Need More Needmore

             So, I have learned that men can be worse gossips than women any day of the week. I have been to beauty shops, ladies luncheons, and countless girls' nights out and have never, EVER heard as much "so and so said this and so and so said that." as when a group of men get together. If it involves a track that has been closed down and speculation as to whom may purchase it, well, the rumor mill gets to going into overtime. Point in case would be the track Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia. When the track opened in 2010 it was the biggest thing around here in a while. A track that was within driving distance for the drivers in this area was like the clouds had parted and the sun came out. Not to mention that the fans weren't going to have that far to drive.
             I was there opening night and I can say it was packed! There were tons of people, cars, and excitement. I hadn't seen this kind of reaction to a track opening ever. As the racing season went on the crowds were still there as big as ever and car counts were just the same. You knew if you went to a Saturday night race it was going to be a good night. Even if they had a race on mother's day there were going to be plenty of cars. This was a shocker to me but I guess if it comes down to your mama or racing we know who is gonna lose that battle. Sorry moms of the world. It's just in the blood. When the track finally closed because of legal troubles with the neighbors it was a sad day. I knew it would be long trips and late night drives from now on which, I really don't mind as long as the racing is good. It was just so much easier having the track right down the road from my house. But, we dried our eyes and blew our noses and moved on with our lives. Praying that one day the clouds would part again and the sun would shine and maybe, just maybe, someone would open the track back up.
            Well, since the day it closed I have heard everywhere I go, from everyone I know and even don't know, that so and so was going to buy the track and open it back up. I have heard everyone from Tony Stewart to the Smurfs were opening it back up. You were never supposed to say anything either because it was hush hush. Yet, everyone would talk. I would rarely ever give the gossip a second thought because it's just that, gossip. That is, until recently. I have my ear to ground for one glimmer of truth in any of what people say about the track opening back up and I usually go with my gut as to if it's even credible enough to be considered. So, when I heard yet another story from a reliable source that Needmore has in fact been leased and insurance has been purchased, my ears perked right up. I have a few feelers out as to if the story is true and 100% accurate. If this IS true I can only pray that it will be opened soon and start back with as much excitement and enthusiasm as when it first opened. I need more Needmore in my life! Here's to hoping that the clouds part and the sun starts shining again.

                                                         Until next time,

                                                        The Sporty Housewife