New Track in N.J. - LotusTalk

wallabyguy · 11-22-2005, 12:58 PM

Get ready for 2007 Club111 members!

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Millville OKs $100 million motorsports park

Associated Press

MILLVILLE, N.J. - A plan to build a $100 million motor sports park in this Cumberland County community got the green light from city planners, a major step for a proposal feared by some for the noise it will generate but cheered by others for the jobs it will create.

Construction is expected to begin in March on the park, which will feature a 4.1-mile racetrack, restaurants, a driving school, a classic car gallery and hotels on a 700-acre site near the Millville Airport. Once completed in spring 2007, the park will employ about 1,500 people in full- and part-time jobs.

"It will be a huge economic and educational benefit to the area," said Barry Taylor, a former president of Wheaton Village glass works, who campaigned for the track.

About 100 people turned out Monday night for the city Planning Board's vote, including several people who live near the proposed site and are concerned about noise from the race cars.

But others eagerly await the opening of the park, including Dave Morris, a race car driver from Ocean City.

"I would like to be able to race nearer to my home," Morris told The Press of Atlantic City"

Vangman · 11-23-2005, 09:46 AM

Robert, how far down in Jersey is that?

Vangman · 11-25-2005, 02:06 PM

That's quite a ways down. I was hoping it was closer to NY.

Ridgemanron · 11-25-2005, 04:00 PM

If they want to have The Ridgeman sing The Motor
Silk National Anthem on site they will have to build
it closer to N.Y..

Surferjer · 11-28-2005, 08:08 AM

Although that track is a long way from home, it will have a large skidpad that the SJR SCCA club will use for autoxing! The agreement is already in place.

Apparently all the environmental issues (and a lawsuit) are already settled so the race facility looks to be a go.

Vangman · 11-29-2005, 09:17 AM

Any info on a possible kart track on site?

Surferjer · 11-29-2005, 11:42 AM

No kart track schedule yet. I understand the place will be called Thunderbolt Raceway. There will be a karting track!!!

http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/htm..._overview.html

Stan · 11-29-2005, 12:14 PM

How large is the autocross zone? We really need some nice big sites here in the NE. Ideally large enuf and nice enuf for a Nat'l Tour event.

Jay · 11-29-2005, 02:19 PM

the site has been in the works for a while. Apparently it has the zoning, so it may have less issues

http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/

and there's some interesting support, too (ARGC)

http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release...ease_id=101709

looks like fun...

Surferjer · 11-30-2005, 05:52 AM

Stan, I do not have the dimensions but there will be a large skidpad that supposedly will be perfect for autoxing. Even if it's only twice the size of the current SJR lot it would be a big improvement for the region. And it's supposed to be flat, unlike the Philly region's Ripken, which is so sloped and full of obstacles. So I look forward to seeing what it turns out to be. Unfortunately, it'll be 2007 before it's done.

Evl · 11-30-2005, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferjer

Stan, I do not have the dimensions but there will be a large skidpad that supposedly will be perfect for autoxing. Even if it's only twice the size of the current SJR lot it would be a big improvement for the region. And it's supposed to be flat, unlike the Philly region's Ripken, which is so sloped and full of obstacles. So I look forward to seeing what it turns out to be. Unfortunately, it'll be 2007 before it's done.

I can understand why you don't like poles and pot-holes, but flat seems boring to me. Great for tuning, sure, but I love the "elevation changes" we get in WDCR. On the other hand, try beating a Z06 with an uphil charge after a harpin.

Surferjer · 11-30-2005, 08:27 AM

Elevation changes make it interesting for sure, but Ripken is a bit over the top with troughs, poles, holes, and indentations. DC sounds fun and I'll be down there to do battle with you next season, Chris. One more thought on Thunderbolt-a new flat lot, if big enough, could allow course designers to emulate a National-style course, which I would become a regular SJR guy for! The polar opposite of what SJR has been for years. I just don't know how big the lot is...

Vangman · 12-01-2005, 09:52 AM

I hope this comes thru because those are some great looking tracks!

11-22-2005, 12:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
wallabyguy Not Dead Yet Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,896	New Track in N.J. Get ready for 2007 Club111 members! " Millville OKs $100 million motorsports park Associated Press MILLVILLE, N.J. - A plan to build a $100 million motor sports park in this Cumberland County community got the green light from city planners, a major step for a proposal feared by some for the noise it will generate but cheered by others for the jobs it will create. Construction is expected to begin in March on the park, which will feature a 4.1-mile racetrack, restaurants, a driving school, a classic car gallery and hotels on a 700-acre site near the Millville Airport. Once completed in spring 2007, the park will employ about 1,500 people in full- and part-time jobs. "It will be a huge economic and educational benefit to the area," said Barry Taylor, a former president of Wheaton Village glass works, who campaigned for the track. About 100 people turned out Monday night for the city Planning Board's vote, including several people who live near the proposed site and are concerned about noise from the race cars. But others eagerly await the opening of the park, including Dave Morris, a race car driver from Ocean City. "I would like to be able to race nearer to my home," Morris told The Press of Atlantic City" __________________ former Lotus Sales Robert (aka Sith Lord of LBL) 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

11-23-2005, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Vangman Karting Maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 1,121	Robert, how far down in Jersey is that? __________________ Northeast E-Talk/Club111 Regional Coordinator! The NE 2008 Calendar ------------------------------------- Nothing quells chaos and disorder faster than the threat of total planetary annihilation. - Governor Tarkin acting commander of the first Death Star Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. - Barry Melrose Measure your coffin, does it measure up to your lust? - Iron Maiden

11-25-2005, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vangman Karting Maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 1,121	That's quite a ways down. I was hoping it was closer to NY. __________________ Northeast E-Talk/Club111 Regional Coordinator! The NE 2008 Calendar ------------------------------------- Nothing quells chaos and disorder faster than the threat of total planetary annihilation. - Governor Tarkin acting commander of the first Death Star Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. - Barry Melrose Measure your coffin, does it measure up to your lust? - Iron Maiden

11-28-2005, 08:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Although that track is a long way from home, it will have a large skidpad that the SJR SCCA club will use for autoxing! The agreement is already in place. Apparently all the environmental issues (and a lawsuit) are already settled so the race facility looks to be a go. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

11-29-2005, 09:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vangman Karting Maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 1,121	Any info on a possible kart track on site? __________________ Northeast E-Talk/Club111 Regional Coordinator! The NE 2008 Calendar ------------------------------------- Nothing quells chaos and disorder faster than the threat of total planetary annihilation. - Governor Tarkin acting commander of the first Death Star Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. - Barry Melrose Measure your coffin, does it measure up to your lust? - Iron Maiden

11-25-2005, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ridgemanron Ridge Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,268	If they want to have The Ridgeman sing The Motor Silk National Anthem on site they will have to build it closer to N.Y..

11-29-2005, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	No kart track schedule yet. I understand the place will be called Thunderbolt Raceway. There will be a karting track!!! http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/htm..._overview.html __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor) Last edited by Surferjer : 11-29-2005 at 11:45 AM.

11-29-2005, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,927	How large is the autocross zone? We really need some nice big sites here in the NE. Ideally large enuf and nice enuf for a Nat'l Tour event.

11-29-2005, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 113	the site has been in the works for a while. Apparently it has the zoning, so it may have less issues http://www.njmotorsportspark.com/ and there's some interesting support, too (ARGC) http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release...ease_id=101709 looks like fun...

11-30-2005, 05:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Stan, I do not have the dimensions but there will be a large skidpad that supposedly will be perfect for autoxing. Even if it's only twice the size of the current SJR lot it would be a big improvement for the region. And it's supposed to be flat, unlike the Philly region's Ripken, which is so sloped and full of obstacles. So I look forward to seeing what it turns out to be. Unfortunately, it'll be 2007 before it's done. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

11-30-2005, 08:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Elevation changes make it interesting for sure, but Ripken is a bit over the top with troughs, poles, holes, and indentations. DC sounds fun and I'll be down there to do battle with you next season, Chris. One more thought on Thunderbolt-a new flat lot, if big enough, could allow course designers to emulate a National-style course, which I would become a regular SJR guy for! The polar opposite of what SJR has been for years. I just don't know how big the lot is... __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

12-01-2005, 09:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vangman Karting Maniac Join Date: May 2004 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 1,121	I hope this comes thru because those are some great looking tracks! __________________ Northeast E-Talk/Club111 Regional Coordinator! The NE 2008 Calendar ------------------------------------- Nothing quells chaos and disorder faster than the threat of total planetary annihilation. - Governor Tarkin acting commander of the first Death Star Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. - Barry Melrose Measure your coffin, does it measure up to your lust? - Iron Maiden

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