DAWSONVILLE RESIDENTS and OTHER RACING ENTHUSIAST: We really need your help!

[green91]

After reading some on their site, i really don't see a lot of hope for it passing in Dawson county. They spent millions of dollars on thunder road assuming that because of dawson's nascar heritage that it would be a success.. they ended up putting city hall and a few other county offices in it just to pay bills because it was a flop.

The prices on their site are for a top-tier track.. it would be building a place thats out financial reach of approx 98%+ of residents to even use the facility, yet local taxpayers etc will brunt the majority of the impact fees, etc. Plus be realistic, this location would be 45+mins north of Atlanta, would most people even be willing to spend mega bucks and still make the commute?

Don't get me wrong, id like a motorsports park nearby. I just dont think its a feasible option.

[Tracy]

After reading some on their site, i really don't see a lot of hope for it passing in Dawson county. They spent millions of dollars on thunder road assuming that because of dawson's nascar heritage that it would be a success.. they ended up putting city hall and a few other county offices in it just to pay bills because it was a flop.

The prices on their site are for a top-tier track.. it would be building a place thats out financial reach of approx 98%+ of residents to even use the facility, yet local taxpayers etc will brunt the majority of the impact fees, etc. Plus be realistic, this location would be 45+mins north of Atlanta, would most people even be willing to spend mega bucks and still make the commute?

Don't get me wrong, id like a motorsports park nearby. I just dont think its a feasible option.

What are the impact fees?

[green91]

What are the impact fees?

Meaning maintaining and increasing roadways, utilities, water etc.

[Tracy]

Meaning maintaining and increasing roadways, utilities, water etc.

They went over this at the meeting. Supposedly the impact fees are minimal to none since they will not be using city/county water/sewer, etc. It's a LEED facility and I think the first one (track country club) in the country.

I'd rather commute 45 minutes than several hours or more to get to a track.

True the museum was a flop, but have you seen it? It's whack. NOTHING interesting there AT ALL. It's like 5 sq ft

[1SICKLEX]

After reading some on their site, i really don't see a lot of hope for it passing in Dawson county. They spent millions of dollars on thunder road assuming that because of dawson's nascar heritage that it would be a success.. they ended up putting city hall and a few other county offices in it just to pay bills because it was a flop.

The prices on their site are for a top-tier track.. it would be building a place thats out financial reach of approx 98%+ of residents to even use the facility, yet local taxpayers etc will brunt the majority of the impact fees, etc. Plus be realistic, this location would be 45+mins north of Atlanta, would most people even be willing to spend mega bucks and still make the commute?

Don't get me wrong, id like a motorsports park nearby. I just dont think its a feasible option.

Tracks are RARELY for local residents. Most people travel their 4-8 times a year (sometimes even 2) for the opportunity to track their vehicle(s). The tracks I've been too in the SE do bring growth to the community around.

Look at Road Atlanta. It was nothing a few years ago. Now there is IMO TOO much development. So much now people that moved there AFTER the track at bishing about the noise.