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Offline shiphteey

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So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« on: December 03, 2016, 08:52:53 AM »
Unfortunately I missed what ended up being the last race at Ohio  :|

Heard there is no more racing out there  :-(

Is there any word on when/how/where the next venue will be?

I suppose if nothing pans out there is always 24 hour drive to TX or Loring which is almost as far....but I do like a local-ish standing start 1 mile event  :mrgreen:

Post up if you've heard anything...and hope everyone has a good holiday!

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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2016, 10:39:19 AM »
The good thing about Loring is the yo can run bot 1 mile and11/2 miles

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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2016, 03:06:00 PM »
The only thing I have heard (rumor) that it's a insurance company battle . To maybe even stay in Ohio. Hope
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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2016, 05:49:07 PM »
  Not knowing if theres going to be a 2017 season sure rots. Having the ECTA events to run at has certainly helped a number of us get our equipment ready for the BIG event in August. No events in 2017 will hurt a bunch.  :-(
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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2016, 10:36:42 AM »
They'er not known for shearing info to the paying masses. If we had known the last race in Ohio was the last race in Ohio we would have been there. They' let us know 3 weeks before the next race......
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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2016, 04:32:38 PM »
Well, they told us in May that September was in doubt and 2017 even more so. Not like it was a surprise.
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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2017, 04:46:31 PM »
Bump
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Offline MiltonP

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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2017, 10:48:06 AM »
Hey buddy!  No news yet.  They posted on Facebook Ohio Mile page that they are still working it and still sound optimistic.

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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2017, 04:37:49 PM »
Word is there's going to be an announcement in a couple of weeks. Were all hoping for some news fingers crossed.
Working in the shop I use the 'F' word a lot. No not that word these words Focus and Finish go Fast and Flathead Ford!
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 SCTA  XF/BGRMR Record 205.744  First gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to top 200 MPH at Bonneville August 7, 2021 top speed 219.717
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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2017, 11:42:23 AM »
https://consumerist.com/2017/02/01/amazon-signs-50-year-lease-on-air-cargo-hub-in-kentucky/

So Amazon just signed a 50-year lease at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport for its new air fleet. According to the story:

"Only 16 of the 40 Prime Air cargo jets that Amazon has leased are in service now, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky hub is meant to serve as their home once they’re all in the air. Amazon began its air operation at what used to be the DHL domestic hub at a decommissioned Air Force base in Ohio, northeast of Cincinnati."

Does this mean that once all 40 jets are operational, Amazon will be LEAVING Wilmington? Anyone know? Just curious...

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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2017, 05:22:40 PM »
I'm signing in to this thread just to be sure I hear about one last Ohio Mile if it comes to pass.

Man, I hope so!
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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2017, 10:32:40 AM »
Amazon bailed and yesterday the local news announced that a large medical Mary-Jane facility will be built at the airport.  :-o :-P

Guess the gov't drug dealers will need the airstrip 24-7!   :x :x :x
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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2017, 12:41:03 PM »
Unh, yeah, right.  I can just imagine the new administration heralding all the new jobs the grow site would provide.  I mean, dozens if not hundreds of hard-working locals will want to spend hours crawling around and trimming plants, chasing spider mites, and checking pH. 

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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2017, 05:56:45 PM »
Just got my 2017 ECTA membership info & newsletter.  They said they are not planning any meets for spring or summer.  They have a strong possibility for 2018 and will be visiting there in late spring.  They also said they have a possible back up location, but it would require a lot of work and volunteers to make it happen.  Last they asked for people to keep looking for inactive runways that are 8500+ feet long.
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Re: So....anything on the table yet for 2017?
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2017, 09:28:00 AM »
 when you have nothing to do this long list is interesting   http://www.airfields-freeman.com/index.htm  The Seneca Army depot in western NY state is closed , 7000 foot runway...Might be a bit too short for some faster vehicles
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