Is it true the Viper Pit is closing its doors?
Viper Pit
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gatormark
, Jul 21 2026 01:01 PM
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Posted 21 July 2026 - 01:01 PM
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Posted 22 July 2026 - 10:56 AM
Call them and ask.
That's thirty minutes away. I'll be there in ten.
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Posted 22 July 2026 - 09:08 PM
I spoke with one of their racers earlier today and he said that there may be a light at the end of the tunnel... and it's not a train. Nothing definite.
For now... the word is that they're open and "probably" will be until at least the end of the year.
It's a great place to race. Don't miss the opportunity!
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Posted 02 August 2026 - 12:25 PM
It has been confirmed that the Viper Pit is being closed. The Daytona track has been sold to Lanes Raceway in KY and it is believed the other tracks have been spoken for as well.
Gregory Wells
Never forget that first place goes to the racer with the MOST laps, not the racer with the FASTEST lap
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Posted 02 August 2026 - 04:11 PM
This is what I received yesterday:
The latest on the Viper Pit
I spoke to Aaron Scott yesterday.
Although the Daytona track has been sold, the other three tracks will remain.
David Gladwin has taken over Aaron’s slot car business and will continue to operate the Viper Pit in its current location.
Aaron told me that he had “just burned out” and no longer wanted to own that business.
He said now he would just be a customer.
Dennis Dominey
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Posted 02 August 2026 - 06:01 PM
It seems the story changes every day.
Gregory Wells
Never forget that first place goes to the racer with the MOST laps, not the racer with the FASTEST lap
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Posted 04 August 2026 - 06:27 PM
Well, good for them. What a great place with some good folks.
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Posted 30 August 2026 - 06:07 AM
The Viper Pit Raceway will continue under new operations at the current location. A contract was finalized with new ownership effective September 1.
Stay tuned for the more info!
Stay tuned for the more info!
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Posted 29 September 2026 - 05:37 PM
The Viper Pit is up and running under new management.
Big 55" TV monitors.
Completely modernized.
New home of the SERRA racing series.
Several new classes are being run. Brushless, Boxstock first Saturday of the month (exception (November 2, Saturday).
A new Jr class for kids under 17 (Saturdays), see schedule for race dates.
Currently running DTM Flexi CR102 every Monday night, 6:15 time trials.
Several Saturday classes scheduled; check on the newly designed website: www.viperpitraceway.com.
New work areas with new tables and chairs.
Check it out.
Thanks to David for investing in our hobby.
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