There are those who look for houses on real estate portals, those who look at premises and those who may be interested in buying a circuit. The latter is certainly very complicated, not only because of the price that a race track can have, but because it is difficult for one to go on sale.
Of course, as we have already seen on some occasions, it is not impossible and now it is sold in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It is a small oval dirt track with banked curves where races have been held for almost 50 years. Now is for sale what a two-bedroom apartment costs within the M-30 in Madrid.
You take the facilities and everything inside, including the machinery to maintain the track.
Having a race track close to home is a privilege, but having your own circuit is another level that is only within reach of a few. It is the dream of many people and some manage to achieve it, whether it is by building the Dysneland of car enthusiasts or a simple go-kart track in their backyard (to the chagrin of the neighbours).
Of course, if you prefer to go the easy way and design a circuit from scratch, it seems like a hassle, as he says. The Driveyou have the option of directly buying a track that is already made. The bad thing is that it is not in Spain, but the good thing is that it is a bargain, as long as you have a lot of money.
For half a million dollars, just under 450,000 euros In exchange, you can buy a track in Boswell, a small town located in Indiana, United States. It is a dirt track, called Daugherty Speedway, and it was opened almost 50 years ago. in June 1967It closed its doors in 2001 and reopened in 2002, until it closed again in 2009.
That’s when Michael and Kim Daugherty, a couple who are racing fans, considered buying it. They went to see it, made an offer, the previous owners accepted it and They kept it.
His goal was to restore the circuit to its glory days, thereby delighting his fans and seeking to make “the races affordable and create a family environment, as well as contributing to the community.”
Los Daugherty They got it And for several years the circuit once again hosted races, but the couple’s dream ended and the track closed again. It has not reopened since then and has not been maintained since it was last raced in 2017. 2020so its condition is not ideal: it is not ready to be bought and raced the next day.
It is for sale on the portal LoopNet and the price includes all the facilities, from the bathrooms to the stands, as well as several sheds for storing machinery. According to the advert, “several tractors and equipment necessary to operate the facility” are also included, so if you buy the lot you will have everything you need to get the track up to date and enjoy it.
Looking at the photos, this circuit has pending work, but it seems that it is so complicated to leave it operational, really, with clearing the track well it would be enough to put in a kartcross and have a great time; another thing is to leave it in condition so that races and events can be held again.
In any case, if you are thinking of buying it, you can take it as when you buy a house for reform: it is an opportunity to improve it, you could even make a small go-kart track inside it.
Image: LoopNet
Source: www.motorpasion.com
