Spokane Raceway

Spokane raceway operator vows to pay billsSpokesman-Review – Posted July 22, 2009

Update: Commissioners want racetrack operator outSpokesman-Review – September 2, 2009

“Facing a possible $1 million lawsuit from local builders, Spokane County told the operator of its West Plains racetrack Wednesday he has 60 days to pay the builders or lose the contract he won just nine months ago.

“County commissioners approved a formal notice of default to Bucky Austin, of Austin Motorsports Management LLC, contending he is breaching four areas of his contract, including not paying for some renovations earlier this year at the Spokane County Raceway. Four contractors have filed liens against the county totaling more than $1 million, and two other contractors reportedly have not been paid…”

 Update: 28 Dec 09

County boots raceway operator; debts remain – 30 Oct 2009

About Roger

Driver of our '57 Chev from 1972-2019, Vietnam veteran (A Troop, 3/17th Air Cavalry Scout helicopter Line Chief and later Cobra Periodic Inspection team leader), retired ASE rated automotive mechanic. Roger became involved in drag racing during his high school days and after his stint in the Army ran E & F/MP [Modified Production] here in Division 6 before switching to bracket racing when the '57 became obsolete for class racing. He often raced at Puyallup, Kent-Pacific Raceways, Bremerton, Portland & the original Mission, B.C. track.
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One Response to Spokane Raceway

  1. Roger Young says:

    If this report is completely factual, it sounds like Bucky reached too far, too fast at Spokane.

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