It also had big rig parking (hard surface) for 84 semis). timing tower, track maintenance vehicles, concession stands, restrooms, etc. track grandstand seating for 3,500 to start, and all the other related facilities needed (i.e. The total project cost at the Onawa Casino in '96 was $14 million for a quality, 4,300 ft. The sad thing is, this project was given the greenlight by NHRA and was going to be built by the Omaha Indian Tribe near Onawa, until a lawsuit over management of their gambling Casino spelled the end of funds for the project.to the tune of $11 million.
Forced one former promoter back to NHRA on his knees after going to IHRA in an attempt to save his track, which he would sell a short time later. A project to do the very same thing was underway in Onawa, Iowa a decade ago.and had owners/ promoters of existing facilities at that time extremely nervous. There's been a real push on lately to get a new NHRA facility in the Lincoln area. Either way, It would be nice to have a quality NHRA facility somewhere close by (Lincoln, Onawa, Anywhere) and I (olskool31coupe) wish those pushing for a track in this area all the best for success. A group worked extremely hard to get an NHRA track back in this area (despite what people who weren't on the 'inside' might say) it was a done deal at one point and this information might explain some of what happened and how close this area actually came to having a major NHRA facility.ĭrag Racers and Enthusiasts.Lend us your thoughtsīeing from Onawa, I along with others here, are often asked "What about the NHRA Project near Onawa.Well here's what I know about it!! Thought it might stir some interest in the forums, maybe not.
Here's some additional thoughts regarding racing in this area. I heard that it caught fire on a car trailer enroute to a show and burned to the ground before they could get stopped. From what I remember, the Prime Secret '39 is no longer with us.
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