As we reported back in the end of February this year, a San Bernardino Superior Court Judge ordered the Fontana Drag Strip closed pending a new Environmental Impact Report being prepared and that report passing muster with the court. Read more …
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Fontana Drag Strip Re-Opening Soon; Settlement Reached With Homeowners
Posted: 31st July 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, Re-opening, Settlement, Street Legal Drags, Superior Court
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Irwindale Speedway Set to Re-Open After Owner Regains Control of Property
Posted: 26th March 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
As we reported back in February, Irwindale Speedway closed its doors, turned out its lights, and the following day promptly filed for bankruptcy protection listing over $330,000 in debts. The debtor, Irwindale Speedway, LLC, was holding onto long term lease on the property that wasn’t set to expire until 2029, which prevented the property owner from just simply walking in and taking over. After the bankruptcy filing though, Nu-Way Industries, the property owner, sought to terminate the lease and retake possession of the property, and on March 23, 2012, the bankruptcy trustee put Nu-Way Industries back in lawful possession of the property. Read more …
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
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 …