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Originally posted by FVZERO:
Having read the content of this thread I agree a solution is needed. The NER has expressed in interest in finding a track. What about Lime Rock? Could it be purchased?
Maybe, everything is for sale! got 15+ million?
At 20-40K per weekend an income approach to value could be derived on this facilities value.
This price varies according to what organization is renting and what ammenities they require, I see your thought process but do not think it is that simple.
Given it has an active racing calendar, the rental side of a new track is already covered.
This equation varies from year to year, after this years steep price increase some small clubs may drop the track.
On a reciprocal side, do the SCCA workers get paid for a non SCCA weekend at LRP
What do you mean by Non SCCA weekends?
porsche club, Ferarri or Audi club? many clubs do have to pay in order to get workers to help out. most peak season weekends are taken up by Pro (which has been staffed by SCCA in the past) or SCCA events.
Perhaps the SCCA (local regions) should charge LRP for the pro events dependent on the pool of well trained scca workers.
The track does pay a nominal fee to help defer the cost of having 150 volunteers show to help. the amount they pay usually does not cover all expenses but it is close.
and one last note, sometimes a region will have to wait 5-6 months after an event before they are reimbursed for staffing a Pro event.(what a great deal)!