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[Terry M.]

Re: You got what I meant Mike – thanks

I'm a little sorry I only recently found out about this endeavor. It would have been nice to dress up and attend the open house.
I am curious how much of that expensive machinery is owned by dealers, and how much is in private hands. I noted a trailer advertising a business preparing race cars, and dealer plates on a Lotus. On the other hand, it was encouraging to see a Mustang prominently featured in the photos.
The details of the promised extensive track time beg for answers as well. All in all it is an intriguing concept.

[Mike Cobine]

Chicago Region looking for this a long time

When I was in Chicago Region SCCA in '95 and '96, there was lots of talk about this type of project. At Blackhawk one weekend, there were plans for a track which may be this one and the premise was a private club where you joined like a country club. Of course, many discussed the costs, although no one knew then what they would be, and all cringed at the thought of $10,000, $15,000, or so for a membership.

However, in light of track rentals, the cost per track time is relatively low. About 10 years ago, rental on some northeast road courses ran $10,000. The last rental rate I heard for Roebling Road was about 8 years ago and was around $3000 for a limited number of people. Some people would rent the track, go out with a few close friends to share the costs, and have 8 hours or more of track time. An organized club with all proper insurances could rent roughly the same rate.

If you went out one day a week, you'd have 52 days for $15,000 or $20,000 if you wait. That is only around $300 a day and falls in line with just about any practice days at any track.

You'd have to have lots of spendable income, then a couple of thousand for a day of playing is fine. If you are a serious racer, then lots of days are a necessity to hone your skill.

I noticed the site had a place for track rentals, so no doubt they will begin renting the track to organizations to recoup some costs. So a push on the NCCC clubs in the area may get you a chance to be there. Likewise, MWSCC will probably get an in sometime. And while SCCA is mainly Blackhawk Farms and Road America, a track in their backyard is bound to capture a date or two if the rental isn't out of line. After all, who doesn't want to tow 40 miles vs. 150.