Motorsports club's complex taking shape
11-28-2007, 07:49 AM
#1
Motorsports club's complex taking shape
November 28, 2007 Cincinnati Enquirer
GALLATIN COUNTY - Newly planted wooden stakes dot the Gallatin County landscape where the Bluegrass Motorsports Club plans to build its exclusive road course for sports-car and motorcycle enthusiasts.
A focus group that included auto racing architect Paxton Waters and former Formula One and Indy Car driver Derek Daly recently finished the plans for a versatile circuit that in its longest configuration will cover 3.65 miles with a 4,000-foot front straightaway and a 2,500-foot backstretch.
"We've really put so much emphasis on the track," said Brad Poppell, president of the Bluegrass Motorsports Club & Road Course.
"There are a lot of things we put into it that were just very labor intensive. ... We're trying to address all these different concerns to make sure this is a track for everyone."
The Derek Daly Design course at Bluegrass Motorsports Club will feature signature curves - there's an 11-degree banked turn called the "Monza" and another resembling the tricky Eau Rouge found at the Spa circuit in Belgium - and can be divided into 12 primary tracks capable of being configured 104 ways.
The club announced in October that Daly would be involved in the project.
"Bringing Derek aboard did put us back because we kind of brought him in near the end of the game when we already had the design," Poppell said.
"But when I first met him he said, 'Brad, where are your signature corners?' I just kind of looked at him and said, 'Derek, that's a great question. We need to talk.'
"I actually call that a positive delay in our project. It delayed us but I think it made it for the better."
The $16-million development gained zoning approval from Gallatin County officials in September and construction is expected to begin early next year.
The majority of those who have joined the club hail from the Cincinnati- Lexington-Louisville triangle but the club also has accepted new members from Indianapolis, Dayton and Columbus.
"We're about 60-plus percent done with engineering," Poppell said. "So as soon as we finish up engineering, we'll be locked and loaded and ready to go to break ground. I would love to look at the end of December, but I think that's really pushing it."
Sam
GALLATIN COUNTY - Newly planted wooden stakes dot the Gallatin County landscape where the Bluegrass Motorsports Club plans to build its exclusive road course for sports-car and motorcycle enthusiasts.
A focus group that included auto racing architect Paxton Waters and former Formula One and Indy Car driver Derek Daly recently finished the plans for a versatile circuit that in its longest configuration will cover 3.65 miles with a 4,000-foot front straightaway and a 2,500-foot backstretch.
"We've really put so much emphasis on the track," said Brad Poppell, president of the Bluegrass Motorsports Club & Road Course.
"There are a lot of things we put into it that were just very labor intensive. ... We're trying to address all these different concerns to make sure this is a track for everyone."
The Derek Daly Design course at Bluegrass Motorsports Club will feature signature curves - there's an 11-degree banked turn called the "Monza" and another resembling the tricky Eau Rouge found at the Spa circuit in Belgium - and can be divided into 12 primary tracks capable of being configured 104 ways.
The club announced in October that Daly would be involved in the project.
"Bringing Derek aboard did put us back because we kind of brought him in near the end of the game when we already had the design," Poppell said.
"But when I first met him he said, 'Brad, where are your signature corners?' I just kind of looked at him and said, 'Derek, that's a great question. We need to talk.'
"I actually call that a positive delay in our project. It delayed us but I think it made it for the better."
The $16-million development gained zoning approval from Gallatin County officials in September and construction is expected to begin early next year.
The majority of those who have joined the club hail from the Cincinnati- Lexington-Louisville triangle but the club also has accepted new members from Indianapolis, Dayton and Columbus.
"We're about 60-plus percent done with engineering," Poppell said. "So as soon as we finish up engineering, we'll be locked and loaded and ready to go to break ground. I would love to look at the end of December, but I think that's really pushing it."
Sam
11-28-2007, 09:40 AM
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11-28-2007, 12:09 PM
#6
Safety Car
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there's an 11-degree banked turn called the "Monza" and another resembling the tricky Eau Rouge found at the Spa circuit in Belgium
11-28-2007, 07:02 PM
#8
Team Owner
November 28, 2007 Cincinnati Enquirer
GALLATIN COUNTY - Newly planted wooden stakes dot the Gallatin County landscape where the Bluegrass Motorsports Club plans to build its exclusive road course for sports-car and motorcycle enthusiasts.
A focus group that included auto racing architect Paxton Waters and former Formula One and Indy Car driver Derek Daly recently finished the plans for a versatile circuit that in its longest configuration will cover 3.65 miles with a 4,000-foot front straightaway and a 2,500-foot backstretch.
"We've really put so much emphasis on the track," said Brad Poppell, president of the Bluegrass Motorsports Club & Road Course.
"There are a lot of things we put into it that were just very labor intensive. ... We're trying to address all these different concerns to make sure this is a track for everyone."
The Derek Daly Design course at Bluegrass Motorsports Club will feature signature curves - there's an 11-degree banked turn called the "Monza" and another resembling the tricky Eau Rouge found at the Spa circuit in Belgium - and can be divided into 12 primary tracks capable of being configured 104 ways.
The club announced in October that Daly would be involved in the project.
"Bringing Derek aboard did put us back because we kind of brought him in near the end of the game when we already had the design," Poppell said.
"But when I first met him he said, 'Brad, where are your signature corners?' I just kind of looked at him and said, 'Derek, that's a great question. We need to talk.'
"I actually call that a positive delay in our project. It delayed us but I think it made it for the better."
The $16-million development gained zoning approval from Gallatin County officials in September and construction is expected to begin early next year.
The majority of those who have joined the club hail from the Cincinnati- Lexington-Louisville triangle but the club also has accepted new members from Indianapolis, Dayton and Columbus.
"We're about 60-plus percent done with engineering," Poppell said. "So as soon as we finish up engineering, we'll be locked and loaded and ready to go to break ground. I would love to look at the end of December, but I think that's really pushing it."
Sam
GALLATIN COUNTY - Newly planted wooden stakes dot the Gallatin County landscape where the Bluegrass Motorsports Club plans to build its exclusive road course for sports-car and motorcycle enthusiasts.
A focus group that included auto racing architect Paxton Waters and former Formula One and Indy Car driver Derek Daly recently finished the plans for a versatile circuit that in its longest configuration will cover 3.65 miles with a 4,000-foot front straightaway and a 2,500-foot backstretch.
"We've really put so much emphasis on the track," said Brad Poppell, president of the Bluegrass Motorsports Club & Road Course.
"There are a lot of things we put into it that were just very labor intensive. ... We're trying to address all these different concerns to make sure this is a track for everyone."
The Derek Daly Design course at Bluegrass Motorsports Club will feature signature curves - there's an 11-degree banked turn called the "Monza" and another resembling the tricky Eau Rouge found at the Spa circuit in Belgium - and can be divided into 12 primary tracks capable of being configured 104 ways.
The club announced in October that Daly would be involved in the project.
"Bringing Derek aboard did put us back because we kind of brought him in near the end of the game when we already had the design," Poppell said.
"But when I first met him he said, 'Brad, where are your signature corners?' I just kind of looked at him and said, 'Derek, that's a great question. We need to talk.'
"I actually call that a positive delay in our project. It delayed us but I think it made it for the better."
The $16-million development gained zoning approval from Gallatin County officials in September and construction is expected to begin early next year.
The majority of those who have joined the club hail from the Cincinnati- Lexington-Louisville triangle but the club also has accepted new members from Indianapolis, Dayton and Columbus.
"We're about 60-plus percent done with engineering," Poppell said. "So as soon as we finish up engineering, we'll be locked and loaded and ready to go to break ground. I would love to look at the end of December, but I think that's really pushing it."
SamWell,
Maybe you and Len
Well,
Maybe I just stay in the paddock and wash your windshield when you come in
11-28-2007, 07:14 PM
#9
02-05-2008, 05:27 PM
#10
Team Owner
Hoping to hold an event at the new track later this fall.
Will post it up if this takes place.
Will post it up if this takes place.
04-01-2008, 11:38 AM
#12
Team Owner
The Official ground breaking is 4-10-08 with tentative asphalt completion later this fall.
Looks like the first real event will be in March of 09.
I had the pleasure of having lunch with the owner Brad Poppell on Saturday and can tell you, he is planning a world class track and it is already coming to life.
10/10ths registrants in 08 will get the first shot at the first 10/10ths event at the new Track in 09.
Check out our 6-7-08 event will give you up to 5.5 hours of track time. Only two run groups
Looks like the first real event will be in March of 09.
I had the pleasure of having lunch with the owner Brad Poppell on Saturday and can tell you, he is planning a world class track and it is already coming to life.
10/10ths registrants in 08 will get the first shot at the first 10/10ths event at the new Track in 09.
Check out our 6-7-08 event will give you up to 5.5 hours of track time. Only two run groups