Road Course @ Thompson Ct

[Mustang]

the access road to the pits crosses the track at Firebird East in Phoenix. people have to wait for the race to be over to get into the infield.

At Little Tally too.

[KillahTillah]

This would be Freaking awesome to get on the track....i have never been because it's like almost 3hrs to louden NH, and this would just be 1hr away.....should i start looking for a suit and boots...lol

[CBR929RE]

At Little Tally too.

and Grattan Raceway

[landricscustoms]

I spoke to the powers at be at Thompson... It is the owners Grandson that wants to repave the roadcourse. the owner himself isnt too keen on it but its on the table being discussed.. repaving the roadcourse would mean new bleachers in the old locations etc.. a hefty bill so theyre all talking numbers right now. nothing is set in stone but they are talking about it which is much better than not talking about it...

[papa55]

If I remember right the old course was right around 2 miles long. The little bit I've read said they would probley move the most western part {of the track} away from the town road a bit, That would make it about the same lenght as loudon. I'm pretty sure they closed the road course in 78. I know I'd love to go back 35 yrs later. And a 1/2 hr from home: perfect !

[KillahTillah]

any current news on this project would be awesome....Thanks guys

[daviid]

and Grattan Raceway

and roebling road

[The Snowman]

[maxim_X]

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Thomp...mpson,+CT&z=20

There is the excavator ripping up the old track. Hopefully to repave.

[khuygie88]

Anyone super close by that can do a drive by?

[jhawley]

i was there around thanksgiving (gf's family lives a few miles away) and all the gates were up. so it was hard to see the track. Smutty lives by

[csmutty]

Theres rumor from the car guys that the oval will be leaving.

[TTD]

Eliminating the oval would allow them to make a better road course. But they would be throwing out their existing customers?

[GingahNinjah]

Theres rumor from the car guys that the oval will be leaving.

Woah that would be pretty huge!!

[B440]

I could take a look if you guys are really interested.

[khuygie88]

I'm interested in knowing if they will be running track days and so on - it would give me a significant amount if lead time to get a bike and get set up, since this track is much closer to me than any of the other ones in the north east!

[TTD]

I'm interested in knowing if they will be running track days and so on - it would give me a significant amount if lead time to get a bike and get set up, since this track is much closer to me than any of the other ones in the north east!

I would be shocked if they had anything up and running for 2013.

[Sheppo]

Theres rumor from the car guys that the oval will be leaving.

that's their bread and butter. I can't see that happening at all. They have 2 significant races one in the spring and one in the fall that bring people from all over.

[csmutty]

that's their bread and butter. I can't see that happening at all. They have 2 significant races one in the spring and one in the fall that bring people from all over.

The icebreaker?
Supposedly that isn't happening this year from what I hear.

[Sheppo]

The icebreaker?
Supposedly that isn't happening this year from what I hear.

That's #1.. I am surprised. haven't been for a few years, since I really got away from car racing.

[Sheppo]

MANAGEMENT CHANGES MADE AT THOMPSON

THOMPSON, CT. After 21 years of exemplary service, Ben Dodge Jr has left the Thompson International Speedway. Track management confirmed today that Dodge, a long-time leader in race track innovation, first worked at Thompson in the 1970s and returned in the late 1990s after nearly thirty years of running Riverside Park Speedway. During his tenure, Dodge led the track in a new direction and is credited with much of the success of the historic speedway during the last decade.

Dodge worked as a Special Advisor to track owner, Don Hoenig. In making today’s announcement, Hoenig said, “I personally want to thank Ben for his many years of dedicated service and for all of the positive contributions he made to this track. Ben and I have had a great working relationship for well over 30 years and I know that he will be missed by our staff, sponsors, competitors and the entire racing fraternity. I want to wish only the best for Ben in his future endeavors,” Hoenig concluded.

Jonathan Hoenig who is leading the next generation management at Thompson said.”We are looking to enhance and expand the facilities and over all motorsports operations here at Thompson Speedway. With these programs, we are all looking forward to many new changes, advancements in the operations and product offerings to the motorsports community.

Hoenig also said that the Thompson Speedway will be racing on a weekly basis in 2013 and that the complete schedule will be released in the next week to ten days. We will also be releasing our future plans for the expansion and operation of the facility in the very near future. The 2013 rules for racing competition are also just about ready for release

12/21/12

[KillahTillah]

Sounds promising.....

[Karate.Snoopy]

Track days at this track?

[TTD]

I think track days will definitely happen... Just a matter of which year.

[Puppet]

Cross posting to keep this thread current. Looks like they're moving forward officially

http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...2-thomson.html