A new TRACK

[dasyndromekid]

my old lady and i are coming into some cash and were maybe thinking of build a track are there any spots that would be ideal to build one. i was thinkin there is a old airport in the 7 cities. so if any one has a idea please let us know

[10seclx]

hope you have a few mil cus thats about what it will take

[gotchevyluv?]

what kind of "Track" are we talking about here? it wont take no few mil to build a decent track. its not that easy to just up and build a track. it will take alot to get it done in this area, 7 cities. but if you come with the right attitude you might could pull it off. be sure to mention that your doing it to keep the racing off of the streets though.

[Deirdrea ccchr]

my old lady and i are coming into some cash and were maybe thinking of build a track are there any spots that would be ideal to build one. i was thinkin there is a old airport in the 7 cities. so if any one has a idea please let us know

Dream on, again let me say this, its not the money, it is getting the land and applying for a strip, getting permits, applying to the city councils, strip certification, insurance.

If the city of chesapeake turned down NASCAR for a track, where only 6 races a year would be run, do you think a strip stands a chance? Besides there are many strips within 1 to 3 hrs away. Do what the rest of us do, DRIVE to a local strip and support them.

[benflagg]

Yea it would be nice, but im not optomistic. It would take a whole hell of a lot of money, and some politicaly persuasive power.

[DOHC crx VTEC]

Good luck, and may god be with you;). It's gonna take alotttt more than money bro.

[sucio7]

politics can be handle if u know the right people. make sure is rural area away from community. good luck with it.anything is possible if u put your mind into it.

[elambz]

politics can be handle if u know the right people. make sure is rural area away from community. good luck with it.anything is possible if u put your mind into it.
Except in this area, rural is becoming more and more built up.

[To0C0oL]

Dream on, again let me say this, its not the money, it is getting the land and applying for a strip, getting permits, applying to the city councils, strip certification, insurance.

If the city of chesapeake turned down NASCAR for a track, where only 6 races a year would be run, do you think a strip stands a chance? Besides there are many strips within 1 to 3 hrs away. Do what the rest of us do, DRIVE to a local strip and support them.

NASCAR was not turned down..

NASCAR gave HAMPTON ROADS a deal with you decide where a track will be built, and we will give you 2 Cup races a year..

The "Seven cities" couldnt decide how to devide the profit, where to build it, ETC and NASCAR moved along..

[WishIHadaSilvia]

It would be nice to have an actual track, not another 1/4 mile crap whole, something with some turns in it so the Auto-X clubs could have a real place to drive and local road racers could practice somewhere...but yeah it will take a load of money and a whole lot of loops to jump through.

[MAD_DOHC]

my old lady and i are coming into some cash and were maybe thinking of build a track are there any spots that would be ideal to build one. i was thinkin there is a old airport in the 7 cities. so if any one has a idea please let us know


hahaha

[SimplistikTA]

All I can say is if you are serious, good luck to you. From what I have seen/heard, you have quite a challenge ahead of you. Otherwise don't even waste your time posting about it. If you do really go ahead with this, please keep us updated on the progress.

[B18A1Integra]

Just have a rural area and make sure its got black top surface. I like normal asphalt but it would be nice if we had a black top race track and i don't know i would say just make it like a big parking lot and then you could change the lay out for certain event or may be a road course.

[asianmuscle]

id say somewhere along 58 in suffolk its extremely rural and there is an airport right there so im sure if the people around can handle planes taking off then they can tolerate some cars. but then youd also have to build the road from scratch and its not cheap at all, to get my moms resturant re-paved they wanted around 2k for a 30 space parking lot, shit would be fun though and also if you dont have enough money you can ask local business owners to invest under a corperation contract so you can sell part of your company.

[laird]

look for investors first, you're going to need a detailed business plan

[sumospeed.com]

my old lady and i are coming into some cash and were maybe thinking of build a track are there any spots that would be ideal to build one. i was thinkin there is a old airport in the 7 cities. so if any one has a idea please let us know
heres a link to the last failed attempt at getting a track in this area.should give you a pretty good idea of what your about take on.good luck.
http://www.dragva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90935&highlight=creeds

[The_rabbit1]

I had backing 3yrs ago and three of the cities shot me down. if they've changed their minds it'd work, if not then it won't and yes it wiil cost well over 3million. and that's just for a 1/4 mile track.

[Lord Humongous]

my old lady and i are coming into some cash and were maybe thinking of build a track are there any spots that would be ideal to build one. i was thinkin there is a old airport in the 7 cities. so if any one has a idea please let us know


Hahahaha....him and his old lady.

Dream on.

[Cancer]

everyone has been saying negative things i wish you the best of luck. I would look out in the glouchester or matthews county area. My parents buy alot of land out there.

[Deirdrea ccchr]

NASCAR was not turned down..

NASCAR gave HAMPTON ROADS a deal with you decide where a track will be built, and we will give you 2 Cup races a year..

The "Seven cities" couldnt decide how to devide the profit, where to build it, ETC and NASCAR moved along..

Thanks for the info, thats the reason we got American Drag Club

[Deirdrea ccchr]

I wish him the best of luck, but if there is another track close , both will suffer. I give you a thumbs up, when i wanted a car show on the boardwalk, i was told i was nuts and it would never happen, wellllllll we are in our 10th year! But there is so much to consider, investors is what you will need. That 3 mil quoted is real damn close, then you can count on being in the red a long time!

Buy a resturant with a big parking lot for everyone to cruz in !!!!!

Buy another resturant and make it 50's style, room for lots of cars and such. Put your waitress' on skates. Have a playground for the kids at both
Have a lot large enough to have car shows.

And my friend you will become rich!
Dee

[s-10_dragger]

my old lady and i are coming into some cash and were maybe thinking of build a track are there any spots that would be ideal to build one. i was thinkin there is a old airport in the 7 cities. so if any one has a idea please let us know

:bs:

[aemracing2006]

Best of luck man.
Thats all i can say.


Over 3 mil just for a 1/4 mile... :wow:

[Homemade WRX]

It would be nice to have an actual track, not another 1/4 mile crap whole, something with some turns in it so the Auto-X clubs could have a real place to drive and local road racers could practice somewhere...but yeah it will take a load of money and a whole lot of loops to jump through.
yup...I've got an awesome auto-x (high speed driving) spot in mind but it'll take a few years...
won't quite be a road course...more like the test track on top gear

[pny1uv]

lets think possitive guys!! of course it wont be easy, but anything is possible! good luck on your mission!!

[KhanArtisT]

So um, did the thread starter like die?

[MajorsEF]

same thing i was wondering he didnt post at all maybe him and his old lady arent getting any money or these guys crushed his hopes and dreams

[White Pinoy]

same thing i was wondering he didnt post at all maybe him and his old lady arent getting any money or these guys crushed his hopes and dreams

i hope not. I think its cool i mean what does everyone else have to lose he isnt asking for money or he has yet to ask for peoples signature for a petition. I hope he follows through itll be a great investment bc of the high populated area and no track.



P.S. I wish i could stumble into enough money to build/buy a track.

[blasko]

i hope it works out and he keeps a list at the gate of every dragva hater, and doenst let them in.


being realistic is one thing, but being a dick is uncalled for.

[NsMoBoy]

My business should pick up here in the next year, if you get a good amount of investors which will be somewhat difficult id love to help invest in this, i know a ton of people want it to happen but the reality overshadows everyones dreams lol.

[SPAWN]

i hope it works out and he keeps a list at the gate of every dragva hater, and doenst let them in.


being realistic is one thing, but being a dick is uncalled for.


i most certainly agree with this guy......if your serious about it and your willing to take the chances ....go for it.....myself and im sure others out there will gladly help out any way we can........keep on truckin brother.....

[CarShowz]

Hey!!!!!! I've been hearing that Chesapeake, just happens to have 14million extra dollars just laying around.........Its been on the radio off and on all day, and they are undecided on what to do with it.......We should try to jump on that:D

[slky]

yup...I've got an awesome auto-x (high speed driving) spot in mind but it'll take a few years...
won't quite be a road course...more like the test track on top gear
This sounds like "Dragon's Lair" which is supposed to be a course near New Kent (1/2 to Richmond), something like VIR. Does anyone know how that thing stands? I understand that every thing is ready "on paper", but lacks $$. Maybe the thread starter should contact their people. (However, it appears that the thread starter has flushed out.)

[blah]

Hey!!!!!! I've been hearing that Chesapeake, just happens to have 14million extra dollars just laying around.........Its been on the radio off and on all day, and they are undecided on what to do with it.......We should try to jump on that:D
That's because the fucking property taxes are through the fucking roof. How the hell does a house gain 85k in one year?

[Lord Humongous]

i hope it works out and he keeps a list at the gate of every dragva hater, and doenst let them in.


being realistic is one thing, but being a dick is uncalled for.
I don't think I'm being a dick, but I find it hard to believe that this kid (and his Old Lady...he's only 23 *snicker) is going to come into enough money to

1. Buy enough land in a location feasible for a track
2. Build the track to the correct specs to midigate safety, insurance, and local ordance concerns
3. Be able to curcumvent or allevate community laws
4. Hire workers and run the track
5. Pay all the required taxes

I mean we're talking at least a couple of million on the cheap side. Do you really think this kid is coming into $2 million plus?

[MAD_DOHC]

How the hell does a house gain 85k in one year?

Because stupid motherfuckers pay more for a house than its worth. 99% of the time your assesment is still less than what you sold/could sell your house for anyway.

[tommygunn89hb]

i dont think that he could come up with that kind of money but then again who am i to voice my oppinion only time will tell only time wil tell we will all be sticking our foot in our mouths if he really does do it

[Silverbullet86]

if u can pull it off, then we'll all love u LOL.

My dream weekend track would be kinda like a huge parking lotish area where you can rent out certain sections by putting up mobile barriers to setup a small autocross or drift course. Perhaps even a reserved 1/4 mile strip. But im sure that requires ALOT of land.

[92slwhatch]

BUILD IT IN VA BEACH!!!!

[Lord Humongous]

And we'll all be dead by the time that happens...

Try not to be that dumb

[SmallBlock_DC2]

Damn guys, this was one trial member who couldn't handle the cruel initiation of the dragva's top assholes. Haha. I guess we wont be getting a local 1/4 mile track now, too bad :(

Next???

[Deirdrea ccchr]

Damn guys, this was one trial member who couldn't handle the cruel initiation of the dragva's top assholes. Haha. I guess we wont be getting a local 1/4 mile track now, too bad :(

Next???

What he said
:D

[slky]

:mad: Can the administrators please lock this thread? We've heard it all. If there is some NEW matter on this subject, start a new thread. Thanks.

[zeenon53]

This kid would be a god if he could open a track locally!

[VB2NER]

I wish him the best of luck, but if there is another track close , both will suffer. I give you a thumbs up, when i wanted a car show on the boardwalk, i was told i was nuts and it would never happen, wellllllll we are in our 10th year! But there is so much to consider, investors is what you will need. That 3 mil quoted is real damn close, then you can count on being in the red a long time!

Buy a resturant with a big parking lot for everyone to cruz in !!!!!

Buy another resturant and make it 50's style, room for lots of cars and such. Put your waitress' on skates. Have a playground for the kids at both
Have a lot large enough to have car shows.

And my friend you will become rich!
Dee

very true

[zeenon53]

I have a restaurant with a big lot on the OBX, wanna come down here for a show?

[Armenian]

I have a restaurant with a big lot on the OBX, wanna come down here for a show?

i'll come down to OBX and do a stunt show for you if your interested.

Please follow this link to see video of what im talking about:

http://www.vadriven.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146052

-Alvin

[civicgirlie]

how about this......i have some land....we can cut some trees down and make a dirt race track......fuck publicity shit its my land and ill do what i want!!!

[Armenian]

how about this......i have some land....we can cut some trees down and make a dirt race track......fuck publicity shit its my land and ill do what i want!!!

Lets make it pavement--im in

[civicgirlie]

man pavement costs money and i aint got it, it dont cost me nothing to cut some damn trees down lol

[Cobra4B]

how about this......i have some land....we can cut some trees down and make a dirt race track......fuck publicity shit its my land and ill do what i want!!!
Yeah... then the first person who gets hurt, sues your ass for all you have and you're done.

[Armenian]

man pavement costs money and i aint got it, it dont cost me nothing to cut some damn trees down lol

its pricey but it depends on how big a spot im talking like tennis court size--

[SimplistikTA]

Yeah... then the first person who gets hurt, sues your ass for all you have and you're done.
Exactly. You would have to get with a lawyer and draw up a waiver for EVERYONE(not just drivers) to sign when they pulled up. That would also mean pulling your own security and not enjoying the gathering as much unless you close it off after only so many people. Then the whole community couldn't enjoy it. Trust me I thought about this already. It would only be good for you and a few friends you trust, and even frends can get sue happy if they get hurt.

[Armenian]

i won't sue i promise

[Deirdrea ccchr]

I just dont get it, all this talk about a new track, why dont you just use the ones that are all around us? Oh i remember now, you want one close to you. Lets say no more than 10 mins right? Well that means we will need about 10 tracks to make that possible. Thats one in Norfolk, va beach, portsmouth,NN,back bay, pungo,hampton, see where i am going with this? Just drive those cars to a local track and have fun.

[Armenian]

I just dont get it, all this talk about a new track, why dont you just use the ones that are all around us? Oh i remember now, you want one close to you. Lets say no more than 10 mins right? Well that means we will need about 10 tracks to make that possible. Thats one in Norfolk, va beach, portsmouth,NN,back bay, pungo,hampton, see where i am going with this? Just drive those cars to a local track and have fun.

Im talking about MOTORCYCLES.

Local tracks??? What, Langley Speedway? LOL U can't be serious--those leeches want 15 dollars just to enter--sorry but the $$ I pay for gas to drive all the way up in hampton and back plus an entry fee is'nt worth it. Actually I drive to Hampton all the time to ride--I was up there yesterday all day----we got a piece of concrete somewhere hidden on private property where nobody pays to enter and its fun.

I have no problem whatsoever driving 35-40 minutes to operate my motorcycle on a legal ground.

1. If Langley did'nt charge to use their track, I would happily drive my ass up there and use them.

2. They dont let motorcycles out there everyday--I practice almost everyday usually every other day so that's out of the question.

Only solution is to build a small piece of pavement in your yard and do what you want in your OWN controlled environment.

[Deirdrea ccchr]

Im talking about MOTORCYCLES.

Local tracks??? What, Langley Speedway? LOL U can't be serious--those leeches want 15 dollars just to enter--sorry but the $$ I pay for gas to drive all the way up in hampton and back plus an entry fee is'nt worth it. Actually I drive to Hampton all the time to ride--I was up there yesterday all day----we got a piece of concrete somewhere hidden on private property where nobody pays to enter and its fun.

I have no problem whatsoever driving 35-40 minutes to operate my motorcycle on a legal ground.

1. If Langley did'nt charge to use their track, I would happily drive my ass up there and use them.

2. They dont let motorcycles out there everyday--I practice almost everyday usually every other day so that's out of the question.

Only solution is to build a small piece of pavement in your yard and do what you want in your OWN controlled environment.


When did this 1/4 drag strip thread turn into a motorcycle track?
As for a strip for the bikes i know nothing about, i alsways go to slades. And yes i also ride. And have since i was little. The only stunt riding i do is to try not get run down by idiots in cars and such.

As for Langley, if they didnt charge where do you think the money to run the track comes from?

[Armenian]

When did this 1/4 drag strip thread turn into a motorcycle track?
As for a strip for the bikes i know nothing about, i alsways go to slades. And yes i also ride. And have since i was little. The only stunt riding i do is to try not get run down by idiots in cars and such.

All i need is a small lot the size of a tennis court to stunt in the cops are coming down on us mega hard ever since that article on extreme motorcycle riders in the paper the other day.



As for Langley, if they didnt charge where do you think the money to run the track comes from?

THE CROWD, SPONSORS, VENDORS. LANGLEY is GAY. I'll NEVER pay out of my own pocket to do a stunt show at a track that brings THEM business UNLESS its for a legit charity I have no problem donating money and putting on a show for charity.

I payed the money last year and we did a little show for them just as like a little exhibition so they could see what we could do. But they did'nt really support us because the next time we tried going there for a show they wanted 30 dollars PER pit entry so that conversation ended rather quickly i thought they were joking!

I don't know if they got a different guy calling the shots there now, but unless they kill the entry fee I'll never support them. I'm not asking for much I'm not even asking for them to PAY me! This should be in their advantage--Scratch my back and I'll scratch your back. If not they can keep their track. LOL that rhymed LOL

-Alvin

[skr00zloose]

yeah, i was out at langley the first day too. it was bunch of crap. they charged us to do a show FOR THEM, and gave us the most beat up piece of concrete in the whole infield to practice on. then they give us about 3 minutes to put on a show FOR THEM, while the ricer/tuners/whatever you wanna call them get the track for the rest of the hours we were out there. no thanks.

langley blows. i wouldn't take my car or bike out there for free, let alone pay for it.

as for other tracks? what other tracks? vmp is a drive. richmond dragway is beat the hell up. i mean, i can't expect there to be a track right down the street, but cmon, if you wanna play at the track, you have to drive way the hell out of the area. that cuts way back on people's opportunities to actually get any seat time. not everyone can clear thier schedule for that long to make it out that far.

[SimplistikTA]

On top of all that gas is rather expesive to drive my Trans Am close to 50 miles just to go do what I love. It is just too much of an expense for me to drive there every weekend.

[laird]

make it a limited liability company

[jeepster]

my old lady and i are coming into some cash and were maybe thinking of build a track are there any spots that would be ideal to build one. i was thinkin there is a old airport in the 7 cities. so if any one has a idea please let us know


contact me about this i have all the info you need to start this track. business plan ,cost and vendors

[mopar#1]

On top of all that gas is rather expesive to drive my Trans Am close to 50 miles just to go do what I love. It is just too much of an expense for me to drive there every weekend.


Don't wine I drive 30-40 miles to the closest one to me every fridaynight if its not raining, I have a Pontiac WS-6 too, the closest track to me is summerduck or colonial beach,

[boostnSOHC]

dood...just make a dirt track...with a big ass neon pink and green sign "drive at your own fucking risk" its neon pink...and it says "FUCKING"..not -in....-ing...people cant miss it....you cant get sewed...everybodys happy...

[nuke0907]

if u can pull it off, then we'll all love u LOL.

My dream weekend track would be kinda like a huge parking lotish area where you can rent out certain sections by putting up mobile barriers to setup a small autocross or drift course. Perhaps even a reserved 1/4 mile strip. But im sure that requires ALOT of land.


this is exactly what they did in San Diego when i was living there. it was at Qualcomm stadium where the Chargers play. on weekends there was a spot of the parking lot with cones and you could do time trials and stuff. it also had a drag strip that was open on friday nights. that was a very good idea IMO. i just wish they could do something like that here. i've really been wanting to do some auto-x in my 240.