Englistown closed

djais1801 said

Yup...they're still doing all other events (swap meet, car shows, motorcycle hills, mud trucks)etc. My feeling is that this was the end of the line after all the people bought up cheap properties and built communities (similar to those buying houses near an airport) and then complain about the noise (quality of life) blah blah blah...

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This is largely a incorrect assumption. Drag racing is down. Costs are up, someone came in and offered the family a deal dollar wise that was to good to pass up. The track was not profitable. It was able to stay open due to the other motorcycle, dirt tracks on the property. The drag strip by itself could not have stayed open onits own.
They are now a spot to house cars for the auction house.

The people of the towns surrounding E-town worked with E-town and the local government for a good and decent sound and operating solution.
Most peopleI know in the surrounding areas liked the track even if the noise was a pain. They understood that for the most part, they were there firsthand they just wanted a decentquality of life living near by. NOT drag racing @ 3:00 am with top fuel and open headers.