Concept Haulers Motor Speedway

Jeff Melssen · Joined: 20 Dec 2011 Posts: 1

Does anyone have any info on the closure of Concept Haulers Motor Speedway in Norway Illinois?

Kyle Prokup · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:07 pm Post subject:

I've talked to a few people and this is what everyone seems to believe will happen:
-Jet Karting is moving out of the shop on track and will be vacant for someone else to occupy. Meaning any kart shop can pay the lease and, essentially, operate the track.

-Les owns the track, and him and Diane will operate the races and practice days for the 2012 season; unless someone buys the lease to operate the track.

Honestly though, contact Les Finke.
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David Cole · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 8:14 pm Post subject:

We are going to be talking with Les Finke (Concept Haulers Motor Speedway) and Andy Finke (Jet Karting) this week and will have an article early next week detailing the current situation for both parties.
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Carl Mahrenholz · Joined: 01 Nov 2005 Posts: 39

I think the track is still owned by Bob Combs.

Billy Smith · Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 5:39 pm Post subject:

Any updates on this?

David Cole · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:26 am Post subject:

I haven't reconnected with either parties. Once we do, we will try to get the full story out there. Thanks.
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Jeff Salak · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:34 pm Post subject:

The track will be open.

Les is working on getting someone in the shop.

Best thing we can do is dust the karts off and race(practice) more often. It would really suck if this track closed!

Billy Smith · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:53 pm Post subject:

It would be nice if Jet Karting was able to relocate their shop to someplace close to the Norway track.

If they leave the area, then there will not be a local Birel dealer. MRP in Michigan would be the nearest Birel shop.

Billy Smith · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:56 pm Post subject:

Jeff Stamper · Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:31 am Post subject:

There is a new "Track Manager" His name is Greg Rowlee. he will be making some announcements after the first of the year !

Mark Silverberg · Joined: 29 May 2010 Posts: 12

Track web site appears to be here

http://concepthaulersmotorspeedway.wordpress.com/
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Billy Smith · Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 5:04 pm Post subject: Re: New track web site

Billy Smith · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:57 pm Post subject:

It looks like things have worked out for everyone.

Jet Karting has found a new home at the MRP (SBRP) track.

The Norway track is under new management and is going forward with the season.

I still haven't been able to find out if there will be anybody in the kart shop at the Norway track, or what line of karts they will be selling.

Billy Smith · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:59 pm Post subject:

Has anybody else heard anything about if there will be a kart shop at the Norway track this year, and what line of karts they will be selling?

David Cole · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:24 pm Post subject:

Talking with Les a few weeks ago, they are working on putting together a plan to put in an onsite service shop.
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