| Charlotte County Speedway Changes Hands | After several months of negotiations and meetings a group of four entrepreneurs from Naples, Florida have taken over as new owners of Charlotte County Speedway. The change of ownership occurred Tuesday afternoon and the new owners named John Hall as the new General Manager of the operation.
Christian B. Felden, Peter J. Drinkwater, Victoria E. Felden and Simon Vainer are the principal owners in the new venture. Though this is their first time operating a racing facility, they are a group of fans "who are dedicated to racing and bringing exciting events to the Speedway." They will continue the regularly scheduled Saturday right races every week at 6:00 p.m. with gates opening at 4:00 p.m. They will call the new operation "Southern Thunder, because that's what it sounds like when they come around turn 4 at Charlotte County Speedway." according to spokesperson Peter Drinkwater.
In future weeks, the Speedway will bring more racing excitement to Punta Gorda such as monster trucks, demolition derby events, motorcycles, enduros, as well as antique car shows, concerts, flea markets and much more. The speedway can also be rented by calling 941-575-2422.
For more insight on the newest ownership team in Florida,  listen to the interviews with them from the Owners Meeting held in July.
-KARNAC Staff Report
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