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David Tepper just bought the Carolina Panthers and held a press conference today. He is quoted talking about Bank of America stadium saying "...I don't want to screw up the field, but I think there should be more bigger events there like the right type of concerts. So I want to utilize the stadium a lot more for the community because I think thats important as being a member of the community"
So obviously, he doesn't mention anything like Supercross. He also says he doesnt want to screw up the field.
But up until now I believe the previous owner of the stadium didn't want any dirt to be brought into the stadium (I could be wrong about that). But now with the new owner saying that quote; It got me thinking about a new possibility of a round of Supercross coming to Charlotte. I know a lot of people in NC and SC drive down to ATL for that round and maybe FIM wouldn't want to take away from that round since it usually sells out. It would be kind of chilly too around that time of year. But what do you guys think about a race in Charlotte?
So obviously, he doesn't mention anything like Supercross. He also says he doesnt want to screw up the field.
But up until now I believe the previous owner of the stadium didn't want any dirt to be brought into the stadium (I could be wrong about that). But now with the new owner saying that quote; It got me thinking about a new possibility of a round of Supercross coming to Charlotte. I know a lot of people in NC and SC drive down to ATL for that round and maybe FIM wouldn't want to take away from that round since it usually sells out. It would be kind of chilly too around that time of year. But what do you guys think about a race in Charlotte?
Would be great to have SX come back to Charlotte though.. Definitely no shortage of moto lovers in the Carolinas and surrounding areas. Before the Charlotte SX was held at the Speedway, they used to have it in Memorial Stadium, which is still around, but I think the sport has outgrown it
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Being 30 minutes from uptown I would love it to hold an event obviously, but some of my favorite memories of SX in general are from right down the road at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Watching MC win there in 96, Windham getting his first win in 97, Ryno breaking his jaw and still riding....Epic stuff.
Even the GP a couple years ago at the dirt track had moments that will still give me goosebumps (Webbs 2nd moto rally, Eli manualing the start straight crossing each lap). The central east coast area is great, but for whatever (many) reasons, we haven't held on to an event.
I'm happy to see an owner with an open mind, hope it works in our favor eventually....
if Fat Giuseppe can take the mxgp's to a 3rd world country why couldn't Feld take SX to Charlotte
I'm sure I'll catch a lot of flack about suggesting a SX in a "bikelife" city, but they do love motorcycles just as much as the next guy. When the cities have had arenacrosses they FLOCK.
Convention center is a ways from the stadium. Went to a product convention there
As far as setup for a SX race it would be difficult, but accomplishable. One note i read above is that they believe uptown is sketchy.....maybe 10 years ago. Now? very safe, very clean, very populated with money. As far a rig parking in the city, the stadium could make it happen either in the grass parking lot areas not far from the stadium or shut down the roads around the stadium (they shut down roads for half a week with belk bowl). Two difficult things about the stadium is getting equipment in/out and the field itself. The entrances to get onto the field are not that big and they have to take apart seats to get even the smallest excavator in. I cant imagine a dumptruck it would be easier. The field itself is one of their most valuable assets (natural field is ranked one of the top in the country for NFL). Its actually curved for drainage.
Back to the original point though. If a SX would come David Tepper would be the man to assist with it. Keep in mind the rumor is possibly a new stadium anyways that would be built over in South Carolina on the border. If that comes, within 7-10 years, then of course.
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airport is like 10 mins from the stadium, and there's tons of open lots and garages northeast of the stadium. if they can handle panther parking when they were championship contenders, why would parking be an issue?
pits could be a little weird…maybe shut down mint or morehead?
Memorial Stadium - too small, too shitty for a Feld event.
CMS - meh, Daytona 2. I don't see the powers that be wanting a similar track detracting from what makes Daytona appealing as a change mid season.
As far as safety in Charlotte its very secure. I have been there in the evenings and We were bicycling up there 2 weeks ago.
@lumpy790 I hadn't heard Steve Hermans name since mid 90's, I was working a corner at Red Bud near start straight, Steve's mom was standing near me. She mentioned her son was racing, pointed him out. I spent rest of the 1st and all the 2nd moto keeping track of what place he was in and relaying the info to her. As I recall he was right around 20th both motos.
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