116 New Track Projects List (Motorsport) p1
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This article is from the Motorsport FAQ, by A H Henry bspahh@midge.bath.ac.uk with numerous contributions by others.
116 New Track Projects List (Motorsport) p1
The New Track Projects List is a compilation of major race track
development projects announced or underway. I've tried to be as
accurate and comprehensive as possible. My major sources for the
information in the list were the key US racing publications: National
Speed Sport News, Racer, On Track, and Autoweek.
If you find errors, or have more detailed information on any of the
projects, or know of projects I've missed, please contact me [ George
Allegrezza, allegrezza@tnpubs.enet.dec.com.] In addition, I'd
appreciate it if you'd be kind enough to forward any information on
projects as they meet (or don't meet) significant milestones, such as
environmental impact statement approvals, construction starts, and the
like. Not all of these events will be covered in the racing press,
especially if a project is delayed or canceled.
I'm especially interested in any graphic material that illustrates
the projects' scope and design, such as artists' renderings and track
layouts. Often, the projects' draft environmental reports (DEIRs) will
contain this information. I'm hoping to include such material in a
future version of the list (provided it doesn't croak Andrew's server).
If you are able to provide hard copy material, I can make arrangements
to have it scanned in. Please contact me for a fax number or US mail
address.
This list ended up being totally US-centric. I would like to expand
the scope of the list to include all of the major racing countries, but
I don't have access to much information about track projects outside
the US. If you do, and you'd like to have the project included in the
NTPL, please send the information to me at
allegrezza@tnpubs.enet.dec.com.
As with most types of development projects, all plans are tentative
until ground-breaking occurs and construction starts, and developers
are notoriously optimistic by nature. A healthy dose of skepticism is
probably advisable, even for the the most accomplished of race track
developers. For example, it seems likely that only one or two of the
seven major projects planned for Southern California will come to
fruition.
Note that, of all the projects on the NTPL, only Homestead is
actually under construction.
Thanks to Dave Reninger for details on Maryland Motorsports Park.
Buttonwillow
Location:Near Bakersfield, California, USA
Nearest Large City:Los Angeles
Circuit type:2+ mile road circuit
Seating Capacity:unknown
Developers:Cal Club (SCCA Southern California chapter)
Site:Undeveloped
Projected Completion:unknown
Committed Race Dates:none
NIMBY Factor:Medium
Current Status: Cal Club needs $ 1 million in financing to begin work
on this road circuit, which is oriented towards club activities but
could hold a pro race.
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