Friday, January 28, 2005
Racetrack for sale
Via the AMA:
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 28, 2005) - AMA Pro Racing has officially removed the Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) event, tentatively scheduled for June 25-26, from its 2005 Superbike Championship schedule according to John Farris, AMA Pro Racing Vice President, Commercial Development.Well, damn. I think we all knew it was going to happen, but it sucks just the same.
The owners of Brainerd International Raceway have put the facility up for sale and terminated the track's operating staff. AMA Pro Racing was hopeful that despite the track's uncertain future an event could be held there in 2005, possibly with a third party promoter. "We have been in communication with BIR officials all along and continued to explore a variety of scenarios that would enable us to keep the race viable," said Farris. "However, it has become clear that there are just too many questions surrounding BIR right now and, in the best interests of our championship, we need to focus our efforts elsewhere."
Any interested buyer is urged to purchase BIR before June. Mr. Barber, you out there?