Norwalk in Trouble

[Leebone]

For God's sake I hope this event isn't moved back to National Trails. That place is a dump, where Norwalk is a first class facility.

 

[Huge]

Here is a link to Comp Plus that gives some info about the Summit Motorsports Park season of events.
http://www.competitionplus.com/drag...go-for-spring-warm-up-summit-motorsports-park

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

For God's sake I hope this event isn't moved back to National Trails. That place is a dump, where Norwalk is a first class facility.

Columbus was recently bought by the company that currently owns Topeka. They have Scott Garnier, former Cordova owner, overseeing both tracks now. I would guess by 2020, Columbus will be a killer track again.

 

[Butch]

Here in Ohio I've spoken to many that say Norwalk just doesn't have the spirit
That Columbus had and I agree.

 

[Percboy]

Columbus was recently bought by the company that currently owns Topeka. They have Scott Garnier, former Cordova owner, overseeing both tracks now. I would guess by 2020, Columbus will be a killer track again.

http://www.nationaltrailraceway.com/schedule/
"Among the extensive updates and improvements planned for National Trail Raceway are concrete repair & replacement on the race surface, along with a full track grind, delaying the start of the 2017 season. Once the race surface is ready for competition, attention will turn to the rest of the facility, as extensive paving, lighting and grandstand upgrades are planned to commence."

 

[mastertone]

Here in Ohio I've spoken to many that say Norwalk just doesn't have the spirit
That Columbus had and I agree.

I totally disagree, National Trail is a dump and only good for racers now, not spectators, I live in Columbus and would much rather drive the 2 hours to Norwalk!

 

[PJ]

He won't shut it down. If anything, he drops the poles to approved heights and adds a few more to keep the area lit well.

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

He won't shut it down. If anything, he drops the poles to approved heights and adds a few more to keep the area lit well.

Those poles are requirements to get certain NHRA races. If he loses the poles, he loses the series, and he loses Summit as a sponsor. It is a big picture deal, not just who can piss on whom...

 

[Cliff]

What about the shut off at Natl Trail? Wasn't that the track that had a road at the end of the shut off area? Cops had to stop traffic when fuel cars ran just in case.

 

[Sherman, Sherm, & Sherm Gun]

What about the shut off at Natl Trail? Wasn't that the track that had a road at the end of the shut off area? Cops had to stop traffic when fuel cars ran just in case.

Yes. Start this at about 3:13. Mike Dunn, 1983...

 

[ironpony]

yup, goes across the road into the farmers field, like Norwalk goes into the airport, minus crossing the road.

 

[ironpony]

He won't shut it down. If anything, he drops the poles to approved heights and adds a few more to keep the area lit well.

Approved height based on glide slope clearance is 4 feet..................rules is rules

 

[ironpony]

just posted on their fb page

Summit Motorsports Park and the Ohio Dept. of Transportation will fund a study to look at possible solutions involving three light poles on the park’s property that are in proximity to the Huron County Airport, but as an immediate step, the light poles will be marked with red beacons and striped with reflective tape to ensure visibility for pilots approaching the Huron County airport. Please click photo for information. -

 

[FABMAN]

Sounds like a possible compromise in the making.

 

[MHayes]

just posted on their fb page

Summit Motorsports Park and the Ohio Dept. of Transportation will fund a study to look at possible solutions involving three light poles on the park’s property that are in proximity to the Huron County Airport, but as an immediate step, the light poles will be marked with red beacons and striped with reflective tape to ensure visibility for pilots approaching the Huron County airport. Please click photo for information. -

https://dragillustrated.com/summit-motorsports-park-and-odot-agree-to-work-together/

 

[PJ]

See, I knew something could be worked out. The polls are not in direct flight path so there has to be reasonable avenues of compromise.

 

[DG]

Looks like cooler heads are starting to come together:

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag...-ohio-dept-of-transportation-to-work-together

Here's hoping! One of the best facilities in the US!

 

[mick]

maybe the airport should at least develop an east/west flyway corridor with absolutely no deviation north or south inline
with the air strip; extending for at least 1 mile to east and west of air strip.......would prevent a plane taking off west to east from immediately turning, notably to the right.

 

[vlad the impaler]

How much does it cost to study 3 light poles?

 

[ironpony]

How much does it cost to study 3 light poles?

Half a million and 3 years time..............just hope they do not find any endangered birds or frogs