Well it finally hit the local papers today....

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/15140399.htm

That's cool, but the really big question is.....Will Iven's be rebuilt and open for business by the time we get there next month?

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Sounds like this is a good thing. Good for the Minnesota fans!

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Their web site says that they are to open in August, but no firm date. I tried to call them last week, but no one answered.


http://www.ivensonthebay.com/

Tom - Thanks for the update

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That is great news. It's locally owned and owned by a person that
whats to keep it going and make it better.

It's amazing the rumors you hear. Last year people were talking
like 6-flags were waiting for the last car to go down sunday and
move in the roller coasters. They were so missinformed and led
into the rumors.

This is great for a Minnesotan fan of drag racing.

I'm very happy...............thank you for posting this.

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Who is this Tom Vollbrecht Guy, what a world of information......

NHRA put out a release on the transfer and future plans for the track. It's on DRC and (I assume) NHRAOnline.com

this is great - i'm pretty sure there are quite a few canadiens
who will also like this news.
congratulations to the new owners.

A friend called me today to say he heard them talking about this on a local radio station


This is great news!!!

I was told last month the track had been sold, but there were still some minor details that needed to be worked out before it became final. I've got to say, this has to be the best thing to happen for the future of this track! I don't have enough fingers and toes to count the mistakes made there in the last ten years. A new era for BIR is great news!

Well....... WHAT DID THEY SAY?!?!?!?!?

No, seriously. I'm hoping this will settle some local issues regarding the track, and cement its future in the area. I DID notice "The Corporal" retained control of an eight unit condo. Gotta keep that door cracked ajar, in case you want to come back and throw a wrench into the works I guess.

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This is indeed a good thing. I'm SOOOO happy to hear of this transfer of ownership. I'm going to be blunt and say that the previous owner's use of the track as a cash cow to support his other failing enterprisis darn near wiped major drag racing from the face of my beloved Minnesowtah.


The Corporal is gone!!!!! GOOOOD RIDDANCE!!!!!

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!

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not to split hairs, but it's the "Colonel" as in colonel Sanders of kfc fame. He's been rumored to be building a track here in the Flint area (glad I haven't been holding my breath)............................Perry Jr.

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If he does build a track in your area you will find out why he is refered to as "The Corporal". I prefer to call him a "Private" (if you know what I mean, as in Richard).

This is a positive step in the right direction to bring more racers, fans and former track employees back to Brainerd. It says it all when your current staff places 2 signs out on the highway that read "The Colonel is gone" 2 weeks prior to the announcement of the sale.

I have had my own personal run ins with Mr. Williamson in the past. I'll just leave it that, he is less than professional in dealing with public relations.