Coming on the heels of the drag strip at Irwindale Speedway closing due to financial reasons, a Superior Court judge has ordered the shut down of the Fontana Drag Strip due to sound and environmental reasons. Read more …
Archive for February, 2012
Court Orders Fontana Drag Strip Closed
Posted: 29th February 2012 by West Coast Challengers in Auto Racing, Racing NewsTags: 1/4 Mile, Auto Club Dragway, Closure, Drag Racing, Fontana, Fontana Drag Strip, Lawsuit, Racing, Street Legal Drags, Superior Court
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Irwindale Speedway Closes its Doors and Cancels 2012 Racing Season
Posted: 12th February 2012 by West Coast Challengers in Auto Racing, Racing NewsTags: 1/8 Mile, Drag Racing, Drifting, Irwindale, Irwindale Speedway, NASCAR, Nu-Way Industries, Oval Track, Racing, Toyota Speedway
Some might say it came without notice and were surprised by the news today that Toyota Speedway at Irwindale closed its doors, turned off its sign and canceled the rest of the 2012 racing season. Still others saw it coming last year when NASCAR announced that it was dropping the speedway from its racing schedule. Even fans noticed the lack of attendance at recent racing events. Read more …
