![]() The total project cost at the Onawa Casino in '96 was $14 million for a quality, 4,300 ft. The sad thing is, this project was given the greenlight by NHRA and was going to be built by the Omaha Indian Tribe near Onawa, until a lawsuit over management of their gambling Casino spelled the end of funds for the project.to the tune of $11 million. Forced one former promoter back to NHRA on his knees after going to IHRA in an attempt to save his track, which he would sell a short time later. A project to do the very same thing was underway in Onawa, Iowa a decade ago.and had owners/ promoters of existing facilities at that time extremely nervous. There's been a real push on lately to get a new NHRA facility in the Lincoln area. Either way, It would be nice to have a quality NHRA facility somewhere close by (Lincoln, Onawa, Anywhere) and I (olskool31coupe) wish those pushing for a track in this area all the best for success. A group worked extremely hard to get an NHRA track back in this area (despite what people who weren't on the 'inside' might say) it was a done deal at one point and this information might explain some of what happened and how close this area actually came to having a major NHRA facility.ĭrag Racers and Enthusiasts.Lend us your thoughtsīeing from Onawa, I along with others here, are often asked "What about the NHRA Project near Onawa.Well here's what I know about it!! Thought it might stir some interest in the forums, maybe not. Here's some additional thoughts regarding racing in this area. ![]() I heard that it caught fire on a car trailer enroute to a show and burned to the ground before they could get stopped. From what I remember, the Prime Secret '39 is no longer with us.
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