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PARTICIPATE IN 2008....Serving the West Texas Area for 36 years
Call 806-762-0627 for Updates/Cancellations
or Rescheduling
Home of the CHAMPIONS ATV GIVEAWAY
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TRACK
IMPROVEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: |
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Update:
23Jan08,
04Jan08,
03Feb08,
11Feb08,
19Feb08,
21Feb08,
15Mar09,
16Mar08,
23Mar08,
31Mar08,
02Apr08,
06Apr08,
14Apr08
Lubbock
Dragway will remain a 1/4 mile Drag Racing Facility.
We
promised the volunteers that helped install the required
guard rail last year that we would continue to operate as a
1/4 mile track. So, this is our commitment to all
their hard work which affects many fans, racers and sponsors
here in West Texas & Eastern New Mexico.
As your reading this announcement, the asphalt from the
starting line to 200' past the finish line is now dirt. God
willing and the creeks don't rise, we will have a full 50'
wide concrete 1/4 mile drag strip. We will need some
volunteers again to help reinstall the guard rails along the
new surface after the concrete project is complete.
Additionally, we have ordered an NHRA Track Groomer Machine
(similar to those used at national events) for preparing the
racing surface. The machine will assist in treating the new
surface with a rubber base layer. We were advised it will
take 2 days of dragging used tires to get the track surface
ready.
There are some other projects we want to get done but won't
be able to because of our 2008 budget. Your assistance in
locating additional sponsors in signage will help in other
projects like seal coating the shut down area, staging
lanes, pits area and return road. You assistance will
go a long way to help all racers for the future.
We are trying to get more local and state recognition, this
too will help for more improvements. Speak out so we can be
heard. We would also like to thank ABC Bank for having the
faith in me and in the racers
Thanks for all you do and participation..
Dennis Barnard - Owner going on 26 years. |
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As
of Apr. 14, 2008
GUARDRAIL PROJECT COMPLETE
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As
of Apr. 6, 2008
LEFT LANE GUARDRAIL 95%
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As
of Apr. 2, 2008
GUARDRAIL PROJECT
We have since gotten the dirt from the
right
lane off the guard rail. We will have to wait until
Tuesday to get the left lane done. If we can get help
moving the right guard rail to the concrete the weekend
of 3/29 at 9am. We will need 2 tractors & 1 post hole
digger to make new holes.
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As of Mar. 31, 2008
GUARDRAIL PROJECT
UNDERWAY
Well this weekend concluded with only 1/8 mile of one side of guardrail being installed. We welcomed the hard work of 13
volunteers that want the season to begin soon. However, it may take a little longer and delay the opening day again.
If your available to volunteer your time and effort, we could use you
help this weekend Saturday, April 5, at 9:00 am.
Saturday, April 5 will be another volunteer weekend and if you would
like to contribute to the cause "cause you want to race" then be there at 9:00 am or whenever you can til dark. If you
can only help for a few hours then we would greatly appreciate it.
Contact: Dennis at
dennis@lubbockdragway.com
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As
of Mar. 23 2008
FINISH BIG POUR
I have since gotten the dirt from the rt
lane off the guard rail I will have to wait until
Tuesday to get the left lane done. If we can get help
moving the right guard rail to the concrete the weekend
of 3/29 at 9am we will need 2 tractors & 1 post hole
digger to make new holes
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As
of Mar. 16 2008
MORE BIG POUR
As of 3:00 pm Saturday after 12 hours of pouring, they are
finishing up the spectator side by cutting stress relief's
every 12 ft. The contractor said that the surface is flat &
level. He is very happy with the progress of the work. I
told him we can tell when it rains for sure about the
levelness. The left lane pour they hope with weather
permitting is to take place Tuesday or Wednesday he hopes.
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As
of Mar. 15 2008
THE BIG POUR
The contractor made special arrangements with the concrete company
to begin pouring concrete at 3:00 Saturday morning. One of the
benefits of starting at 3:00 am is using the lights from the
dragstrip. Here are some photos at 8:00 am. LOOKING GREAT...
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As of Feb. 21 2008
Another step closer before concrete forms
This is what it looks like as of 1:30pm Thursday. Without any rain
or snow it looks good.
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As of Feb.
19 2008
As of 19 Feb 08,
These are the latest pictures on the track surface. After days of
turning and drying of the base, it is time for the contractor to
start cutting the grade for the concrete work to be laid.
After talking to the contractor, everything is looking great.
Depending on what happens this Wednesday night and the rest of the
week will determine when the concrete forms will take place.
The thing I’ve said to all involved from the beginning is that it
has to be done right the 1st time no matter how long it takes in the
very expensive job. We want the best and safest race track for the
cost.
We know that everybody has their own ideas on how or when we should
have done project but do to the deterioration, we feel that God
wanted us to do the project now. We didn't know what was happening
under the track until we exposed it. We feel really good as to what
is going on now to make things better for the future.
Thanks very much to all of you that have contacted us and have
supported our efforts with kind thoughts!!!
I will keep you updated on our progress.
Dennis
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As of Feb.
11 2008
Here is the latest on the track repairs.
The contractor started work again after we replaced the old leaky
metal water line. During the grading and packing with heavy
equipment, the contractor found some soft places on the tracks
foundation. Well the out come isn’t good. The subsurface soil was
wet about two foot down and isn’t favorable for the foundation in
three locations.
You might ask, what is the big deal and why is subsurface soil wet
since we haven’t had rain in a long time? The fact is the current
foundation and subsurface hasn’t seen sunlight in 35 years and the
soil has soaked up the rain through the cracks over the years.
So racers, it will take awhile longer and we want the job done RIGHT
so all are happy with the results.
The contractor will begin turning the soil so the subsurface can dry
and depending on the weather, they will be grading and packing the
foundation again followed with setting the concrete forms.
We will also try to get a head start with tech inspection since we
will be down for longer than thought. Now would be a good time to
prepare your vehicles for tech inspection and meet NHRA and track
guidelines. We will announce a time and location for early
inspection.
Thanks Dennis
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As of Feb. 3 2008
New pictures are of the replacement of water pipe that ran across
the track. Seems old metal water pipe from the well had been
unknowing leaking for some time. We dug the trench deeper and
replaced the water line with PVC pipe.
In fact, finding this problem has delayed operations a week as to
turn the soil and let it dry out. We additionally found down the
track, pockets where rain or snow had melted and saturated the
ground 2 ft. below. After turning the soil, these windy days will
assist the drying and things are looking good again.
Work will resume on Monday, Feb 4th with leveling the grade that is
needed for the concrete surface.
We have been assured that the surface will be level without any
bumps, ripples, or anything to make your vehicle ill handling from
start to finish. You will have 1520 ft. of concrete, that's
including the 200 ft. past the finish line.
All asphalt has been recycled to the spectator side parking. We want
to thank all the racers who written nice letters & want to help when
needed.
Thanks again, Dennis
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As of Jan. 24, 2008
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As of Jan. 23, 2008
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