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Bowling Green Stock Car Racing Jonathan Jeffrey Western Kentucky University, [email protected]
Western Kentucky University TopSCHOLAR® DLSC Faculty and Staff Book Gallery Library Special Collections 2010 Bowling Green Stock Car Racing Jonathan Jeffrey Western Kentucky University, [email protected] Larry Upton Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_books Part of the Cultural History Commons Recommended Citation Jonathan Jeffrey and Larry Upton, Bowling Green Stock Racing: Images of Sports. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2010. This Book is brought to you for free and open access by TopSCHOLAR®. It has been accepted for inclusion in DLSC Faculty and Staff Book Gallery by an authorized administrator of TopSCHOLAR®. For more information, please contact [email protected]. IN c I N Bowling Green, Kentucky, founded in 1798, is a beautiful Southern city nestled adjacent to the Barren River and set amid the undulating foothills of south~central Kentucky. Long before Bowling Green was known as the home of Western Kentucky University, the General Motors Corvette assembly plant, the National Corvette Museum, and the birthplace of Duncan Hines of cake mix fame, the town forged a progressive but not aggressive attempt to become a community of consequence. The Civil War hampered this progress, but the march quickened after the difficult years of Reconstruction. Transportation was always an important component of this growth. Over the years, Bowling Green enjoyed access to good roads, river traffic via steamboats and barges, rail service on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and, by the late 1930s, a developing airport. This transportation infrastructure placed Bowling Green on solid footing to benefit from the economic boom after World War II. -
Manewsletter 7-1-05
THE NEWSLETTER OF MONACO AMERICA a Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association An international club for the owners of Esquire, Monarch, LaPalma, Cayman, Knight and Diplomat Coaches Website: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/monaco-america Vol. 3, No. 3 July 1, 2005 Monaco America Board Great time had by all in Kerrville President Al Fetch We invited everyone to saddle up for the Texas Hill Country and that is [email protected] what they did. 102 motor coaches turned out for our Spring 2005 rally 1st Vice President/ at Buckhorn Lake Resort in Kerrville, TX. The Buckhorn Lake Resort Wagon Master is a beautiful place and it is easy to see the great pride that the owners Gary Granat have by the way they maintain this facility. [email protected] 2nd Vice President/ Coaches started arriving as early as Wednesday prior to the rally and Security by Sunday evening three fourths of the attendees were in place. A pot luck dinner was held Dave Cormier for the early arrivals on Sunday night and everyone enjoyed a fantastic meal together. Our [email protected] official opening meeting was the informal meet and greet get together on Monday evening. 3rd Vice President/ This gave us all a chance to renew old friendships and to meet and make new friends. As Membership has been the experience at previous rallies half of our attendees were first timers and this Bill Henestofel gave them a chance to get involved with the club. [email protected] Secretary We had several outstanding seminars held by both members of the club and by some of the Ed Stebbins private vendors that were present. -
Six Flags, Samsung Roll out Coaster-Enhancing VR System High-Tech Thrills to Be Applied to Nine Rides AT: Dean Lamanna from the Basic Coaster Experience
INSIDE: Extreme Engineering's Jeff Wilson rethinks coaster technology See page 36 TM & ©2016 Amusement Today, Inc. April 2016 | Vol. 20 • Issue 1 www.amusementtoday.com $250 million indoor water park resort opens Great Wolf Lodge raises a winning howl in Southern California AT: Dean Lamanna — the region’s first — and 603 [email protected] spacious suites to Orange Coun- GARDEN GROVE, Calif. — ty’s themed entertainment hub. Combining fanfare and family It will generate an estimated $8 affair, and mixing in plenty of million in annual tax revenue for splash, a wiley-but-welcoming the City of Garden Grove. wolf mascot and a whole lot of “Southern California is one happy kids, Great Wolf Lodge of the top destinations for family Southern California opened here fun in the country — and we are March 4. thrilled to bring our unique ex- There was good reason for perience to the area,” said com- the excitement. This is the first pany CEO Rubén A. Rodríguez California location for Madison, plan and two years to complete. in remarks to the gathered me- Wis.-based Great Wolf Resorts, It is the largest of the brand’s 13 dia and guests. Inc. (GWR), North America’s resorts. Added Chad McWhin- largest chain of indoor water It also exemplifies the old ney, CEO and co-founder of park resorts. Built at a cost of real estate maxim: “Location, McWhinney: “We are proud $250 million, the project — a location, location.” With a Har- to partner with the respected Great Wolf Resorts CEO Rubén A. Rodríguez, flanked by partnership between GWR and bor Boulevard address about team at Great Wolf Resorts to Southern California project partner Chad McWhinney and Colorado-based real estate de- a mile south of the Disneyland expand upon McWhinney’s company mascot Wiley the Wolf, welcomes media and velopment company McWhin- Resort, Great Wolf Lodge brings guests to the new Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove. -
Economic Development Element
Warren County/Bowling Green Focus 2030 Comprehensive Plan 3.7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT Background In recent years, our community has enjoyed a Quick Facts 2009: strong economy which can be attributed to its • Location: about 45 minutes from Nashville TN many competitive advantages—an excellent and 2 hours from Louisville KY. geographic location, higher education entities, • Average Work Commute: 16 minutes. proactive economic development projects, • Major Industries: Education, health and social regional healthcare providers and a relatively low services; manufacturing; retail trade. cost of building and living. • Major Employers: Commonwealth Health Corporation, Western Kentucky University, The County has an exceptional location along the Warren County Board of Education, General I-65 corridor with easy access to the Nashville and Motors Corvette Plant, Fruit of the Loom, Louisville metropolitan areas (approximately one International Paper, Trace Die Cast, Bowling Green Metalforming and Houchens Industries, hour and two hours by car, respectively). Proximity Inc. to the larger city amenities and those markets • Industrial Parks: Transpark (900 acres), South has been appealing to entities seeking to locate Central Industrial Park (186 acres). businesses or corporate headquarters in Bowling • Post-Secondary Institutions: Bowling Green Green and Warren County. Technical College, Bowling Green Community College, Draughons Junior Western Kentucky University (WKU) functions as College, and Western Kentucky University. an integral component -
Dominated! by Stephen Peeples of Lynchburg, VA August 9 Oceanfest- a Small but Eager Group Gathered at 5 AM, with a Light Mist Falling
July 13, 2008 Volume 3, Issue 2 ACE Mid-Atlantic Region’s Official Newsletter Summer, 2008 Virginia ·Maryland · Delaware · Washington D.C. 2008 Events Dominated! By Stephen Peeples of Lynchburg, VA August 9 Oceanfest- A small but eager group gathered at 5 AM, with a light mist falling. Each person Jolly Roger Amusement had to sign in once the Kings Dominion employees were ready. Most attendees Park, Trimper’s were ACE members, with a few Coaster Zombies along to fill out the group. First Amusement Park & up was a continental breakfast just inside the front gate at around 5:30. The food Baja Amusements wasn't very settled when our hostess led us back to Dominator. September 12 It was a little surreal walking through the quiet park before 6 AM. Unlike the usual Go-Karts Plus morning ERTs, the rest of the park was NOT waking up. All was still, except the September 13 test runs of Dominator. (What a great sound it is to hear the B&M roar at King's Busch Gardens Europe Dominion.) The grass was not filled in yet and the queue area was not finished, but otherwise the landscaping around the ride was very nice. We climbed the stairs on October 11 the right side of the station (to be used for single riders or a "fast-lane" queue?) and Fall Thrillfest Kings Dominion arrived at the brightly lit loading dock. Continued on page 6 October 12 Wild One Roars! Six Flags America Flyers inside!!! Highlights: Adventure Park USA - 2 ACE Members at the Dominator media day Wisp Mountain - 4 Water Country USA - 5 ACE celebrates as Loch Ness Monster turns 30! Busch Gardens - 5 For the coaster that gave ACE our glorious event favorite – ERT, it was a birthday party for royalty. -
Potential for Tourism Development in Eastern Kentucky
Economics Potential for Tourism Development in Eastern Kentucky Prepared for Kentucky Chamber Foundation October 8, 2013 Table of Contents Strategic Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 1 Possible Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Conclusions ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 5 National Tourism Trends ............................................................................................................................ 7 Trip Duration and Activities ........................................................................................................................... 8 Trip Spending ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Traveler Demographics and Preferences ................................................................................................... 10 Demographic Trends ................................................................................................................................... 11 Economic and Cultural Shifts ..................................................................................................................... -
Housing Needs Assessment
Bowling Green, Kentucky Housing Needs Assessment Prepared For: FINAL City of Bowling Green Neighborhood & Community Services Department P.O. Box 430 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42103 Prepared By: Effective Date Bowen National Research February 25, 2019 Author: Patrick M. Bowen, President Revised: April 1, 2019 155 E. Columbus Street, Ste. 220 Final: June 13, 2019 Pickerington, Ohio 43147 (614) 833-9300 Job Reference Number [email protected] 18-480 www.bowennational.com Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Executive Summary III. Community Overview and Study Areas IV. Demographic Analysis V. Economic Analysis VI. Housing Supply Analysis VII. Other Housing Market Factors VIII. Housing Gap /Demand Estimates IX. Submarket Analysis X. Stakeholder Survey Summary XI. Resident Survey Summary XII. Focus Group Summary Addendum A – Field Survey of Conventional Rentals Addendum B – Field Survey of Senior Facilities Addendum C – For-Sale Housing Inventory Addendum D – Non-Conventional Rental Survey Addendum E – Stakeholder Survey Instrument Addendum F – Resident Survey Instrument Addendum G – Qualifications Addendum H – Glossary Addendum I – Sources I. Introduction A. Purpose The city of Bowling Green retained Bowen National Research in November of 2018 for the purpose of conducting a Housing Needs Assessment of the city of Bowling Green, Kentucky. With changing demographic and employment characteristics and trends expected over the years ahead, it is important for the city and its citizens to understand the current market conditions and projected changes that are expected to occur that will influence future housing needs. Toward that end, this report intends to: Provide an overview of present-day Bowling Green. Present and evaluate past, current and projected detailed demographic characteristics. -
RACE WEEKEND Looking In
For tickets or more information, call (877) Go2-Dega or visit TalladegaSuperspeedway.com Local events, eats, entertainment and camping for inside Life in the Pit Meet No. 19 car crew member Kerry Ferris. P14 Can he do it? Oct. 23 - 25, 2015 Heading into ‘Dega, Dale Earnhart Jr. is on the outside RACE WEEKEND looking in. P16 IN TALLADEGA / ST. CLAIR COUNTY One more time Jeff Gordon looks to make one more lasting memory at Talladega. P8 2 | Talladega Superspeedway Race Weekend St. Clair News-Aegis | newsaegis.com | October 22, 2015 A familiar name returns 4 will be eliminated It’s Race Week at Talladega! After his second consecutive win Sunday, Joey Logano is the only driver who has punched his ticket to the Eliminator Round in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. While he can breathe a sigh of relief, Sunday’s CampingWorld.com 500 will be filled with stress and anxiety for the remaining 11 drivers in the Contender Round, which will see the Chase- eligible drivers trimmed to eight at the checkered flag. With a win, a Chase driver can automatically advance to the Eliminator Round of eight. Heading to Talladega, a couple of the sport’s biggest names will likely need just that – a trip to Talladega’s Gatorade Recently, Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and Superspeedway family,” said Talladega Victory Lane. CEO of Camping World and Good Sam Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch. “It is a Six-time Talladega winner Dale Earnhardt, Jr., who triumphed earlier Enterprises, and Talladega Superspeedway world class company with a sterling reputation this year in the GEICO 500, sits 11th in the standings, 31 points out of the announced that the fall NASCAR Sprint Cup and a great fit with our passionate fans that will eighth and final transfer spot while Matt Kenseth, who won at the 2.66- Series race, on Sunday, Oct. -
2017 Marks Start of Safety Seminars
INSIDE: IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016 recap TM & ©2017 Amusement Today, Inc. SEE SECTION B January 2017 | Vol. 20 • Issue 10 www.amusementtoday.com Mark Moore Memorial Fundraiser tops $322,490 National Roller Coaster Museum plans new building honoring Moore; industry donations ongoing The Mark Moore Memorial Fundraiser kicked off Nov. 17, at IAAPA Attractions Expo 2016 with a $100,000 donation from Uremet, the company founded by the late Mark Moore. On hand to receive the generous donation were several board members of the National Roller Coaster Museum & Archives (NRCMA), along with representatives from Uremet and Moore's family. The fundraising campaign — still ongo- ing — has since welcomed additional donations, bringing in $322,490 total as of press time. NRCMA is proposing to double the size of its current archive facility. 4SEE STORY/HOW TO DONATE, PAGE 46 2017 MARKS START OF SAFETY SEMINARS AT: Pam Sherborne time," said AIMS Executive Director Karen [email protected] Oertley regarding the increase in sessions on active shooters and terrorism. NORTH AMERICA — As 2017 gets un- AIMS International is a non-profit organi- derway, so do the various annual seminars zation dedicated to industry safety. It consists focusing on safety, maintenance, certification of manufacturers, suppliers, organizations and education. and individuals that have an interest in sup- Here is a preview of five upcoming key plying products or services to the amusement seminars: industry. In early December, Oertley said seminar AIMS Safety Seminar registration was ahead of last year during the Orlando, Fla. same time period. Holly Coston is the AIMS Jan. 8-13, 2017 seminar manager and Karen Strahl is the cer- Holly Coston (left), AIMS The 2017 AIMS Safety Seminar will offer tification manager. -
Camping World Secures Naming Rights for Stadium and Kickoff Game
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Greg Creese (Florida Citrus Sports) 407.423.2476, [email protected] Karen Porter (Camping World) [email protected] CAMPING WORLD SECURES NAMING RIGHTS FOR STADIUM AND KICKOFF GAME Entities now to be known as Camping World Stadium and Camping World Kickoff, respectively ORLANDO, FLORIDA [April 26, 2016] – Orlando’s football stadium now bears the name of the nation’s top retailer of RVs, RV accessories, and RV-related services. Effective immediately, the stadium formerly known as the Orlando Citrus Bowl, will be known as Camping World Stadium thanks to a new, long-term exclusive agreement as the stadium’s new naming rights partner. Visitors will see the Camping World name and brand proudly and prominently displayed inside and outside the recently reconstructed facility. In addition, Camping World will be a multi-year series sponsor of early season neutral-site football games debuting this Labor Day which will be named the “Camping World Kickoff.” “We’re proud to partner with Florida Citrus Sports and the Central Florida community to help build memories for the next generation of residents and visitors,” said Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and CEO of Camping World and Good Sam Enterprises and host of CNBC’s The Profit. “Florida is a key market for us as we have 14 Camping World SuperCenters in this state, more than any other. Having a stadium naming rights deal in place was extremely important for us as we look toward the future. With 60 million-plus visitors to the Orlando area each year, we look forward to strengthening our brand and supporting the growing RV and camping community that has allowed us to be successful in this market.” Camping World Stadium underwent a $207.7 million reconstruction in 2014, re-opening as a state-of-the art venue ready to host world class events. -
National Corvette Museum • NCM Motorsports Park 800-53 VETTE
National Corvette Museum • NCM Motorsports Park Cruise in to the National Corvette The NCM Motorsports Park is an Museum, the world’s only museum educational and recreational facility dedicated to a single marque located featuring a three mile road course directly across the street from the plus paddock for autocross and skid only place in the world Corvettes pad training exercises. It also has a are manufactured, the General large, open air pavilion, flanked by Motors Bowling Green Assembly day garages with track viewing decks. Plant. Discover why the Corvette is "America’s Sports Car." For group visits the track offers Corvette rides (hot laps), golf cart See over 70 Corvettes from past autocross (blind and/or impaired to present as well as mint classics, exercises), vehicle dynamics training, prototypes and one-of-a-kind cars. mirrorkhana, super car driving Enjoy hands-on activities and imagine experiences, group dining or just driving your very own ‘Vette as you sit spectating! Track activities are bring your own car, or cars can be behind the wheel of the latest model. Coming Fall 2015 Better yet, register to win one by rented. Ask about availability, and purchasing a raffle ticket. Shop until advanced reservations are required for you drop at the Corvette Store. Before everything beyond spectating. you leave, stop by our 50’s diner, the Corvette Cafe, for locally-made Check out motorsportspark.org for Sinkholes, Karst Chaney’s Ice Cream. more details and an event schedule. Landscapes and Caves On February 12, 2014 a giant sinkhole Museum Features collapsed in the Museum, swallowing NCM Group Rates The National Corvette Museum eight Corvettes. -
Ward Earns Promotion at Camping World by DON SERGENT [email protected] Jan 1, 2020
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