Volney, New York – The racing community united Thursday night to show oppositon to a proposed noise ordinance brought by the town of Volney. This ordinance, if passed, could severely impact operations of the Fulton Speedway moving forward.
The small building used to hold the meeting couldn’t handle the crowd that assembled leaving some supporters on the outside looking in, but that didn’t dampen spirits. The sentiment of the crowd was felt by everyone in attendance on either side of the table.
According to General Manager Cory Reed in statements made to the media the ordinance could cripple the speedway as a viable business.
An absolute ground swell of support from the community was heard in the Volney Town hall, with many members of the community and surrounding area taking the opportunity to approach the microphone and directly address the Board in support of the race track, and the ability for the race track to move forward in business in the most productive way possible.
The viability of the speedway is important to racers who have called Fulton Speedway their home for many years. The Speedway is also an important part of Fulton’s tourism industry bringing a great economic impact to area businesses.
A vote is expected to take place later in the month. For more information on Fulton Speedway’s future, visit www.fultonspeedway.com or follow coverage on News Channel 9 in Syracuse.
Fulton Speedway supporters loud and proud at Volney Town Meeting Thursday; Future of historic race track will be decided by vote
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Feature Column
Newsworthy for the weekend ending May 13th – we found this stuff interesting…..You may, too May 15th, 2012
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Super DIRTcar Series
“The Doctor” Danny Johnson Claims SuperDIRTcar Series Glory In The Jan Corcoran Memorial at Canandaigua! April 8th, 2012
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World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
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World of Outlaws Late Car Series
Sheppard Lands Rocket Ride! May 13th, 2012
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Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Series
O’Neal Continues Hot Streak with Seventh Series Win at La Salle! May 13th, 2012
La Salle, IL (May 12, 2012) – Don O’Neal of Martinsville, IN continued his recent hot streak on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour by winning for the third time in his last four races. O’Neal grabbed the lead at the start of the race. He cruised to the $10,000 victory in the Jeff’s Engine Masters-sponsored Spring Shootout at La Salle (IL) Speedway. O’Neal has now won seven series events in 2012. Defending series champion and current point’s leader Jimmy Owens of Newport, TN battled with Brian Birkhofer of Muscatine, IA to grab the runner-up spot. Steve Francis…More
DIRTcar 358 and Sportsman Tours
‘The Doctor’ Danny Johnson awarded 358 DIRTcar modified title Saturday night. November 21st, 2011
Danny Johnson, of Rochester, N.Y., received top honors for winning his fifth overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels DIRTcar 358-Modified Series championship in the Mike Payne-owned Bicknell. David Hebert, of St. Damase, Quebec, raced to the top of the weekly Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified standings.