I just had a discussion with London Gardens / Canadian Indoor Racing Series Championship promoter Patrick Wood. Unfortunately, it looks like the scheduled event in February will not happen.
And beyond that, there is no confirmation that the building will again be used for indoor racing. While there were many encouraging signs at the inaugural event on Jan. 15, Wood believes that the group putting on the races has to own the London Gardens facility in order to make things feasible.
At this point, according to Wood, he needs to run the facility on his terms if things are going to move forward at the London Gardens. He's currently looking for business partners and support from those who share his vision, which includes using the building for a variety of purposes in addition to racing.
For example, the crowded pits during the inaugural event made it clear that walls would have to be removed in that area of the building, to alleviate the traffic.
So while Wood is writing off the scheduled date in February, he is holding out hope for a spring show if he is able to line up an ownership group in time.
"It’s great to be passionate about things, but it has to make sense, too. I’m trying to get other people to step up to the plate now, too," said Wood.
... We'll keep you posted on further developments. But no matter what the outcome, Wood has to be congratulated for getting off his backside and making something happen. The success of the January 15 event showed that there is a passion for winter racing in the region. Those who share Wood's vision should contact him to help turn it into a reality.
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