[vincesanity82]

NASCAR auto racing officials today reiterated that they are exploring the possibility of building a racetrack development in the Denver area, but made no commitment to a partnership with the National Western Stock Show. "We know there is substantial demand for NASCAR racing in the Denver metropolitan region. As such, we continue to evaluate the possibility of pursuing a public-private partnership to develop a national-level motorsports entertainment facility in the market," said Wes Harris, spokesman for Daytona Beach, Fla. - based International Speedway Corp. "While we have had preliminary discussions with a number of interested parties, including the National Western Stock Show, we are not involved in any negotiations at this time." -- Denver Post



The Denver Post - NASCAR calls stock show discussions "preliminary"

[Quality88]

Yeah.... Kentucky can't show proof that NA$CAR is in violation of antitrust... What does that damn judge think call tryin to build tracks elsehwere when they have a track that deserves a race date.

[Racer Duck]

they're claiming there's a market in the Denver area. If that's so, why'd they close down Pike's Peak and put it up for sale with the stipulation that it can't be used as a race track? methinks they're trying to manufacture some demand... tsh, tsh, tsh.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

they're claiming there's a market in the Denver area. If that's so, why'd they close down Pike's Peak and put it up for sale with the stipulation that it can't be used as a race track? methinks they're trying to manufacture some demand... tsh, tsh, tsh.

"...trying to manufacture some demand..." Ya think?

[oncea3fan]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Yeah.... Kentucky can't show proof that NA$CAR is in violation of antitrust... What does that damn judge think call tryin to build tracks elsehwere when they have a track that deserves a race date.

isn't kentucky kinda in ther southeast market near bristol, darlington,atlanta,talladega.

just a thought.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by oncea3fan

isn't kentucky kinda in ther southeast market near bristol, darlington,atlanta,talladega.

just a thought.

Not the point.... they have a race ready track that is proven can sell out in a heart beat, won't give it a cup date, all the while tryin to build new race tracks. They closed pikes peak claimin no market, yet they want to build a new track in Denver. And they will only sell Pikes Peak to someone as long as they don't use it for racin. ANTITRUST!

[bears9]

Denver has a good market and major sports are trying to get there. The NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL all have teams there. The UFC will have a fight night there in April. I can see why NASCAR wants a Denver track.

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by bears9

Denver has a good market and major sports are trying to get there. The NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL all have teams there. The UFC will have a fight night there in April. I can see why NASCAR wants a Denver track.

They have a track in the Denver area at present, Bear; Pikes Peak. It's just south of Colorado Springs which is less than 100 miles due south of Denver and it sits right on the Interstate.

Why they want to do away with a perfectly good track and replace it with another, at a very high cost because real estate in the Denver metro area is quite pricey, is beyond me. They let this good track, within 11/2 hours of Denver sit dormant while they try to build in Denver?

Then add in the question: Will the Denver area support NASCAR the way the fans in the Louisville/Cincinnati area have proven they will support it?

This entire things stinks to high heaven. I've voiced my objection to ISC, as a ISC stock holder but I look to get the standard form letter, "Thank you for your concern...blah, blah, blah" reply.

I repeat: this entire deal has an odor about it.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

They have a track in the Denver area at present, Bear; Pikes Peak. It's just south of Colorado Springs which is less than 100 miles due south of Denver and it sits right on the Interstate.
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Correction, I can see why NASCAR is considering races in Denver