KCIR again in danger of being closed!

**SmallHurst** · #1 11-03-2011, 06:41 PM

Kansas City International Raceway is again in danger of having the plug pulled on them.

Houses have been built up around the track since the track was brought into existence in 1967. Now, the track is in danger again. Kansas City Parks and Rec is proposing to buy the property and make it into a park! Anyone who has been to this track understands how silly making this area into a city park. I will be posting about how we can try to keep another track from going by the wayside!

ORIGLS6 · #2 11-03-2011, 07:42 PM

Get after 'em Rusty. Too many tracks going away in the name of "progress". [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

**SmallHurst** · #3 11-03-2011, 09:18 PM

Reading up on this, sounds like the city has a public hearing at 3PM today. They have given the track way more problems than what they deserve. The ownership of the track was to work with the city. The city was to help find a suitable replacement area, but no help from them. Forcing the ownership to a reduced price for the land under threat of upcoming fines!!!! U.S Senator owns 27 acres close by, but cannot do anything profitable with it due to the track!!!!

**SmallHurst** · #4 11-03-2011, 09:41 PM

As posted on Yellow Bullet..... not kid safe!!!

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=425039

69Tom · #5 11-03-2011, 10:40 PM

Per this case, they can not order them to sell the land at a reduced price. Here's the easy breakdown of it. I'll spare you the long case right now. Essentially a court will have to determine damages.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spur_Industries_v._Del_E._Webb_Development_Co.

<span style="font-style: italic">Citing the "coming to a nuisance" doctrine, which prohibits equitable relief for a homeowner who purchases a home within the reach of the nuisance, the court said that Webb must indemnify Spur for his losses as a result of a move or shutdown of his enterprise. The court reasoned that, whereas the "coming to a nuisance" doctrine usually bars relief, there was a public interest at play here, and Webb's choice to come to the nuisance could not preclude the public from being protected from the nuisance. Thus, the case was remanded for determination what the damages should be.</span>

**SmallHurst** · #6 11-03-2011, 11:48 PM

Already done.... KCIR is dead!!

http://cityclerk.kcmo.org/liveweb/Docume...Ro6NR8v7dnkobkR

Rammed through with no chance for the racer.

I understand that the owners can do what they want, but when the city is against you, its an uphill battle. Upset does not begin to describe the feelings I have currently. Looks like I will be pulling my money from Commerce Bank!!!! Thank you to the Kempers and Claire McKaskil.....

**Salvatore** · #7 11-04-2011, 12:02 AM

WOW, what a shame. NO reason for it. We hear bits and pieces but not lately about Maple Grove Raceway also. There are plenty of room for parks and recreation. Why does it have to be there? Doesn't that strip have alot of history with the Gibb/Harrell gang? How far was that from Dick's Shop?

**SmallHurst** · #8 11-04-2011, 02:13 AM

The track has been in that location for 44 years. When it was built, it was far enough away from everyone that it was not a problem. It was built in a flood plane and not going to hurt anyone. In 44 years, the city grew up around the track. Old school track that had seen the big names come and visit.

As for the proximity to Harrell's shop, roughly 8 miles away!!!

**SmallHurst** · #9 11-10-2011, 01:58 AM

It appears the track is not dead yet......

I need to find the link for the petition for everyone here, but over 5000 signatures have been placed on this. A great deal has been uncovered about the with holding of information to the city council.

I have just shared a link on FB for save KCIR. Google KCIR and lend a hand.... We do not need this track to soft into that goodnight!

ORIGLS6 · #10 11-10-2011, 02:38 AM

This one? I signed last week.

http://www.change.org/petitions/the-...ir-into-a-park