New track in western Mass?

**Karaya One** · 07-31-07, 08:16 AM

Palmer would make for a short ride to track days!

MassLive.com

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 07-31-07, 08:18 AM

all my dreams!!!!

**Doc** · 07-31-07, 08:22 AM

"Patullo said racing will be restricted to cars and go-carts."

**Karaya One** · 07-31-07, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Doc

"Patullo said racing will be restricted to cars and go-carts."

I bet his eyes can be opened to bikes and the added revenue he could generate.

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 07-31-07, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by Karaya One

I bet his eyes can be opened to bikes and the added revenue he could generate.

but it could affect the way the course is designed - ie run-off or other design aspects...

**Karaya One** · 07-31-07, 08:36 AM

Well, they mention Lime Rock. This track would work for bikes if not for the right up the hill after No Name Straight. I've been on it before in my GTi and though short the bike can play there with a few changes.

As long as they don't do a Watkins Glen and just coat the track in Armco it will be fine. Barber and Miller are two modern courses that work for everything.

Hopefully, some SCCA guys ride bikes and bring this up in the design phase.

**ku996r** · 07-31-07, 08:37 AM

its not like loudon is a well design track for motorcycles. we all have no choice but to do track days there, because its the closest.

I would be happy just to know there is a track within 45 mins driving from my house.

**ChR1s** · 07-31-07, 09:08 AM

New Page 4

Q: What would go on at the proposed motorsports facility?

A: It would be rented to businesses and clubs for driver education, motor vehicle testing and demonstration, and competition. Only automobiles and go-carts would run here; the facility would not be used for oval-track stock car racing, drag racing, or motorcycles. Renters would include groups like the following:

Businesses that provide driver training to teenagers, corporate clients, emergency services, and law enforcement.

Driving clubs that offer performance driver education and competition to their members.

Automotive manufacturers for demonstrations to dealers and prospective customers.

Automotive businesses and product manufacturers for the testing of such products as shock absorbers and tires.

I'll bend the ear of someone that I know of that knows something about this, and see if I can't get a reason for the ommision of motorcycles. I suspect fear of noise is one reason, as it was for Moto Town.

**xxdcmast** · 07-31-07, 11:02 AM

GET ER DONE!!!! we need a new track.

**trixiegotspd** · 07-31-07, 11:07 AM

i know they do Karting at Lime Rock but why dont they do bikes?

**The Snowman** · 07-31-07, 11:13 AM

I go by that area every other weekend. It'd be nice to actually get to see some racing.

Loudon is just too far from me to be convenient.

**smf** · 07-31-07, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by ku996r

its not like loudon is a well design track for motorcycles. we all have no choice but to do track days there, because its the closest.

I would be happy just to know there is a track within 45 mins driving from my house.

loudon isn't the safest place out there, but it also doesnt have armco around it. it'll depend on how the track is built...

**Paul_E_D** · 07-31-07, 06:07 PM

I'm gonna hold my breath til this one gets built.

**OreoGaborio** · 07-31-07, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Paul_E_D

I'm gonna hold my breath til this one gets built.

good luck, Paul

KB · 07-31-07, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Paul_E_D

I'm gonna hold my breath til this one gets built.

Dude breath you're gonna die!!!

KB

**TheIglu** · 07-31-07, 09:01 PM

Don't worry, once Tamworth is finished we'll have three places to ride!

**daviid** · 08-02-07, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by trixiegotspd

i know they do Karting at Lime Rock but why dont they do bikes?

there is a corner comming off a straigt that you can jump and go off track easily

**Crash Dummy Denno** · 08-02-07, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by TheIglu

Don't worry, once Tamworth is finished we'll have three places to ride!

tamworth?

**Tricky Mike** · 08-02-07, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by TheIglu

Don't worry, once Tamworth is finished we'll have three places to ride!

Ha... Right, right... I had completely forgotten about Tamworth.

**Paul_E_D** · 08-02-07, 12:31 PM

Phfoooooooooh! (huge exhale) Is it finished yet? I was sarting to turn blue...

**Tricky Mike** · 08-02-07, 12:34 PM

I think they're bolting up the last of the Armco as I type...

**lady flyin' low** · 08-02-07, 12:35 PM

i'm really hoping they open their eyes to bikes! i go to school in amherst which is right down the street

**WebCrush** · 08-02-07, 04:38 PM

Lets not forget Rausch Creek as well.

**PPS26** · 08-02-07, 05:13 PM

all the land they cleared for tamworth has since regrown and needs to be cleared again haha tamworth will never happen

**UnderDog** · 08-02-07, 06:16 PM

A new track around here would be sweet!

New track in western Mass?

Thread Tools