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October 13, 2023 at
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I just saw something on Twitter about this. It's sad.
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October 13, 2023 at
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Posted By: UTRockets on October 13 2023 at 12:56:45 PM
I just saw something on Twitter about this. It's sad.
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Yes, it's been rumored for a long time and I guess now they've gone ahead with making it official. The last thing I heard a few weeks ago was that it was sold pending rezoning. The rezoning was expected to go through with no issues. I think they had been trying to arrange a lease with the new owner for another season or two since the property won't be redeveloped for a couple of years. I guess that might have fallen through. It is very unfortunate, especially for sprint car racing in the North Texas area. I guess we'll see if the WoO and ASCS go to TMS dirt track or somewhere else.
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October 13, 2023 at
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I hope fans tear up the bleachers and take sections home with them after the last race like Browns fans did to the old Municipal Stadium.
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October 13, 2023 at
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Posted By: Dryslick Willie on October 13 2023 at 02:28:52 PM
Yes, it's been rumored for a long time and I guess now they've gone ahead with making it official. The last thing I heard a few weeks ago was that it was sold pending rezoning. The rezoning was expected to go through with no issues. I think they had been trying to arrange a lease with the new owner for another season or two since the property won't be redeveloped for a couple of years. I guess that might have fallen through. It is very unfortunate, especially for sprint car racing in the North Texas area. I guess we'll see if the WoO and ASCS go to TMS dirt track or somewhere else.
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I had a feeling when the WoO scheduled these fall dates this would be the last hurrah. A shame because i think Devils Bowl could have been a showcase facility with the population they have nearby and the history of sprint car racing in the area. They could have had some big crown jewel type events at the place.
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October 13, 2023 at
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Been going to Devils Bowl for almost all the WoO shows since 1990 and a few big ASCS races. I remember when the place was out in the boonies and had not realized how close Mesquite was getting. Sold to a developer or to the regional airport next door?
Honestly the actual racing has been pretty crappy, just how the place usually races. Also 410's are more scarce down here than a liberal politician.
Cannot think of another track other than the Dirt Track at TMS that might hold a WoO or HL show.
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October 13, 2023 at
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Posted By: PorschePeteTx on October 13 2023 at 10:21:41 PM
Been going to Devils Bowl for almost all the WoO shows since 1990 and a few big ASCS races. I remember when the place was out in the boonies and had not realized how close Mesquite was getting. Sold to a developer or to the regional airport next door?
Honestly the actual racing has been pretty crappy, just how the place usually races. Also 410's are more scarce down here than a liberal politician.
Cannot think of another track other than the Dirt Track at TMS that might hold a WoO or HL show.
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Don't think it's the regional airport, but possibly something related to it. I don't know exactly what it will be, but hope to find out soon.
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October 19, 2023 at
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I've never been there but always wanted to. That changes tomorrow, I'm hoping on my motorcycle after work Friday and riding down from sw Ohio to see the final show Saturday
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October 19, 2023 at
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Posted By: motorhead748 on October 19 2023 at 05:29:09 AM
I've never been there but always wanted to. That changes tomorrow, I'm hoping on my motorcycle after work Friday and riding down from sw Ohio to see the final show Saturday
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Nice, is that about a 14-15 hour ride?
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October 19, 2023 at
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Posted By: saphead on October 19 2023 at 06:33:02 AM
Nice, is that about a 14-15 hour ride?
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Yes, right at a thousand miles. I've done many thousand mile days with a high water mark of 1553 miles in 24 hours. I'm a IBA member (Iron Butt Associatio)
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October 21, 2023 at
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I guess the dirt track at TMS will finally get some use?
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October 22, 2023 at
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what other dirt tracks are there like Devils Bowl where the backstretch is higher than the front stretch??
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October 22, 2023 at
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Posted By: HardTopDave on October 21 2023 at 04:05:03 AM
I guess the dirt track at TMS will finally get some use?
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doubt it, track surface is too trash anyways and destroys tires
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October 22, 2023 at
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Posted By: motorhead748 on October 19 2023 at 09:46:44 AM
Yes, right at a thousand miles. I've done many thousand mile days with a high water mark of 1553 miles in 24 hours. I'm a IBA member (Iron Butt Associatio)
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Thats amazing! I can usually do about 600miles/ day max...in a car
How old are you?
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October 23, 2023 at
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Posted By: revjimk on October 22 2023 at 11:19:15 PM
Thats amazing! I can usually do about 600miles/ day max...in a car
How old are you?
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I cruised up to the kitchen and grabbed a beer and back down to the family room to watch the Outlaws last Saturday. I think thats a personal record. 
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October 24, 2023 at
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Posted By: motorhead748 on October 19 2023 at 09:46:44 AM
Yes, right at a thousand miles. I've done many thousand mile days with a high water mark of 1553 miles in 24 hours. I'm a IBA member (Iron Butt Associatio)
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Did you make it?
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