Wall Stadium Ready To Wave The Green Flag

Wall Stadium, resurrected by an infusion of hope and hard work after prospects for the 60-year-old track looked grim last year, is scheduled to kick of its new season tomorrow.

Doors will open at 3 p.m. for fans, followed by an on-track party at 4:30 p.m. Racing begins at 6 p.m.

There's been a new coat of paint throughout the stadium. Bleachers left in disrepair have been mended and the track generally has been spruced up, .

The track was abruptly shuttered in September after its then-manager, Jim Morton, could not keep it afloat, blaming rough economic seas. Then, in November, the track went up for sale. There have been no takers as yet.

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"It's going to be great,'' said Todd Pilla, who races the blue #11 stock car and longtime racer at the stadium. "People know its secure this year. Last year, we missed three or four races because it closed down. We're real excited about this year.''

Krause said he's trying to create a family atmosphere, with give-aways and events geared for kids, such as T-shirt give-aways, a flag day, and a bicycle give-away.

"Every week we're going to have something different for the kids,'' he said.

He said he is trying to bring to the track as well. The track will of course feature its staples: modifieds, legends, stock and midgets, but he's also got plans for a Monster Truck event in September and is looking into several different kinds of racing events like dirt track and even lawnmower races.