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Message started by Chris Kearns on 08/24/12 at 6:16pm

Title: Stepping away from Santa Maria Speedway
Post by Chris Kearns on 08/24/12 at 6:16pm

As everyone knows by now, I will not be returning to Santa Maria Speedway for the 2013 racing season. The 2012 season will conclude on the big track Oct 6th and on the little track Oct 7th. I know in the past promoters at Santa Maria have left racers high & dry! I have no intentions of doing that. We will still be having a banquet for the 2012 racing season. I am working on that date right now. Although it is not my responsibility, and may not be my place, I am going to try to find a suitable replacement. It is ultimately Nettie Fort & her Attorneys decision. My hope is that we find someone that comes in and runs a great show and keeps Santa Maria alive for many years to come!

Running a race track is a very difficult position. I have owned 4 businesses in my life, and this has been without the toughest. It’s hard for some to comprehend or even believe the amount of man hours and effort it takes. I have been very fortunate to have the support that I do. Without some great people, there is NO WAY, I could have operated the Speedway for 1 year, let alone 4 years. I certainly can’t name all of the people and employees that have helped, but I truly the feel the following people have gone above and beyond for myself and the Speedway to be successful. I could not have done this without Jason Papich, Tony Toste, Steve & Susie Drake, Debbie Jeffers, Doug Jeffers, Craig Janes, John Morrison. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I absolutely could not have made it!

As far as my future plans: Blade & I will still be living in Santa Maria. I have taken a larger role on the West Coast with USAC. I will also be putting more time and effort into the growth of the West Coast Late Model Shootout, and the West Coast Sprint Cars.
So I may not be running Santa Maria Speedway, but you aren’t getting rid of me! Lol

Thank you for every racer, fan, employee, and sponsors support over the last 4 racing seasons,
Chris Kearns

Title: Re: Stepping away from Santa Maria Speedway
Post by steph on 08/24/12 at 7:06pm

Thanks for everything CK! Have enjoyed working with you at the track and can't wait to see what you can do with USAC and the WCS!

Title: Re: Stepping away from Santa Maria Speedway
Post by sj_valley_dave on 08/24/12 at 8:13pm

And the WCDLM's!!

Title: Re: Stepping away from Santa Maria Speedway
Post by steph on 08/24/12 at 8:40pm

sj_valley_dave wrote on 08/24/12 at 8:13pm:

And the WCDLM's!!

also known as WCS (West Coast Shootout)

haha, hope to see you guys down here next weekend!!

Title: Re: Stepping away from Santa Maria Speedway
Post by 17t_racer on 08/24/12 at 8:50pm

CK, you are a hell of a promoter and have done a great job with SMS. It has been a privilege to race at a track you have promoted. Thanks for the wonderful memories at SMS.
Bryan Terry # 17t Hobby Stock!!!

Title: Re: Stepping away from Santa Maria Speedway
Post by willow springs info on 08/24/12 at 10:13pm

a true promoter is a man who believes in what he is doing and sticks to his guns, even if "some people" ::) dont agree! you did a great job! and im sure there is more where that came from!
good luck!
Danny Quinn

Title: Re: Stepping away from Santa Maria Speedway
Post by Trinity Motorsports on 08/24/12 at 11:45pm

Good luck in your new venture. The place won't be the same without you and your team.

Title: Re: Stepping away from Santa Maria Speedway
Post by pushin_the_cushin on 08/25/12 at 11:22pm

Hope you are able to make a buck or two, before the curtain drops on the 2012 season. Best of luck to you.
Hope to see you more in Az. ;)