Palmer Motorsports Park Video

[awegrzyn]

Here is an animation of the proposed Palmer racetrack for some of you Northeastern guys:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dD5eRhX748

[lawtonglenn]

and the track 3D renderings:

http://www.palmermotorsportspark.com/TrackMaps.htm

anyone know current status? opening schedule? (2015?)

[dickita15]

land clearing has been done, blasting is ongoing. We were told that if everything went perfect there could be a couple of late 2014 events at the track. 2015 seem easier to achieve.

[BruceG]

Wow......just amazing renditions of the final products.Kudos to the folks that posted them!!And talk about a neat,central location for those of us that live in Vermont and NH,Ma,CT coming up I91 and eastern MOHUD territory.....!!

Nice!!:happy204:

[team-gpracing]

This can't happen soon enough!

[StephenB]

The following face book page is updated often.

https://m.facebook.com/Palmercitizensforpalmermotorsports.


Stephen

[JohnRW]

Granite is more robust than armco !!!

[ShelbyRacer]

I know it's just the view, but it looks like it's all uphill.

And man, whoever took that video sure has crappy lines. :)

[gran racing]

LOL!!! Matt, that's exactly what I was thinking. Climbing, climbing, more climbing? Where the decent to get to the original point? Regardless, still super cool!!

[StephF]

Huh...anyone have any ideas how much it's costing to build it this way? Looks like it will be a pretty hefty price tag. It'll be unique when it's completed.

Also, I know I've heard it and forgotten, but who ended up taking the project over when the previous investor fell through?

[MMiskoe]

Are the rock faces going to be as close as they look in both the rendering and the animated track ride? Sorry to be a wet blanket, but run-off is usually something that improves a track.

I had heard there was a lot of blasting needed to make it happen, I hope those costs don't drive the price so high it has to go bankrupt a couple of times before it can be profitable. I've got my fingers crossed on this, I want to see it happen, but it won't be without challenges.

[JS154]

Are the rock faces going to be as close as they look in both the rendering and the animated track ride? Sorry to be a wet blanket, but run-off is usually something that improves a track.

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^Clearly has never raced Trial Mountain or Deep Forest raceways. :D

[jjjanos]

I know it's just the view, but it looks like it's all uphill.

It is all uphill..... both ways.... in the snow..... and barefoot.

[StephenB]

Huh...anyone have any ideas how much it's costing to build it this way? Looks like it will be a pretty hefty price tag. It'll be unique when it's completed.

Also, I know I've heard it and forgotten, but who ended up taking the project over when the previous investor fell through?

I think this guy!! :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/24821762@N02/10292141773/in/set-72157636584666216

"Palmer Motor Sports Park principals Jonathan Fryer and Fred Ferguson" taken from a news article... http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/groundbreaking_for_23_mile_20.html

Stephen

[StephenB]

some cool pics!

[StephenB]

here is a video taken today I think... gosh this is going to be a LOT of work!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CqvTyk58Y0

[team-gpracing]

And man, whoever took that video sure has crappy lines. :)

Yeah, but look at the speed he carries through the turns!! :D


^Clearly has never raced Trial Mountain or Deep Forest raceways. :D

:happy204:

[gran racing]

I was told it's just a computer rendition and there will be more run off room. Sure would be exciting to watch the first SM race there though otherwise!!!

[Abhi]

"Palmer Motor Sports Park principals Jonathan Fryer and Fred Ferguson" taken from a news article... http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/10/groundbreaking_for_23_mile_20.html

Stephen[/QUOTE]

Fred Ferguson runs with us in NER. He drives a very quick M3 in ITE and occasionally kicks my butt in ITA.

Abhi

[mossaidis]

Fast Freddie is also a COMSCC guy as well. Yes, Abhi... he sometimes passes our ITA cars. Like once a lap.