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PPIR to re-open

Story By: Susan Davies
Source: KOAA

Published Thu Jul 24, 2008, 05:24 PM MDT
Updated Thu Jul 24, 2008, 09:25 PM MDT

PPIR has a new owner with plans to resume racing  at the 1.5 mile track. Arden Weatherford, the new owner is saying little. But the group planning to hold a race at the facility Labor Day weekend says the grounds and ashpalt are in good shape. Members of the National Auto Sport Association plan to hold road races and offer high performance driving  during the three day weekend. Their regional director walked the grounds on Monday. Dave Balingit says the new owner has a great deal of experience as a racing promoter and track manager and believes the new venture will be successful. PPIR closed in November of 2005.

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