Rumor mill regarding TWS (again?)

[Tommy Hendricks]

So I've heard from a few sources that TWS may actually be done for this year, for reals this time (maybe). Manager at work here who does instructing for cars spoke with the older gentlemen who has been running the concessions since the beginning (can't remember his name atm), and he pretty much said the owners gave him a final move out date to clear out all of his belongings.

Also worth mentioning that when this was going on last year and the fate was unknown, they were still taking track bookings from different organizations, but that is not the case this year.

I honestly wasn't too concerned about TWS closing for at least quite a while longer, but lately, it seems like it may really be going away for good this time around. Sucks because I was knocking on the door to break the 1:50 mark on my 600

Anybody on the inside have any additional info that may support these rumors, or disprove them?

[Kyle Fox]

I can support the rumor that your were knocking on the door to break the 1:50 mark on your 600.

[Tommy Hendricks]

I can support the rumor that your were knocking on the door to break the 1:50 mark on your 600.

purely speculation I tells ya's.

[Cody Stewart]

I've heard the same :(

[Timothy Tran]

I wanna know too! I've never been there and I've been wanting to go before it shuts down -_-

[Robert Lackey]

Damn. I was really pulling for that "TBD" event to lock in at TWS later this year... :(

[Carter Rossner]

I'm not very surprised. Even if they're not ready to move forward with demolition, it's getting to the point where some actual maintenance to the track and/or facilities may be necessary. It's not worth the money to fix bumps or leaks if you're just going to tear it down within a year or two.

On a positive-ish note, the Club Track Holdings/Bluebonnet guys recently updated their Facebook page saying they're still actively trying to pursue buying the track, and have put new track construction plans on hold until demolition actually starts. Regardless of what happens, I hope it gets resolved soon! I honestly think the best course of action might be an expansion/upgrading of the facilities at Harris Hill. The layout of that track is great, and if they spent a few million on repaving and a proper paddock, I think we'd have a great CMRA-worthy track right in my backyard. A guy can dream...

[Rodrigo DaCunha]

Yeah that sounds right.
I'll be there with RideSmart on the 7th and 8th of May playing as much as I can :D

[Bob Moyer]

Some good update info from CTH:

https://www.facebook.com/bluebonnetr...98733660365708

Good afternoon

We remain active in the process of insuring a track is available for everyone. We also are focused exclusively on the triangle of Houston Austin San Antonio.

There is much going on below the surface both with our beloved TWS and if that is not successful a new replacement track.

Unfortunately for everyone involved this is not a fast process, and as we learned in Washington County advertising locations before final selection is made is not desirable.

So where does this leave our Motorsports community. Without putting to fine of edge on it TWS remains the crown jewel in the process.

While we wish the current ownership all of the best in their plans the reality is there has been a massive shift in economics since they originally planned the subdivision. Much of the oil related retirement funds which drive the local economy of College Station has temporarily been displaced. This may make the development plan more difficult and less attractive.

If the development plans for conversion to a subdivision develop issues that make moving forward in that direction less profitable than selling the track to us I'm sure the current ownership will move back in our direction.

If this is the case we will once again reach out to investors, as well as garage condo buyers and perhaps even commercial users to help defray the costs.

If the development plans are successful for the subdivision and the actual track at TWS is closed and torn down we are prepared to then move forward with our alternative site which has been vetted and much of the site work done.

So many ask why wait, the answer is simple keeping TWS open and rebuilding this iconic track is our first priority.

Secondly from an economic standpoint there is not sufficient market share to have two major competing tracks. We can't invest 18-22 million to create a new facility and then have TWS linger on or be purchased by another party and restored.

So in closing we are working on the project but time is required, and I would be surprised if TWS actually closes in June as projected. So unless there is considerable movement on some of their issues we should have a track for some time to come.

[Robert Lackey]

Well that's promising!