There were approximately 100 people at the meeting this morning. Here's the important parts of what was presented:
A 60-acre parcel of land is available. Initial purchase discussion has already taken place. This is roughly the same size parcel of land as the old LACR in Palmdale. The land is currently zoned for future commercial/industrial developement so future housing issues are not a concern.
The local city politicians, and the politicians of adjacent cities, are in favor of development as a racing facility because they recognize the importance of the future financial impact to both Perris and the surrounding area
The future development will be governed by a board made up of local racers, and ownership of the facility will be by a local organization of racers
The next steps taken will be continuing negotiation to secure the land, development of conceptual building plans, and a focused environmental impact report. Everything will proceed "by-the-book".
Initial plans are for a facility similar to Auto Club Dragway at California Speedway in Fontana, complete with lights to allow for night racing.
Plans are for test & tune one evening during the week, and for weekly bracket racing events.
If everything goes perfect, racing could be reality by December 2012; but probably more like Spring 2013
I am on the email information list, as are all of todays attendees. I will keep you all advised of future information as this develops. Funding is currently being developed - I'll advise of future information regarding that as well as it is known.
