VoyForums
[ Show ]
Support VoyForums
[ Shrink ]
VoyForums Announcement: Programming and providing support for this service has been a labor of love since 1997. We are one of the few services online who values our users' privacy, and have never sold your information. We have even fought hard to defend your privacy in legal cases; however, we've done it with almost no financial support -- paying out of pocket to continue providing the service. Due to the issues imposed on us by advertisers, we also stopped hosting most ads on the forums many years ago. We hope you appreciate our efforts.

Show your support by donating any amount. (Note: We are still technically a for-profit company, so your contribution is not tax-deductible.) PayPal Acct: Feedback:

Donate to VoyForums (PayPal):

[ Login ] [ Contact Forum Admin ] [ Main index ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10] ]

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

Date Posted: 11/ 2/09 1:04pm
Author: .
Subject:


You know how it is....a group of racers get together and after the bench racin's done, the talk turns to "if" the time and resources were available here's how the perfect race car would be built, or how the perfect transporter for the team would be acquired, and the classic topic "if I built a racetrack" is always good for some spirited discussion. Of course this ultimate track would have a premier racing surface, plenty of paved parking, easy access, good food, clean restrooms for the wife & kids, friendly & experienced staff, passionate management & owners.


I don't know if Dallas Raceway owners, Kenny & Sandy Barnes, attended any such sessions, but it's obvious they spent many hours planning, researching, designing, and building their dream track. Let's check the punch list..Premier racing surface?..1/4 mile with a ton of shutdown area, concrete from starting line to the last turnoff, full length concrete barriers, smooth as a baby's bottom, and "hook" that redefines the word. Add great lighting, drive on scales with an LED readout pointed at the racecar, and wide concrete return roads to complete the package. Ample Parking?..how about 15 acres of concrete pit area with excellent lighting & huge staging lanes. Easy Access?..12 miles south of I-20 on 175, and the exit leads to the pit gate. Good food?..the immaculate concession stand is overseen by Sandy and the food's great. Clean restrooms?..that's an understatement! The pictures you'll see below were taken Sunday morning after the race before they were cleaned! Oh, and just for good measure, hot & cold water, two showers with keypad locks that are wheelchair accessible, a/c and heat. The lights and exhaust fans in the shower are activated when you open the door. Friendly & experienced staff?..manager Sammy Lattner has many years in the drag racing game...well over a decade with NHRA, and many years with other facilities. Sammy's wife, Cindy, works in the tower controlling the timing system duties and her experience mirrors Sammy's as they have worked most of the same gigs together. Passionate owners?..Kenny & Sandy battled several challenges along the way but in the end, after five years of construction, the 112 acres that is Dallas Raceway, became a reality and the Concrete Palace was born in May of this year.

Everywhere you look the effort is visible. The trash drums are weighted so they don't blow around if its windy. Take it from someone that was awakened one nite by an an empty trash drum that had blown into the side of the motorhome during a rainstorm...it's a small detail but just another example of the total effort that went into this facility.

If you haven't been to Dallas Raceway "the Concrete Palace" you owe it to yourself to get there soon. Whether you're a spectator or racer, you'll be dazzled by the facility and the attention to every detail.

Pit Gate and staging lanes..


Tower with maintenance building in background


Grandstands, concession & restroom building


part of the huge concrete pit area




Another shot of the building that houses the restrooms, & concession stand.
It also has a gameroom and an ATM is available!


Pic's of the ladies restroom taken Sunday after the races, before the cleanup!




one of the showers..


Thanks again to Kenny & Sandy Barnes, Sammy & Cindy Lattner, Joel (the starter), and the entire crew @ Dallas Raceway. Our first visit was outstanding, and we hope to see you in 2010!

[ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

Post a message:
This forum requires an account to post.
[ Create Account ]
[ Login ]
[ Contact Forum Admin ]

Forum timezone: GMT-6
VF Version: 3.00b, ConfDB:
Before posting please read our privacy policy.
VoyForums(tm) is a Free Service from Voyager Info-Systems.
Copyright © 1998-2019 Voyager Info-Systems. All Rights Reserved.