The community around Charlotte Motor Speedway collected enough signatures to stop the construction of the Z-Max drag strip according to county and state law. Bruton Smith being who he is didn’t take to kindly to that and this is exactly what happened. He and his army of lawyers(no exaggeration there were like 20 people in total) walked into the Cabarrus County courthouse where Mr. Smith told the judge that if he couldn’t build the drag strip then he would close down the track and threatened to never have another NASCAR race in North Carolina period. Then, just to prove who had all the power, he told them that the County was now going to pay the entire $98 million to build the drag strip and that Concord Mills Boulevard would be named for him. Needless to say, that’s exactly what happened. The I-85 project got pushed back 10 years which is where the $98 million came from and Concord Mills Boulevard is jointly named Bruton Smith Boulevard. Politicians weren’t trying to get over on Bruton Smith. The community used legal precedent and law to stop him from building a drag strip they didn’t want and he in turn used his power to get exactly what he wanted and screwed the community over in the process.
Just because he filed bankruptcy doesn’t mean they are going to not find a way to keep it moving in the future. They are still going to build it in rock hill, but clearly tepper wanted to immediately stop the project if he was the only one shelling money for the project. I’d give it a year or two and they’ll buy the area up as another random LLC and finish what they started. Tepper has invested far too much to give up on this idea. So they will not be relocating training facilities, but it could take another 2-5 years before completion.
I worked that project from day 1 to complete lock out of site. They did not put any preventative measures for weather, wildlife or thieves in place. He also asked for prices of demolition.
I will say, I tried listening to this as a podcast while walking outside. And the constant transition noise made this really hard to listen to. Maybe try and turn it down so it’s not as noticeable. But great video nonetheless
Awful repetitious about "greasy South Carolina politicians." I wonder what kind of slanderous language could be ginned up to trash Tepper? He doesn't look like a prince to me, notwithstanding the fact that this dude loves alpha males.
I would say all politicians are greasy and since these fellas are in South Carolina, it just seemed to fit. But i'm happy you took the time to comment.
Hey Good video FTC, im a longtime panthers fan 20 years, do u think the panthers will still end up staying in the carolinas? atleast NC? alot fans are worried he will move the team.
That's a good question. If this guy would walk away from 200 million, I really don't think he's too attached to North Carolina. Which sucks, because it's such a great place.
with tepper now owning charlotte fc, him saying in the latest conference “the most logical place for the panthers to be is charlotte”, and him just renovating the stadium i just don’t see it right now, plus where does he even move where he won’t lose money?
I hope so YE been fan 20 years almost it would suck for them move. Do u think they can get back competitive again eventually? I’m hoping they can be good again for awhile soon maybe a super bowl contention again one day. I kinda feel like Matt Rhule could be another Pete Carroll what he did with Seattle Seahawks he built them very slowly year by year and eventually they won it all became competitive
That's what happens when you try keeping up with Joneses the owners of the top brand in sports...he may have more money, but that doesn't help you when you're the owner of a team players don't wanna play for and one of the least attractive brands in sports.
No biggie. Lived in the Carolinas for a few years. There aren't any Panthers fans. Plenty of Cowboys and Steeler fanatics. Never saw anyone in local team colors..lol.
Rock Hill tried to bait Tepper assuming if he drop 200 million he won't back out. Lol Tepper is a business man. He probably lost 200 million in a day before and gained it back the next. Tepper ain't no bitxh
I'm from South Carolina, and a Panthers fan. This is a embarrassment to our state. They made us look broke.
Personally I wouldn’t feel too bad for anyone in this situation. Rock Hill is a suburb of Charlotte. It’s not like they don’t have anything
Well done. Politicians tried to do something like this to Bruton Smith in Concord, NC, but it backfired on them too.
Thanks. Burton Smith in Concord, NC? Interesting, i'll have to look that up.
The community around Charlotte Motor Speedway collected enough signatures to stop the construction of the Z-Max drag strip according to county and state law. Bruton Smith being who he is didn’t take to kindly to that and this is exactly what happened. He and his army of lawyers(no exaggeration there were like 20 people in total) walked into the Cabarrus County courthouse where Mr. Smith told the judge that if he couldn’t build the drag strip then he would close down the track and threatened to never have another NASCAR race in North Carolina period. Then, just to prove who had all the power, he told them that the County was now going to pay the entire $98 million to build the drag strip and that Concord Mills Boulevard would be named for him. Needless to say, that’s exactly what happened. The I-85 project got pushed back 10 years which is where the $98 million came from and Concord Mills Boulevard is jointly named Bruton Smith Boulevard.
Politicians weren’t trying to get over on Bruton Smith. The community used legal precedent and law to stop him from building a drag strip they didn’t want and he in turn used his power to get exactly what he wanted and screwed the community over in the process.
Wow good to know
Spot on brother! Great story
Glad you enjoyed it
More concerning is all the land and trees wasted
Good video, but those static transitions were driving me crazy
You ain't the first, i've toned them down moving forward. My apologies, glad you enjoyed the video though.
@@FTCFootball all good, man! I still enjoyed it!
🤩 What a gorgeous facility it is !
It really is!
Appreciate the clarity! ✊🏾
No problem 👍
And now all we got was a hot pocket of air mud and a major unfinished project
Just play in a highschool with lots of parking. 100 yards is 100 yards
I with you on that one. I would love to see an NFL team practice at a high school.
Just because he filed bankruptcy doesn’t mean they are going to not find a way to keep it moving in the future. They are still going to build it in rock hill, but clearly tepper wanted to immediately stop the project if he was the only one shelling money for the project. I’d give it a year or two and they’ll buy the area up as another random LLC and finish what they started. Tepper has invested far too much to give up on this idea. So they will not be relocating training facilities, but it could take another 2-5 years before completion.
I worked that project from day 1 to complete lock out of site. They did not put any preventative measures for weather, wildlife or thieves in place. He also asked for prices of demolition.
He'll take it as a tax write off! As always, Rock Hill lied and Tepper caught it!
Why didn't Tepper fire Matt Rhule? Maybe he will turn it around IDK but Ron Rivera was a great coach.
I will say, I tried listening to this as a podcast while walking outside. And the constant transition noise made this really hard to listen to. Maybe try and turn it down so it’s not as noticeable. But great video nonetheless
Thanks for the feed back, yeah i'll knock it down more. Appreciate your opinion, and i'm happy you still enjoyed the video.
@Matthew Vides HAHAHAHA, nah i'm just way too ugly in color.
Thank you for the wonderful analysis!
Thanks Wayne, glad you enjoyed it.
The city try to bait & switch that why! City don’t want to pay! 🤣
I love how Tepper handled the situation.
Awful repetitious about "greasy South Carolina politicians." I wonder what kind of slanderous language could be ginned up to trash Tepper? He doesn't look like a prince to me, notwithstanding the fact that this dude loves alpha males.
I would say all politicians are greasy and since these fellas are in South Carolina, it just seemed to fit. But i'm happy you took the time to comment.
Great video!! Keep them coming!
Hey Good video FTC, im a longtime panthers fan 20 years, do u think the panthers will still end up staying in the carolinas? atleast NC? alot fans are worried he will move the team.
That's a good question. If this guy would walk away from 200 million, I really don't think he's too attached to North Carolina. Which sucks, because it's such a great place.
@@FTCFootball i mean he did buy charlotte fc so it will be very unlikely he moves the team
@@AyoubMusa-x9x You make a solid point
with tepper now owning charlotte fc, him saying in the latest conference “the most logical place for the panthers to be is charlotte”, and him just renovating the stadium i just don’t see it right now, plus where does he even move where he won’t lose money?
I hope so YE been fan 20 years almost it would suck for them move. Do u think they can get back competitive again eventually? I’m hoping they can be good again for awhile soon maybe a super bowl contention again one day. I kinda feel like Matt Rhule could be another Pete Carroll what he did with Seattle Seahawks he built them very slowly year by year and eventually they won it all became competitive
That's what happens when you try keeping up with Joneses the owners of the top brand in sports...he may have more money, but that doesn't help you when you're the owner of a team players don't wanna play for and one of the least attractive brands in sports.
You're totally right on that one. Where you think he'll move the team? Austin?
That point you just made is mute...sorry..if they lose games they still make money....
Take your trolling ass on...
don’t forget before the hedge funds tepper was a debt collector
Seriously?
Once again....SC dropped the ball...as they did the first time with the Panthers....smh..
It's his money and he can spend it like he sees fit.
I was looking forward to see this happening, but it's not😤😤😤
I guess we'll see.
No biggie. Lived in the Carolinas for a few years. There aren't any Panthers fans. Plenty of Cowboys and Steeler fanatics. Never saw anyone in local team colors..lol.
Hahaha, that's great.
There are alot of panthers fans here wym?, cowboys and steelers fans are just the most flashy for some reason lol
There is a lot of panthers fans in the Carolina’s
Bc the north always invading the Carolina’s
Agreed.lol
Would be easier to watch without the annoying edits.
So don't watch it asshole
Rock Hill tried to bait Tepper assuming if he drop 200 million he won't back out. Lol Tepper is a business man. He probably lost 200 million in a day before and gained it back the next. Tepper ain't no bitxh
The tax payers not stupid.