Cayuga Speedway going strong
Posted By KAREN BEST, CHRONICLE STAFF WRITER - http://www.dunnvillechronicle.com
Posted 2 hours ago
The tradition continues at Cayuga Motor Speedway where Dale Earnhart once sped through the turns.
The goal is to continue as a premium racing facility, owner Jerry Santucci told council on Feb. 9.
"Our goal is to make Haldimand County the racing capital of Ontario," he announced.
By offering events with various sanctions, the Nelles Corner oval course will not compete the fan base enjoying other local tracks, he added. With the recession, race fans are supporting their local facilities and the Speedway is an alternative where prices are affordable for families, says Santucci.
This summer the Speedway will host six race weekends.
The highlight of the season will be the late August NASCAR Legends with Rusty Wallace and friends.
In January, track publicity and promotion manager Kevin Davis said Kenny Wallace, Jimmy Spencer, Michael Waltrip and Matt Kenseth are signed up for the Aug. 22 and 23 event and four others are expected to join them on the 5/8 mile track.
Santucci also told council that the Speedway has some expansion plans and will be transparent and working with council on them prior to implementation. In response, Coun. Tony Dalimonte said the community appreciated openness and is excited about what has been done so far under new owners.
"(The Speedway) has a great reputation and we're going to do everything we can to enhance it," replied Santucci.
it may just be me but the first ine of the article bothers me a little. why the need to stand on the shoulders of a gaint who passed 8 years ago?
It's not only the first line that bothers me, it's the first three lines.
"Premium racing facility" c'mon, the last time I was there I swear, there was grass growing in the cracks of the asphalt!! Granted, that was a few years ago, and from what i hear, not much has changed.
Haldimand county, the racing capital of Ontario? Really, how does having 6 weekends of racing in one year allow someone to say that?
Don't get me wrong here, Cayuga is a wonderful place to run, the both times we ran there in the past, we had a blast. This article though, is a little much.
Just my opinion.
Back in Cayuga's glory days, they ran less than 6 weekends. Food for thought. Personallyy, I like the way things are sounding and am cautiously optomistic that great things can happen. I just like the fact that council is talking to them
"Premium racing facility" c'mon, the last time I was there I swear, there was grass growing in the cracks of the asphalt!! Granted, that was a few years ago, and from what i hear, not much has changed.
They pulled the grass out and now there are 6" deep cracks 😉
"Santucci also told council that the Speedway has some expansion plans and will be transparent and working with council on them prior to implementation. In response, Coun. Tony Dalimonte said the community appreciated openness and is excited about what has been done so far under new owners."
You would think they could at least take the time to update their website.