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Steve Myers
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I know this is old news, but what do you guys and gals think about a new arena and drag strip in the downtown Flint.
I think it is a great idea, especial if it is going to cost the tax payer little or nothing to build.
My only worry is mis-managemen once turn over to the city. |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 3:51 pm |
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FlintConservative
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| My bet is you'll see that right after the truck accessory manufacturing plant and the casino. |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:18 pm |
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Al Garcia
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Steve,
From the sounds of it, its an outdoor stadium...correct?
Isnt what Flint needs a indoor arena/convention center that seats around 20,000 people. To be used for conventions, concerts and a new home of the Flint Generals? It could attract some of the concerts that go to Auburn Hills or Detroit. It seems like it would be cheaper to bring to bring American Idols or some of the better known bands to Flint then Auburn Hills. The citizens of Flint sound be DEMANDING this from the city. |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:54 pm |
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willy
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Put the Drag strip over off miller Rd.. in the WOODSIDE DRIVE area..
Near the Flint Golf Course..
This Way Williams Will know How things are going since He will Hear all the NITRO FUELED CARS EXHAUST, While Eating Dinner with His Family... ( I hope he is not at EARLY TO BED, EARLY TO RISE FAMILY
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:46 pm |
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personally, i'd LOVE a dragstrip in or near flint......
theres nuthin like an 800 hp blown rat smokin the rubbers!!!!!!!
 
it's a GREAT idea!!!!! flint is already known as a street racing mecca.
heck, i even read a story in car craft about flints racing scene.  |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:04 pm |
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Dave Starr
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Near Flint is fine. IN Flint, you'd get noise complaints from those that don't appreciate the finer things in life.
PS - If you were downtown for Back To The Bricks when they fired up the dragsters, I've got news for you. Those were 70's era cars. Today's nitro cars are at least 10 times louder. It has to be experienced to be appreciated. |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:20 pm |
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twotap
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| Whats the matter the jp cole and stewart aint that a dragstrip. |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:52 pm |
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aw man dave..i've loved dragsters since the 60's..... in the summer
i'll take my boy to n.saginaw and coldwater about 1 a.m.
the big boys come out for money.. they race on 475 hot n' nasty!!
i think i saw 2tap's chevelle there this past summer!! 
he got whooped by a blown civic!!! |
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Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:50 pm |
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twotap
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Actually i got blowin by a whooped civic. By the way thats a Nova not a Chevelle. Get them Cheys straight. :lol.jpg
I did manage to out run this though.
Hey Lt was that you parked on the bridge? I thought i recognized your ride.
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Sun Nov 18, 2007 11:01 am |
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HOW DARE YOU!!!!!
damn!!! you smoked me again!!!
my god!! a yugo with rims??????
i want to see that kid drive that caddy this winter!! |
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Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:40 pm |
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Josh Freeman
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quote:
Al Garcia schreef:
Steve,
From the sounds of it, its an outdoor stadium...correct?
Isnt what Flint needs a indoor arena/convention center that seats around 20,000 people. To be used for conventions, concerts and a new home of the Flint Generals? It could attract some of the concerts that go to Auburn Hills or Detroit. It seems like it would be cheaper to bring to bring American Idols or some of the better known bands to Flint then Auburn Hills. The citizens of Flint sound be DEMANDING this from the city.
20,000 seat is probably too big. We need something around a 10-12,000 seat arena... Something similar to what they did in the Quad Cities... My gramps and I have been going there for years to watch the Generals play against the Mallards (until they left the league). When we first started going there was nothing by the river... now... hotels, restaurants, stores, John Deere Commons... it is really quite impressive how they turned a former industrial brownfield into a vibrant spot for the greater community. |
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Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:50 pm |
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how about an arena AND a drag strip.......
pinks would do a GREAT show here..they did
one in Milan.... |
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Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:19 pm |
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BlahBlah48439
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| Flint needs a convention center and sports plex. |
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Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:17 am |
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Ryan Eashoo
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If anyone has been to Grand Rapids they have a wonderful Arena that is used for multi purposes. ( concerts, sports, conventions, shows, circus, etc)
Flint should build something like that downtown that connects or that is close to the Old Hyatt and a new convention center.
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Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:28 pm |
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Ryan Eashoo
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I agree Josh, good ideas thats what we need here in Flint!
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Al Garcia schreef:
Steve,
From the sounds of it, its an outdoor stadium...correct?
Isnt what Flint needs a indoor arena/convention center that seats around 20,000 people. To be used for conventions, concerts and a new home of the Flint Generals? It could attract some of the concerts that go to Auburn Hills or Detroit. It seems like it would be cheaper to bring to bring American Idols or some of the better known bands to Flint then Auburn Hills. The citizens of Flint sound be DEMANDING this from the city.
20,000 seat is probably too big. We need something around a 10-12,000 seat arena... Something similar to what they did in the Quad Cities... My gramps and I have been going there for years to watch the Generals play against the Mallards (until they left the league). When we first started going there was nothing by the river... now... hotels, restaurants, stores, John Deere Commons... it is really quite impressive how they turned a former industrial brownfield into a vibrant spot for the greater community.
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