High Rock Raceway

[minimark]

There is a roadcourse trying to be developed off of HWY 85 in Spencer, NC. on an old textile mill site. See racehighrock.com for more info. There are some folks trying to oppose it for some very lame reasons that are not true to my understanding. If you would support a track there please go to petitiononline.com/hrir and sign showing your support. There will be a hearing for a permit at 7:00 August 2 in Spencer. The SCCA has ask that all that can, please show up and demonstrate your support in person. The major person trying to block construction is being represented pro bono by a lawyer from Virginia.....

[wscruiser]

Petition signed. Thanks for the info.

[wscruiser]

Link to petition
www.petitiononline.com/hrir (http://www.petitiononline.com/hrir)

[minimark]

Thanks for posting the link. Wasn't sure how to do that.:cool:

[MidnightDave]

Signature #1659 here...thanks for posting! I've heard rumors about this for a while...

[mcneil141]

Thanks for posting this. I will forward this to everyone I know.

Andy

[MINI Rog]

Signed it last night. It would be good to have our own track this close.

[HPUdrew]

I signed it and I'm passing it on to numerous people to continue signing it.

I wonder how much those condo's will cost and if you're allowed to live there year round or not. :-P

Drew

[minimark]

Anybody want to go to the hearing tonight in Spencer and show our support? Maybe grab some BBQ in Lexington afterwards?:cool:

[KillerKar]

I heard from somewhere that part of the opposition lies in the fact that part of the proposed layout is going to be on an old Civil War battlefield, the last (?) battle either of the war or of the war in NC ... That would not, to my way of thinking, be a "lame" reason to oppose it ... historic areas are having to fight developers tooth & nail these days ... can any one enlighten me here?

Laura

[N2MINI]

#1684 here signed in..

[wscruiser]

Here is a link to an article from Tuesdays local paper:

http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20070731/NEWS/707310334/1005/news (http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20070731/NEWS/707310334/1005/news)

[CooperSKart]

#1687 This would be way cool. I've always cast an envious eye up at Virginia & wondered why NC couldn't have something like that also.

[MidnightDave]

Crapola! I'm kind of with Becky on this one, hadn't heard this part--maybe he can find someplace else nearby?

They change the rules for developers ALL THE TIME, (I have two different buddies who are developers in GA), so that's a lame line of reasoning.

I really doubt VIR would fight this, if anything, it might bring more people into the world of road course events and let's face it, they're pretty set already.

I would like to see it happen, and hopefully in a socially consciencable, (yes, I make up my own words and phrases, get over it, I'm trying to make a point here), way.

[09mcs]

signed, going to pass it around

[N2MINI]

I guess my question for the people that oppose this with the reason of a civil war battle taken place there maybe????? What were they doing to preserve it, before this was offered up??? It's easy to find a reason to oppose almost anything, but be willing to go the distance for your reason..

[minimark]

The letter I received from the SCCA said that this was NOT the site of the battle mentioned by the opposing parties and that the battle did in fact take place close to this site at a railway station of some sorts. From my understanding the developers have offered to build something there to honor the battle. I am only passing on the info that I received. Personally I think this is great use of a track of land that has been for sale and unused for a very very long time. Even if the battle did take place there (which they say it did not) I still think that there should be someway to honor the past and the future at the same time...

[N2MINI]

I agree, and sounds like they are willing to do that..

[minianni]

From everything I've read so far, it is my understanding that this land is privately owned and not state property. So I question the "historical value". Neither the state, county or city have done anything to preserve this land. I have seen nothing on any map claiming it to be "historical". If its the land area I'm thinking of, according to the state topography maps the land belongs to Alcoa.

I just think some lady doesn't want a racetrack in her back yard! No one seemed to care about artifacts when the factory was built.

Steve

[TWISTER]

1713 signed

[wscruiser]

Here is a link to an article about last nights meeting concerning the HRIR.

http://www.the-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007708030338&source=email (http://www.the-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007708030338&source=email)

[minimark]

Good grief... Thanks for the link.

[wscruiser]

It looks like plans are go for the High Rock International Raceway.

http://www.the-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007708100336&source=email (http://www.the-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007708100336&source=email)

[minimark]

Let's go raciiiinnn!:cool: Track finished in Feb. '08!:D

[MidnightDave]

I'm in!!!!

[BlimeyCabrio]

I SOOOOO wish I could spring for one of the condos... Hmmm....

[MidnightDave]

Group buy! ;-)

[minimark]

Limited Partnership....;)

[DSRH]

AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

TO OWN AN IN-PERPETUITY
MEMBERSHIP
IN THE

HIGH ROCK RACE CLUB

An initial release of fifty individual memberships is being offered at $25,000.00 each. Members will have the exclusive use of the entire 2.15 mile road course on sixty pre-scheduled dates throughout the year. This membership is perpetual, meaning that it does not expire. The membership can be sold at market value, gifted to another individual or passed on to heirs. The only additional obligation of the membership is annual dues, payable each January, of $3,000.00 (subject to reasonable annual increases).

High Rock Raceway received a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Country Club Racetrack from the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Town of Spencer, North Carolina, on August 9th, 2007. Site construction is commencing immediately and track construction completion is expected to be in March of 2008. Designed by famed road course racer, Elliott Forbes-Robinson, High Rock will be the only dedicated road course in North Carolina. The fourteen-turn track will be forty feet wide, 2.15 miles in length with ten successive rolling changes in elevation of from thirty to sixty feet. The front straight will be 2,400 feet in length and the back straight will be 1,600 feet in length. The ten acre paddock will be paved and fully-powered.

A LIMITED NUMBER OF CLUB MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE OFFERED.

This Is a Racer's Track. It Will Be Fast.
High Rock Raceway is located just off of I-85 approximately forty minutes North of Charlotte and forty minutes South of Greensboro.

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As track construction is completed, High Rock will commence construction of a four-story Members? Center near the heart of the paddock. Within the Members? Center will be the 6,000 square foot Members? Club, offering a relaxed atmosphere, quality food and beverages, a comfortably-sized wrap-around outdoor deck and incredible site lines across the entire track. Secure climate-controlled Members-only garages will be available for purchase or rental at the track.


HIGH ROCK RACE CLUB
MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY

The individual membership initiation fee is $25,000 and annual track membership dues of $3,000 (subject to annual increases) will be due in January of each year after the initial year of membership;

The corporate membership initiation fee is $35,000 and annual membership dues of $4,000 (subject to annual increases) will be due in January of each year after the initial year of membership;

Individual membership benefits:
Sixty track dates will be reserved throughout the race season (January through December) as Member-only track dates. These dates will be designated each year prior to the start of the race season. See schedule summary below;
Member-only track dates will include twenty Members-only weekend days that will run from 7am to 7pm (to 9pm during the Summer Season) on designated Saturdays and Sundays;
On Member-only track dates, the entire 2.15 mile road course will be available to track-licensed Members for touring laps, hot laps or passing laps, depending upon a Member?s preference and driving level;
Members will not pay for their time on the track during Member-only dates. The cost of insurance, corner-workers and other direct track expenses will be covered through annual dues;
Guest passes will be available to all immediate family members and one additional guest for all Member-only track dates;
Free parking and admission for all Members, their immediate family members and one guest to all High Rock spectator events;
Free paddock passes (subject to certain restrictions, including a minimum age limitation and event sponsor approval) to all Members, their immediate family members and one guest for all spectator events;
Exclusive access for Members, their immediate family and guests to the Members? Club overlooking the entire track, within the state-of-the-art Members? Center in the heart of the paddock;
Quarterly Members socials;
Reduced open practice fees on track-promoted open practice days;
Reduced testing rates for competition-licensed drivers/ riders;
Reduced prices/ fees for the on-site health club and day-spa, guest facilities, event-hosting services and facilities, camping facilities, marina services, boat and recreational vehicle storage, boat launch, boat docking and boat rental;
Reduced prices on High Rock Raceway sportswear and exclusive access to High Rock Race Club sportswear; and
Access to and reduced green fees for nearby country clubs and golf courses.
Corporate membership benefits:
Corporate Memberships will include all the benefits described above for up to four designated individuals that are partners/ members/ employees of a Corporate Member. Said designated individuals may provide track access privileges to their immediate family members and guests as described in the individual Member benefits;
A 10% discount off of normal track rental rates;
Permanent signage at the track;
A display area and up to five banners at all spectator events;
Twenty guest passes, including paddock access (subject to certain limitations, including a minimum age limitation) to each track-promoted spectator event; and
A link on the High Rock Raceway website.


SCHEDULE SUMMARY

WEEKDAY EVENINGS
6PM to 9PM WEEKDAY DAYS
7AM to 7PM WEEKEND DAYS
7AM to 7PM TOTAL DATES
WINTER/SPRING SEASON OCT 2 2 4
NOV 2 2 4
DEC 4 4 8
JAN 2 2 4
FEB 2 2 4
MAR 2 2 4
APR 2 2 4
SUMMER SEASON MAY 4 4
JUN 4 4
JUL 4 2 2 8
AUG 4 2 2 8
SEP 4 4
TOTAL DATES 20 20 20 60
Contact Alan Winninger (704-640-1203; ajw@racehighrock.com) or Dallas Jamison (704-634-2837; drj@racehighrock.com) to receive a sample Membership Certificate, the Club Membership Rules, the Track Regulations and a short-form application for Membership.


High Rock Raceway very much appreciates the support of its Corporate Partners

[wscruiser]

From the information I received from the today, it looks like it is going to be a very nice facility. But the membership prices are just a wee bit out of my range today, and as far as that goes tomorrow too. :eek:

[N2MINI]

From the information I received from the today, it looks like it is going to be a very nice facility. But the membership prices are just a wee bit out of my range today, and as far as that goes tomorrow too. :eek:

I agree, would be nice to have the access though, and condo while your at it.. I just bought a lottery ticket for tonights draw $181,000,000. Maybe tomorrow I can swing it.. :)

[Vango]

good luck !!!!

[N2MINI]

No luck last night. Always Sat. night. If I hit, it's condo's for everyone!! :) We'll turn it into MINI Heaven..

[Aonach]

I'll try to win the lottery too. If we do, we'll just buy the damn thing and run MINIs any day we want!

[DSRH]

I have my Powerball numbers for Saturday night...I need that condo for MINI parties...and a GP for the track. :):)

Wish me luck. I will buy the keg(s) for the first get together...:D

[wscruiser]

Well, I guess the developers have pissed some of the locals off and they're keeping a sharp eye on everything that goes on at the construction site.

Here is today's article:


http://www.the-dispatch.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070828/NEWS/708280340/1005

[minimark]

Let the Games begin......:rolleyes:

[N2MINI]

Sounds like it will be an on-going battle..