what is the asking price, do they say, i couldn't find it anywhere
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Who needs a trackside condo when you could have a whole race track? That’s right, California’s iconic Willow Springs is for sale.
The complex is comprised of 7 circuits–Willow Springs Raceway, the Streets of Willow Springs, Walt James Stadium, Willow Springs Speedway, Willow Springs Kart Track, The Balcony and the Horse Thief Mile–all situated across some 600 acres of land.
The complex has hosted several notable events such as the first NASCAR races to take place west of the Mississippi and the first 24-hour motorcycle endurance race.
The listing for Willow Springs International Raceway can be viewed here.
what is the asking price, do they say, i couldn't find it anywhere
if you want a smaller, less expensive Michigan location; Grattan raceway is still available.
https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/grattan-raceway-park-is-for-saleand-it-has-been-for-years/
In reply to ClearWaterMS :
I didn't see anything either, but I think that's on purpose.
Sort of like when you see "price available upon application."
I have to ask, so...
Too bad most of y'all are back east. If we all pooled our money..... Voila! GRM Speedway!
In honor of all of the FB Marketplace/Craigslist trolls:
"Is it still available?" (ghosting ensues)
"Will you take a trade?"
"Can you finance the sale?"
"Will you take *lowball offer* and deliver it?"
"Can I pay in installments?"
"I'm a single parent and my child really wants this. Is this price the best you can do?"
There's a form for an "Offering Memoradum". I think that's how you get the price.
I've been there a few times over the past 23 years as crew and for media test sessions, but only driven one of the tracks (Horsethief Mile) briefly.
I joke that if I ever won the mega bizzillions super lotto I'd buy Willow.
I raced motorcycles there in the late 80s and it still looks exactly the same. It needs investment.
As for the big track I'd add an inner loop between turns six and seven; in all but the fastest cars you are floored all the way down to turn 9. I'd also add FIA curbing in several spots.
By my estimate it needs about 10-15 million above and beyond the price of the facility itself.
Then there's the issue of doing business in California; I'd be concerned about the State bogging down the improvements with red tape.
I’ve been lucky to drive the big track (wow, it’s fast) plus Streets–totally loved Streets. Might have once set some brakes on fire there, too.
David S. Wallens said:I’ve been lucky to drive the big track (wow, it’s fast) plus Streets–totally loved Streets. Might have once set some brakes on fire there, too.
So round about 1989 I rode a TZ250 there; my overriding memory is doing near 150 through turn 8. You'd ride the inside edge of the track and lean out over the dirt...........I thought it cool then but would probably wet myself now.
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