Jim Cohan Statement Regarding Irwindale Event Center

“We have a wonderful group of very loyal, very passionate, fans, sponsors, racers, and car owners who all really enjoy our drag strip and our oval tracks, and we truly understand their concerns for us and for this facility. But this is not the time for talk neither of starting any petitions nor of staging any sort of protests against the City of Irwindale or the owners of this property.

The fact of the matter is that our landlords could have simply closed this facility the day after they purchased it well over a year ago. They did not.

They knew how important it was to everyone involved with it from top to bottom. They’ve worked closely with us to ensure that we’ll have the 2015 season of competition and other events. They’ve been very honest and straightforward with us in all dealings, and we appreciate that trust very much. And, please understand, the City of Irwindale has also been forthright in all dealings in this matter as well.

We have the full 2015 season ahead on both tracks along with numerous special events ahead; all of which will allow everyone who cares about Irwindale to spend time here to celebrate and enjoy this great facility.

No, none of us can say that we’re happy at the prospect of this place going away. But what can be said, and I want to say loud and clear, is how much we appreciate and respect our landlord’s aboveboard and truthful way of dealing with us and our lease of their property.

Please, if you’ve signed any sort of a petition in good faith, we ask you to withdraw your signature. If you had plans to join in any sort rally or protest on our behalf we ask you to reconsider. Come to the track, that’s the best place to show your support.

Again, our fans, sponsors, and racers are all the best in the business and there’s a great new season just begun for 2015. We’re looking to make this year the best one ever here at Irwindale and we invite you all to come along with us on that journey. THANK YOU!”

Jim Cohan – Irwindale Event Center