What happened Dragway 42?
A Cleveland man has been arrested on a charge of felonious assault after a Sunday fight and shootout at Dragway 42 in West Salem in Wayne County where another Cleveland man was killed. The shooting occurred Sunday shortly before the Import Face-Off event, a car show and drag racing series, ended at Dragway 42.
What town is Dragway 42 in Ohio?
West Salem, Ohio
Dragway 42 is located in West Salem, Ohio and has been around for over 60 years originally opening in 1957.
Who owns Dragway 42 West Salem Ohio?
Ron Matcham
The track’s owner, Ron Matcham, who purchased Dragway 42 in November from the Ehrmantrout family, said he plans to fix the track and draw a bigger audience.
Is Milan Dragway closing for good?
Since the final closing is unlikely before October 1, there’s little chance racing activities will resume until next year. Revenue exceeding the amount needed to settle the track’s debts will go to the current owner Bill Kapolka.
How much is Milan Dragway being sold for?
Milan Dragway close to $3 million sale: Who wants to buy it. Well, it doesn’t look like subdivisions are going in. Following months of uncertainty, Milan Dragway has a winning bid of $3 million and worried racetrack fans may see their wishes come true after all.
Is Detroit Dragway still open?
The track opened in 1959 and closed in fall of 1996. In 1959 and 1960 the track hosted the U.S. Nationals. The U.S. Nationals were moved to Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in 1961. The national event is still held there today.
Is Milan Dragway still open?
Michigan’s Milan Dragway has been a staple in the Midwest drag racing scene for decades, but now the future of the facility is in doubt after the track made a public statement confirming that the track won’t be opening as scheduled for the 2021 season.
What happened to Milan Dragway?
The Milan Dragway has been placed in receivership and a Monroe County Circuit Court judge has appointed an attorney to manage the track and sell it to pay its debts. Unpaid bills and liens total some $2.5 million.
Is Milan Dragway closing?
Now that your bank balance has topped seven figures, the time may be right to indulge your favorite fantasies. If one of those dreams is owning your own race track, you’ve got until the end of July to rescue Michigan’s Milan Dragway from receivership.
Is Detroit Dragway still there?