MIR is making some Facility Improvements!
01-10-2012, 07:31 AM
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MIR is making some Facility Improvements!
Making a few improvements at MIR this offseason... Nothing major, but a few things we have wanted to do for awhile.
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Re: MIR is making some Facility Improvements!
MIR has also purchased another ambulance in addition to the ambulance we have now. Now we will have two ambulances in service at all events! This new ambulance is a 2006 F450! It is very nice and in perfect condition!
MIR and our EMT/Firefighter safety crew is here to keep racers safe at MIR!
MIR and our EMT/Firefighter safety crew is here to keep racers safe at MIR!
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Re: MIR is making some Facility Improvements!
We have also bought a 2nd firetruck to keep on the starting line at all events. This will be in addition to the firetruck that we have at the top end of the track.
Don't have a photo, it is being fabricated now.
Don't have a photo, it is being fabricated now.
01-10-2012, 07:33 AM
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Re: MIR is making some Facility Improvements!
Another upgrade...
You won't find any more wood planks on the bleachers anymore at MIR...
MIR will now have all aluminum bleachers to match the rest of our aluminum bleachers!
You won't find any more wood planks on the bleachers anymore at MIR...
MIR will now have all aluminum bleachers to match the rest of our aluminum bleachers!
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When we have good support from the racers and a good fan base then we can afford to make upgrades. Our 4th quarter went very well for us and the World Cup Finals was insane!
There has been a few people that feel that when we have good events that we pocket all the money and move to the Carribean for the winter, but nope we are here working everyday getting things ready for the next season and when we have the funds from big succesful events (World Cup Finals, Superchargers Showdown, MIROCK, etc) then we can put it back into the facility in upgrades that you and your families can enjoy when you come to MIR.
Others know that when we have good events, that my family will put it back into the facility as we have since we bought MIR.
All we ever ask for is your support as often as you can come to MIR. Each time you come gives us the oppurtunity to do more. We have so much on our wishlist of things we want to do to the place over the next 10 years and we know that you will love them too.
We bought MIR in 1989 but leased the land for 10 years. Once we bought the land in 1999, we have spent just over 4 million dollars in improvements (new tower, new restrooms, new concessions, new lighting, new bleachers, new pa system, new racing surface, new fencing, alot more paved pit area, ambulances, firetrucks, tractors, equipment, and so much more).
It's hard for us to spend that kind of money because we are just a small family business, but we are committed to this sport and our whole family truly loves drag racing (Outlaws, Streetcars, Brackets, Pros, Imports, Motorcycles, and all).
So with your support we will continue to grow at MIR, thank you.
There has been a few people that feel that when we have good events that we pocket all the money and move to the Carribean for the winter, but nope we are here working everyday getting things ready for the next season and when we have the funds from big succesful events (World Cup Finals, Superchargers Showdown, MIROCK, etc) then we can put it back into the facility in upgrades that you and your families can enjoy when you come to MIR.
Others know that when we have good events, that my family will put it back into the facility as we have since we bought MIR.
All we ever ask for is your support as often as you can come to MIR. Each time you come gives us the oppurtunity to do more. We have so much on our wishlist of things we want to do to the place over the next 10 years and we know that you will love them too.
We bought MIR in 1989 but leased the land for 10 years. Once we bought the land in 1999, we have spent just over 4 million dollars in improvements (new tower, new restrooms, new concessions, new lighting, new bleachers, new pa system, new racing surface, new fencing, alot more paved pit area, ambulances, firetrucks, tractors, equipment, and so much more).
It's hard for us to spend that kind of money because we are just a small family business, but we are committed to this sport and our whole family truly loves drag racing (Outlaws, Streetcars, Brackets, Pros, Imports, Motorcycles, and all).
So with your support we will continue to grow at MIR, thank you.
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Re: MIR is making some Facility Improvements!
Here is another improvement we are doing...
All of our safety equipment is getting moved back behind where the fence used to be. We took down that fence and are leveling up the ground and paving it. We are then moving the tractors, new firetruck, safety truck, sprayers, scrubber, and sweeper back about 26'. So the front of all the equipment will be where the old fence use to be, and a new fence is being put up behind the equipment. This will give the starting line a lot more room and the equipment won't crowd the left lane waterbox anymore.
We are also putting up a new building by the starting line 24' x 32' building (and getting rid the small white shed that we used to have) for more of our track prep equipment to stay in so we can do clean-ups, and prep even faster.
In the photo below...When everything is done... If you were standing in this photo where the golf cart is at, you will be able to see the track (the equipment won't be blocking it anymore)
All of our safety equipment is getting moved back behind where the fence used to be. We took down that fence and are leveling up the ground and paving it. We are then moving the tractors, new firetruck, safety truck, sprayers, scrubber, and sweeper back about 26'. So the front of all the equipment will be where the old fence use to be, and a new fence is being put up behind the equipment. This will give the starting line a lot more room and the equipment won't crowd the left lane waterbox anymore.
We are also putting up a new building by the starting line 24' x 32' building (and getting rid the small white shed that we used to have) for more of our track prep equipment to stay in so we can do clean-ups, and prep even faster.
In the photo below...When everything is done... If you were standing in this photo where the golf cart is at, you will be able to see the track (the equipment won't be blocking it anymore)
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Re: MIR is making some Facility Improvements!
Here is one of the cosmetic upgrades that are coming...
We have taken down the last bit guardrails at MIR (the ones in the center of the starting line) and we are ripping up all of the asphalt in between the two concrete pads and replacing it with all concrete!
We are putting in a concrete pad between the lanes that will go from the waterbox to the 60' clock and it will also have poured concrete walls in the center for the starter area and a concrete strip to the tree. It is going to look so much better! It is also going to make photos of your car on the starting line look nicer to with a more modern look!
Here is the beginning stage...
You can also notice all of the old wooden bleachers on the North side of the track are gone.
We have taken down the last bit guardrails at MIR (the ones in the center of the starting line) and we are ripping up all of the asphalt in between the two concrete pads and replacing it with all concrete!
We are putting in a concrete pad between the lanes that will go from the waterbox to the 60' clock and it will also have poured concrete walls in the center for the starter area and a concrete strip to the tree. It is going to look so much better! It is also going to make photos of your car on the starting line look nicer to with a more modern look!
Here is the beginning stage...
You can also notice all of the old wooden bleachers on the North side of the track are gone.
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Re: MIR is making some Facility Improvements!
If everyone keeps supporting us at MIR, we put it back into the facility so you can enjoy your time even better when you come to MIR!
Thank you for your support!
01-10-2012, 07:43 AM
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Great job, made the trip from fl this past year for wcf and im definately coming back this year, you love the sport as much as we do and it shows!,, thanks.
01-10-2012, 07:49 AM
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it is very nice to see you actually spending the money to make improvements to what you have to offer instead of ignoring the fact that things get old/rundown/outdated or become inefficient as you have grown -- great proactive thinking
i wish other tracks and heck, businesses in general took this train of thought.
i wish other tracks and heck, businesses in general took this train of thought.
01-10-2012, 08:14 AM
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it is very nice to see you actually spending the money to make improvements to what you have to offer instead of ignoring the fact that things get old/rundown/outdated or become inefficient as you have grown -- great proactive thinking
i wish other tracks and heck, businesses in general took this train of thought.
i wish other tracks and heck, businesses in general took this train of thought.
01-10-2012, 08:15 AM
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. I will keep this thread updated with more pics of the construction over the next month.
01-10-2012, 08:26 AM
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very cool, i always like attending mir events. its always a nice inviting atmosphere w/ geat food and super clean restrooms. great place to bring the entire family 
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01-10-2012, 09:02 AM
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WCF was deff my favorite event the last 2 seasons, I hope to bring my car with me this up coming season. Thanks for all the hard work and updates!
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