018. This is unhappy news to say the least. At this point our understanding is that there will not be a 2018 drag racing season at Raceway Park and an announcement regarding the track’s future, or lack thereof is forthcoming. In conversations with various parties close to the track’s operation we have learned that the Napp family who owns the facility has effectively leased some or all of the property to a company who plans to use it as some sort of vehicle storage area. We have not spoken directly to track ownership or management at this point but are confident with the information that we have gathered from those we have spoken to. We cannot speak to the other facets of the track (i.e. the motocross course, etc) but we can speak with a level of confidence that drag racing is over at one of the nation’s most well known and longest running facilities.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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01-16-2018, 09:28 PM
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Admin.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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01-16-2018, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: milltown
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
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i read the comments there. also a friend of mine that knows some people at the track is saying racing there is over.
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2002 Camaro Sunset Orange Mettalic, V6, 5spd, bilstein HD shocks and struts, eibach pro lowering kit, eibach f/r sway bars, lakewood PHB, UMI 2 point subframe connectors, energy suspensions poly master bushing kit
daily econobox and first car
1986 IROC-Z, T56, MGW shifter, Heads, Cam, Holley Stealth Ram 350, t-top, tubular LCA with relo brackets, adjustable PHB, belltech sway bars, ground control weight jacks, SLP mid length headers, 3in w/borla XR1, RIP 3 10 bolts, 12.7 @ 109 so far.. atleast its faster than stock SOLD
1971 Camaro LS3/T56/9in, cam only and still carbed, RIP 2 10 bolts, 11.62@121
03 Blazer 2 door - salt sponge
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01-17-2018, 05:11 AM
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10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Roxbury, NJ
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I just was sent the article from a coworker. wow, this is awful. really really awful
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01-17-2018, 06:36 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
Join Date: May 2009
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this will really help with getting people to stop street racing !
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01-17-2018, 06:56 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
this will really help with getting people to stop street racing !
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Is street racing really still happening on a large scale in the tri state area?
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01-17-2018, 07:14 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
Join Date: May 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elle
Is street racing really still happening on a large scale in the tri state area?
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Yes & no. Its not like what you see on tv were there 14 cars going at it every weekend, but there a lot of action. Long Island, Jersey City, Philly, out in the woods by toms river. Its there, you just have to find it. Id post up some vids but last time i did that i got a warning
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99 Z28 - SBE LS1/60e
Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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01-17-2018, 07:19 AM
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Admin.
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Location: Hamilton, NJ
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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01-17-2018, 07:29 AM
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13 Second Club
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wayne, NJ
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It's official. Englishtown will no longer have drag racing. Sad. This sucks.
http://www.etownraceway.com/mydocume...estructure.pdf
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2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS M6
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01-17-2018, 07:36 AM
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Admin.
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all these years you thought the town & the new neighbors woudl push them out. Not just what appears to be a sheer money decision.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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01-17-2018, 07:43 AM
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Admin.
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I will add....hope for the future can be held onto since it appears the will be keeping the infrastructure in place.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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01-17-2018, 07:56 AM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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I know I will never see it but I would be curious to see how the financials panned out for the drag racing side of the business. I can image a facility like this has some fairly significant running costs even on a test and tune night.
Guess we should all become drifters now.
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01-17-2018, 08:04 AM
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The Mayor / 2009 Member of the Year / Moderator
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I live 4.2 miles from Island so my racing plans are unaffected
That does suck though, anytime a major facet of the local sport and history is shut down.
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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Is English your 2nd language? Did you graduate high school? Your posts make my head hurt.
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01-17-2018, 08:36 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
I know I will never see it but I would be curious to see how the financials panned out for the drag racing side of the business. I can image a facility like this has some fairly significant running costs even on a test and tune night.
Guess we should all become drifters now.
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Rumors are a 15 yr lease for $70 ish million. Basically free money and they still own the property and get income from other sources on the property. Not a hard business decision imo.
Island should reap the benefits with every test n tuner for miles. Some other tracks will absorb some and some will just sell or tuck their cars away. Sad, very sad
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01-17-2018, 08:53 AM
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11 sec club
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Location: Woodbridge
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Maybe they will do no prep events at the airport. Or #AtcoFTW
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01-17-2018, 08:54 AM
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American Road Warrior
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Wastelands of NJ
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An icon is going away. Just sucks.
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2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said!
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01-17-2018, 08:54 AM
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Admin.
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Location: Hamilton, NJ
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I wonder if the traffic form the new usage will be better or worse for the locals.
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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01-17-2018, 09:31 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
all these years you thought the town & the new neighbors woudl push them out. Not just what appears to be a sheer money decision.
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I think it could be both.
Sick of the neighbors and a reasonable way to make money.
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01-17-2018, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Piscataway, N.J.
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I remember racing my new 1967 GTO when the track first opened. Not much was paved and it was pretty much open. I have pictures of some of my cars with the ONE STORY racing tower. I knew Vinnie and then his sons also. It was a shock to learn that another tract of land may someday soon belong to the Real Estate WORLD and another landmark will become "I remember WHEN".
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01-17-2018, 11:06 AM
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Meet Coordinator
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****ing copart is parking their **** there now?!?! ****ing sellouts.....
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01-17-2018, 11:51 AM
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Admin.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
I think it could be both.
Sick of the neighbors and a reasonable way to make money.
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yes totally. i am sure the hassles & costs of running drag racing weren't worth the far easier money now offered them.
I just thought they'd fight the good fight. I'm more like this now:
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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider
****ing copart is parking their **** there now?!?! ****ing sellouts.....
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
Last edited by BonzoHansen; 01-17-2018 at 11:52 AM.
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01-17-2018, 11:59 AM
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Power Member/NJFBOA Bookie/Moderator
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Location: North Jersey = Best Jersey.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anti_Rice_Guy
I live 4.2 miles from Island so my racing plans are unaffected
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What happens when Demand remains constant, but Supply decreases? Expect to see some new faces in your local staging lanes and, pending popularity, perhaps some new staff members.
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Good. He microwaved my phone 6 years ago, i hope his intake erupts.
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