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Committee member says MIR drag races drew large crowds and boosted local tourism
Summary
A committee member said MIR's drag-racing event sold out on Saturday, provided pit access to ticket holders, and drew visitors who praised Saint Mary's County; the speaker highlighted collaborations to provide playground equipment at the racetrack and expected economic-development numbers to follow.
A committee member reported that the weekend drag-racing event at MIR sold out on Saturday and drew strong attendance, saying tickets provide pit access that allows fans to meet drivers.
The speaker said visitors were talking about how great Saint Mary's County is and called the track the county's top tourist attraction. "You haven't seen anything until you've seen a race car go 338 miles an hour in a little over 3 seconds down that track," the committee member said, emphasizing the spectacle and local enthusiasm.
The committee member described county collaboration with event organizers: Royce coordinated with Ray Bivens in recreation and parks to transfer used playground equipment to the racetrack to replace aging structures, and the county helped cross-promote nearby businesses such as the Wicomico Shores Golf Course restaurant. The speaker said she expects to see economic-development and tourism figures from the event but did not provide specific numbers during these remarks.
The committee member congratulated Royce and Jason Miller for organizing the event and portrayed the weekend as a positive draw for the county. No formal votes or budget approvals were discussed in the remarks.
