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Promoters and residents urge county to move quickly on racetrack solicitation
Summary
The county opened a solicitation for promoters at the fairgrounds racetrack; racers and a promoter asked for a short proposal window so the upcoming season won't be missed and urged longer-term contracts; commissioners approved moving the solicitation forward with a quick turnaround.
Allegany County commissioners authorized a solicitation for promoters at the county racetrack and heard public comment from racers and promoters urging a fast process and stronger ongoing support.
Brad, a local racer, said the track has historic and community value and urged commissioners not to let it 'go the wayside.' He told the board the track has been in the community since 1924 and described multigenerational family involvement.
An unnamed promoter who identified his group as having promoted two seasons asked the county to make the proposal period short to avoid missing the racing season and said they would prefer a multi-year contract rather than a one-year renewal.
Mr. Patterson said the solicitation would be posted on the county website with a quick turnaround and referenced a proposed deadline for proposals and a March 1 target for returning to the agenda; commissioners voted to move forward with the solicitation by voice vote.
