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BY MATT OLBERDING / Lincoln Journal Star

Tuesday, Oct 10, 2006 - 12:14:08 am CDT

Opponents and supporters of a proposed drag strip in northern Lancaster County are gearing up for a battle at Wednesday’s Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission meeting.

Both sides are expected to appear in force for a public hearing on the proposal, which is scheduled for the end of the meeting that starts at 1 p.m.

Even though the hearing room holds about 150 people, the Planning Department has made arrangements to have an adjacent conference room open to handle any overflow.

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Greg Sanford, owner of Nebraska Motorplex, wants to put a drag strip on about 160 acres of land on the east side of U.S. 77 between Branched Oak and Davey roads.

In addition to the track, Sanford’s plans include bleachers, starting and observation towers, various buildings, 602 parking spaces and initial seating for up to 5,000 people.

According to information filed with the Planning Department, racing would occur virtually every weekend from March to November, with some events starting as early as 8 a.m. and lasting until midnight.

Sanford has said he hopes to host regional and national events.

Those details have neighbors of the proposed track up in arms.

Neighbors have cited noise, traffic and environmental concerns related to the proposed track.

On a Web site they created to air their concerns, neighbors said a drag racing strip would “affect the quality of our peaceful country existence as well as negatively impacting our real estate values.”

A many as 50 neighbors attended Planning Commission and County Board hearings earlier this year to oppose a soil mining permit Sanford sought on the site, which they called a back-door attempt to get a race track approved. The permit was eventually denied.

Area resident Karen Kurbis said she expects at least that many to attend Wednesday’s hearing, where neighbors plan to present a petition opposing the development.

Sanford said he has talked to a few of the neighbors and most do not seem willing to compromise on the issue of a race track.

Kurbis said that’s true. “We’re not interested in a race track out there under any circumstances,” she said.

But the track does have many supporters.

Sanford said he expects at least 50-60 supporters and possibly more at Wednesday’s meeting.

Supporters also have created a Web site and have sent dozens of letters to the Planning Commission.

Even with that support and the support of some current and former public officials, Sanford faces an uphill battle.

For one, the Planning Department has recommended denial of the drag strip application.

Planner Mike DeKalb said one reason for that is lack of information regarding noise.

“That’s still a big issue that’s unaddressed,” he said.

Sanford said he tried to work with the department on getting noise measurements but found them uncooperative.

He conceded neighbors would hear noise from a drag strip, but, “Is it going to be as bad as they say it will be? No.”

Sanford applied for a special permit for his drag strip under the county’s provisions for recreational facilities. But the County Board decided more specific language was needed to address race tracks.

The proposed changes, which are largely based on the city’s rules for race tracks, will be part of a hearing immediately preceding the hearing on the drag strip.

Sanford said he’s concerned by the proposed changes. If they are approved, he said, it will make it impossible to locate a race track anywhere in the county.

He also said he’s frustrated by those who who say they aren’t opposed to a race track in the county but then don’t support it when one is proposed.

One of the issues that has been raised it that this is not the appropriate area for a race track, even though Sanford said a motorsports task force identified it as a possible location.

If it’s not the right area, he said, “Well find me the right area. What is the right area?

“If they don’t want a motorsports facility in the county,” Sanford said, “just tell me.”

Kurbis disagreed with Sanford about the task force recommending the site, saying it never issued a report and kept scant minutes of its meetings.

As for the prospects for victory, she said she wasn’t willing to predict what the Planning Commission will do. But whatever happens Wednesday, she realizes it’s just one step in the process.

“The only thing that really matters is when we get to the County Board,” she said.

Reach Matt Olberding at 473-2647 or molberding@journalstar.com.

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The Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed drag strip on land along U.S. 77 between Branched Oak and Davey roads. The meeting begins at 1 p.m., and the hearing is the last item on the agenda.

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www.lincolnneedsadragstrip.com

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Ej wrote on October 10, 2006 5:28 am:
" If this is done right , this race track could have a great positive economic impact for the area. Of course we wouldn't want that would we.Good luck Mr Sanford I'll be rooting for you. "
MacGyver wrote on October 10, 2006 7:17 am:
" Has anyone thought about combining this with the moto-cross track? "
Jan wrote on October 10, 2006 8:28 am:
" Planning commision, what a joke. They have no plan except how to say no. Because a few neeighbors might hear some noise, their solice is more important than the county or the state. "
Jeff wrote on October 10, 2006 8:36 am:
" Noise Noise Noise...planning dept will be known at the "Grinch who stole the drag strip" They apparently do not have any idea what economic impact this facility could have and how Hwy 77 a major 4 lane Hwy creates more noise than the adopted city noise ordinance for that area 24 hours a day. Maybe we should shut down Memorial Stadium, it is way to noisey. I hope the planning dept is prepared to tell our business community and the people of our state that they do not want this facility. "
JJ wrote on October 10, 2006 8:55 am:
" The noise has been addressed. The county health department did a noise study of the old Scribner track. They know that the noise won't be an issue. We couldn't even hear the cars up there until we were actually entering the track property. The neighbors a mile over said they couldn't tell the cars were racing once the corn was high. "
Kirby wrote on October 10, 2006 9:00 am:
" Members of the Motor Sport task force did identify this site as the best site in the county. Mr. Nauman failed to keep minutes, and had to be reminded by the county board of that requirement. Read the minutes. In the mean time, I believe the task force members that have told me this site was chosen as the best location. "
Karen wrote on October 10, 2006 9:04 am:
" Sheesh maybe we could bring charges against the Goverment for letting the 4th of july celebrations and the exposure to noise go on? ... Maybe we could stop any caroling at Christmas?.. stop trains, airplanes,concerts,children that yell in glee when they are playing... SILENCE RiGHT!!!! "
JB wrote on October 10, 2006 9:06 am:
" About the only solution is to build the strip in the middle of nowhere and hope that a town grows around it, otherwise there is little chance of getting it built anywhere near a populated area. "
Roy wrote on October 10, 2006 9:07 am:
" What it is, is people are afraid of change... and how close would the people really live to the track... in order for it to be a huge noise problem, you would have to live on the track parking lot. Instead of putting another monopolyzing Walmart in... why not put something in that we DON'T have? "
Race Fan wrote on October 10, 2006 9:08 am:
" What about the freight trains that run through the city every day? They are louder than a race car, and we seem to be able to live with it. I think the drag strip would be a great place to go "
Lori wrote on October 10, 2006 9:12 am:
" "602 parking spaces and initial seating for up to 5,000 people" meaning each car must have 9 persons in it if the bleachers are to be filled. "racing would occur virtually every weekend from March to November, with some events starting as early as 8 a.m. and lasting until midnight." That's a whole lot more noise than the stadium has and for much longer at a time. One question to ask yourselves: would you want this in your neighborhood? "
Randy wrote on October 10, 2006 9:14 am:
" I live in Omaha, so I have no dog in this fight. But guess what? I would vote against it too. Sorry. "
NoNoise wrote on October 10, 2006 9:27 am:
" Who cares about the noise study done at Scribner that has no bearing on this site. There has been a noise study done by the Lancaster health dept and it had determined that the noise level is a factor and would be above acceptable levels. Where are the cars going to park when the lot is full. 602 spaces is not a lot. Are they going to park on the road or on the neighbors property without permission? People will park anywhere they please if they want to attend something. What about the trash that the fans generate? Will the track owners police all the trash and keep it from blowing onto neighbors property? Has any one seen the trash laying around after all the tailgaters at football games? How much money would be generated by a race track and how much tax revenue would be generated? Everyone claims it will bring in money but no one can say how much. If you want it that bad, please provide some hard proof that it would be an economical benefit to the area and I may back it. "
KEG wrote on October 10, 2006 9:29 am:
" If you have ever attended a drag racing event you would understand that, depending on how the actual drag strip is situated upon the property, noise to the surrounding area could be controlled. I keep hearing all the reasons against this proposal, but the pros clearly out weigh the cons. My extended family has become involved in drag racing over the past 3 to 4 years and we find it’s been a great way to spend more time together and get to know one another as well as make new friends from across the Midwest. The biggest problem is that we always have to travel. At this point Kearney, NE and Pacific Junction, IA, are the nearest places for us to go. I would dearly love to see the kind of money that is spent in and around those two tracks come to Lincoln. Not to mention it would simply be welcome for all of us to have the opportunity to not have to drive so far. Our experience with those who participate and enjoy watching drag racing is that, more often than not, it’s a family endeavor with many generations participating. This is the case in our family. Can we seriously look at a project that could have a real positive economic impact from both sides before it is dismissed out of hand? And for those who say that there is not enough interest to keep a drag strip going, go talk to the people at the tracks I mentioned above, as well as many others in the community. I have heard many people express support and interest. For those of us who vote, we’ll be watching how our representatives vote on this matter. Let’s help Lincoln’s economy grow throughout the year, not just during the football season! "
Jim wrote on October 10, 2006 9:32 am:
" Yes, I would want this track in the neighborhood. The fans and racers coming in to the area would pay hotel and restaraunt bills. We keep complaining about taxes. Here is a guy that has a business that will bring in people to see these events. "
Parking wrote on October 10, 2006 9:33 am:
" The plan shows overflow parking. The 602 spaces are paved. The overflow has more than enough space. "
Track supporter wrote on October 10, 2006 9:35 am:
" I surprised the interstate system was put in northern Lancaster county. I mean the noise and all. Forget all the economic benefits. We don’t want any noise in our neighborhood. I have been outside the city and the one thing I always feel is the blasted wind coming from the west. So to me anyone west of the planned site has nothing to complain about because the wind will carry the noise east. People of rural Lancaster County, you can’t have your cake and eat it too forever. (The cake being Lincoln). It just doesn’t make sense that we say we want to live like it’s 1850 all over again in the rural areas. Please planning commission approve the track. We need the tax dollars. We could use the economic development. "
Another Race Fan wrote on October 10, 2006 9:35 am:
" The trains make the same noise as 6 top fuel cars driving the length of the city. Most of the race cars that will be there on a regular basis are quieter than the group of harleys that brought new candy canes to candy cane lane. And lori that 602 spaces isnt counting overflow parking. "
yoshiki wrote on October 10, 2006 9:39 am:
" Oh my goodness, the sky is falling! N.I.M.B.Y. Chicken Little said. Geesh, people complain that not enough is done to improve the city of Lincoln/Lancaster County, but when opportunity like this comes knocking on the door, Chicken Little-like people come en masse out of the woodwork. How discouraging! "
kk wrote on October 10, 2006 9:40 am:
" There is no way that you can compare a drag strip in the middle of a rural area to trains running through the city (or any other noise made in the city). The reason many people move out of the city (and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to do it) is to have a peaceful place to call home. Noise is expected in a city and many have moved for that very reason. I don't know how many of the people in favor of this have ever been to a drag strip (running pro cars, not just locals) but I can tell you from experience that you can clearly hear the cars more than two miles away. What ever happened to a persons right to a little privacy. Keep the noise away. "
d-bonz wrote on October 10, 2006 10:15 am:
" Here's an idea. Lets vote this down! Then let Council Bluffs build one, with Omaha sure to follow. Then about 5 years from now we can do a study on the benefits of having a track here in Lincoln and the economic benefit it would have. Why not just follow the same standards Lincoln always follows and get on with it. I would hate to see Lincoln be ahead of the curve. By the way if you haven't picked up on it.....Sarcasm! "
Nykki wrote on October 10, 2006 10:28 am:
" People need to stop thinking just about themselve's and think about what a dragstrip would do for Lancaster County... I think people can deal with a little noise on the weekend's for a few months. If I can listen to the Airplane's flyng over my house at 11 at night almost EVERYNIGHT and shaking my window's I think other's can deal with some noise from Race car's for awhile. Half the people not wanting it probably have never been to one and again people need to think about all the racing going on in the STREETS illegally.. wouldn't it be better to have a safe place to go.... If you don't want the drag strip than I don't think your even trying to think of the good it would do for Lincoln. "
Again wrote on October 10, 2006 11:22 am:
" Once again, building this is NOT going to reduce the people racing in the streets of Lincoln! And if this is going to be so good for Lincoln, why not build it inside the city limits? Because none of the people in Lincoln who will go there want it that close. let other people deal with the trash and noise and traffic! Typical Lincolites! "
Listen wrote on October 10, 2006 11:40 am:
" Just because you can hear it, doesn't mean it is a nuisance. The comparison to the trains is valid. They run through the country side too. Just because you may go to one drag race didn't make you an expert. The fact is that there are many tracks, including new tracks built in similar locations just outside of metro areas the size of Lincoln. They are working great and those communities are reaping the benefits. Joliet, IL. St. Louis. Vegas. Topeka. and many more. They are in urban areas and mixed areas such as this site north of Lincoln. The Highway is already 65 to 75 decibels from normal traffic. The sound of the normal sportsman race cars won't measure any higher. Just because you can tell what that noise is doesn't make it a problem. "
Former street racer wrote on October 10, 2006 11:41 am:
" Having a track definitely reduced street racing in many other cities. Fact. Get over it. "
Alan wrote on October 10, 2006 11:50 am:
" Remember when they wanted to put an amphitheater and people complained it was too close to a golf course so they didn't put it in. People in this state are pathetic. I wonder how all these really cool things get built in other communities. Oh that's right they aren't in such a selfish holier then thou state. I am surprised Lincoln ever got an airport. Oh my gosh those big scary plains are going to bring Crime and noise to our small little town. This is the reason this state is the 6th highest taxed state in the country. The kids grow up go to college and they leave the state because there is nothing to do here. "
RE:again wrote on October 10, 2006 11:54 am:
" Anybody with any intelligence knows that this will not cure street racing. Your referring to a different article from a citizen and not a racer. Once again you people are worried about traffic but you live on a 4 LANE HIGHWAY. Come up with a valid arguement. "
Build it wrote on October 10, 2006 11:55 am:
" The people in opposition sure appear to be a bunch of emotional wrecks. They haven't made a single case against the track based on facts. Only that they don't want to be bothered. They can't win the debate, so they have to cry about something. Next thing you know they will cry about some bugs, or animals in the area. "
nate_104 wrote on October 10, 2006 12:00 pm:
" Maybe he should just give up and sell the land to Dallas they need to remove their displaced Katrina victims... Or better yet let the county have it to build group homes for sex offenders? "
Economic Impact wrote on October 10, 2006 12:02 pm:
" Americruise broght about $2,000,000 to Lincoln in one weekend. Street rodders travel with 1 or 2 people. Racers travel with 3, 4, 5 or more people. This track could have an event of equal or greater size to Americruise each month for 6 or 7 months. You are looking at $12,000,000 to $14,000,000 just from those events coming to our town. That doesn't even count the expenses the local racers have every year. The typical racer will spend from a few hundred dollars to $10,000, $15,000 or more to race the season. They will have invested thousands of dollars in a truck to tow the race car. Auto parts stores, car dealers, restaraunts, hotels, gas stations. They all will benefit. The track wins this arguement. "
NIMBY wrote on October 10, 2006 12:13 pm:
" So a "task force" identified this as a good site? Who was the task force, Sanford's friends and relatives. I believe the property and "neighbors" were there first. How easy is it going to be to sell one's house within earshot of a racetrack. No common sense around here, only selfishness. Besides, does Lincoln really need the major infusion of liquor stores, "cheap cigarette" markets, and convenience stores that this will bring? "
jeb wrote on October 10, 2006 12:40 pm:
" I'm surprised. There is one major point nobody has mentioned. The length of time the noise is actually happening. Unlike a circular track, a drag strip is a long, straight strip of asphalt only slightly longer than 1/4 mile. Why...you may ask? Because the cars only run for 1/4 mile in about 12 seconds or less (depending on whether you're talking top-fuel funny cars ((under 5 seconds)) or less powerful cars. In my opinion, for noise to even be a deciding factor in this issue, it would have to be constant noise the entire time the track is open. It's extremely sad that a bunch of blue-hairs can control the future of Lincoln and Lancaster county. If you don't want change then move to somewhere west of Grand Island and live in the middle of BFE. Oh, but that's right, you definitely want the convenience of living close enough to a large city to take advantage of all there is to offer. Change is inevitable in almost any town. So good luck finding someplace where change will never happen. "
Shaggy wrote on October 10, 2006 12:46 pm:
" I really can't figure out why the planning dept. is being so closeminded in this matter, well wait it has nothing to do with nebraska football so it has to be wrong, God forbid they could think of other peoples interests, or the best for the city, county, and state. I can say one thing, they should build a new jail because racers like myself won't quit we'll just do it behind their backs. "
se wrote on October 10, 2006 12:51 pm:
" First of all, March through November is more than just a few months, try three fourths of the year! My family lives within 2 miles of a local race track and we easily hear the cars racing, even with the windows closed, especially when the wind blows from the right direction. Why not build this out in the western part of the state, in the sandhills, and entertain the cows. "
Political Donors wrote on October 10, 2006 12:53 pm:
" I'd move it to an adjacent county, perhaps near Eagle. The Lancaster County Board isn't favorable to anything that annoys political donors that own mini-mansioned acreages. Look at how little success Dave Samani had with his proposal to build a small motocross track near Lincoln. "
Gary B wrote on October 10, 2006 1:04 pm:
" KK is right...apparently they don't have trains in the country. And I know that if I moved into the country for peace and quiet, the first thing I would do would be to look for a property within 1/2 of a mile of a 4-lane highway. "
Rural wrote on October 10, 2006 1:07 pm:
" Anyone with sense knows that a race track usually is in a rural setting. The site out here along Hwy 77 is ideal. Close to town, but not too close. Bring on the races!!! "
A. Strawn wrote on October 10, 2006 1:42 pm:
" Iam most certainly in approval for this facility. I keep seeing the same argument from the opposition. "NOISE,OH BUT THE NOISE." Nevermind the increase in county income,we all know Americruise didn't bring in any money. "
Just a kid at heart wrote on October 10, 2006 1:59 pm:
" I am a drag racing fan and have raced as well when Omaha had thier track but what everybody is afraid of is having some fun and the kids a place to race their hot cars with safety around them and most of all the more money coming into Lincoln. Racers travel to every track to race and why is it when someone wants to bring more dollars someone has to cry about some petty thing and act worse than a kid????? SO WHAT IS THE REAL ISSUE HERE ???? Noise is not the problem and the location is not the problem so what is the real problem ????????? "
No way Jose wrote on October 10, 2006 2:02 pm:
" It's a wonder the airport ever got built considering the attitudes of some people. You don't make omelets without breaking a few eggs, and it is way too early in the game to be outright trashing this idea that may provide a net benefit for the entire county without further investigation. "
Mariette R. House wrote on October 10, 2006 2:08 pm:
" In reading this article about a drag strip in northern Vanderburgh County, I go on record to deny any type of acceptance to this plan. My husband and I have a small farm approximately three miles north of Branch Oak Lake, in Saunders County. Due to his position with his company, we no longer live there. However, we are planning on moving back within two years. In fact, we thought we would be moving back there this past summer, around June of 2006. That plan did not solidify. But we will be back. However,to tell our story-- we purchased a field in 1973 and added more land to it in following years. We lived there for a number of years, until my husband's job transfer. But we never, ever thought of selling. We always wanted to move back. We currently live in southwester Indiana. We live less than two miles from Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, In. It is a 1/4 mile dirt track that runs sprint cars, stock cars, and demolition derbys. We hear the noise. You bet we hear the noise! Part of the reason we moved from Lincoln to Saunders County was to get away from noise and traffic. The area is agricultural. The area is quiet. Why should the people around there have to put up with various types of pollution (noise, traffic, air) so someone can gain profit. It is time that people stand up against the money-mongers of this country and it has to start on the grass roots level. This is grass roots. What is to become of the beautiful farm areas of not only Nebraska but this entire country. We have been in our current location for a number of years and I can't believe all the industry and business that has gobbled up beautiful farm ground. We currently live four miles south of a Toyota plant. The traffic and pollution caused by that plant and it's employees is unbelievable. Unless you live in the area, you don't know about it but it's here. So, I say to you, nix this track now! Nix it forever! And, by the way, I am not against racing because, you see, in the 1960's I was a drag racer on the East Coast! Drag racing is very well known by me---from what was then classified as N/stock automatic to the AA fuelers of the day. I am not without knowledge on this subject. I know of what I speak! But the track should not be built where it is suggested. It is in the wrong place and it isn't fair to the people who live, work, and pay taxes in that area. It affects people in the surrounding counties, including Seward and Saunders counties! Thank you for listening!! "
shaggy wrote on October 10, 2006 3:42 pm:
" I am very annoyed with the agument of noise and pollution in the rural areas, I lived in the town of Davey for the past 22 years. The key word being rural anybody herd of farming?? How about machinery, combines, tractors, trucks you can't complain about noise and pollution when diesel motors, irrigation motors, pumps are among the worst. So how about the opposing side comes up with a legitiment concern. Thanks "
JamesK wrote on October 10, 2006 3:49 pm:
" I really don't get why a handful of whiney people can run this county and town. If you even suggest anything that might cause any discomfort to people, especially people who can afford these very nice houses on lots of land, you get torn apart by the people against it. Do you people really wonder why everyone moves out of Lincoln and NE in general. I can certainly say I am happy I jumped ship 5 years ago right after I got my masters from UNL. "
Cmon wrote on October 10, 2006 4:23 pm:
" Some of the arguments supporting the track border on the rediculous. Trains going thru town louder than 6 race cars? Get real. It is more like 6 trains are louder than 1 car. Do you people really think this track will bring in 2 million in 1 weekend? Maybe after it has been successful for 10 years and has expanded seating to 50,000 +. Most of the fans who would attend for the first few years would be people from the local area and would not be renting motel rooms, etc. So the economic impact would be negligible for several years. Why did Mr Sanders close a profitable track in Scribner? Because he may have an opportunity to build a track outside Lincoln? Who do you think you are kidding? He knew if he stayed in Scribner, he would have to shell out some money to help pay for road improvements to his track. Are you fans going to buy up all the property around the track of those who oppose it because of the noise and pay fair market price? Don't forget, current residents have grandfather rights over the track in regards to noise. The county cannot overide those rights. Despite what some say, most tracks like this are located in industrial areas where noise is not a problem and do not belong in a rural setting. Everyone needs to read Mariette House's letter and listen to what she says. There is a lot of truth in it. "
another nimby wrote on October 10, 2006 5:42 pm:
" Two points. One, noise and choice. People who live by the airport, trains, and UNL football stadium chose to live there with full knowledge of the noise impact. We moved away from the noise makers to the peace and quiet of the country. A drag strip has no business moving an area with 400 neighbors in a 2 mile radius. Poor planning! "
revved up wrote on October 10, 2006 5:57 pm:
" If noise is the concern, what about the nioise generated at the annual tractor pull at the state fair? That noise can be heard in my neighborhood in the Highlands. So what? I don't care. "
GetWithIt wrote on October 10, 2006 6:57 pm:
" It boggles the mind that the placement of a potential revenue generating, job creating business, TAX PAYING business, placed next to a major north/south US highway would create such a problem!!! The track is NOT in the middle of rural Nebraska. It's in what is fast becoming the next industrial region for Lincoln. Also, this new business brings in tax revenue to the county providing benefit to ALL OF US. We are ALL are paying for the privilege to live in and around Lincoln. I for one would like to see the cost for that privilege to go down instead of up for a change. Lincoln and Lancaster County planning commissions need to positively impact the region by allowing the track to be built. Lincoln's job market and tax revenue base needs an infusion of new and varied businesses like this one, and others that may come from it, in order to bolster the past and eventual future losses of jobs and tax revenue such as when the Cushman plant CLOSED, when the Goodyear the Airpark distribution center CLOSED, and when Goodyear plant itself WILL CLOSE (which WILL happen). Lincoln and Lancaster County residents cannot be so full of their own virtue to think that new businesses and sources of tax revenue are just iching to move in to take over those sorts of losses. Here's an opportunity to be proactive to help economic future for the region for ALL of US. Let's Get With IT!!! "
RE jamesK wrote on October 10, 2006 7:15 pm:
" I really don't get the "Whiney" label. You invest time and money in a piece of land. Land that is zoned agricultural and because you are looking out for your interests your labeled "Whiney". When we moved out here, all this land is zoned Agricultural. Mr. Sanford's land in particular is Prime Agricultural land. I suggest we rezone parts of the supporters neighborhoods agricultural and put a pig farm on it. I'll even throw in a loudspeaker system to play "Old MacDonald" from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. March through November. It's only a little noise "
shaggy wrote on October 10, 2006 7:34 pm:
" Obvulously "Cmon" hasn't heard the trains on cornhusker, I've had my race car 1/3 of a block away from 33rd and cornhusker. Standing next to it at an idle and I can't hear it, I'm 22 years old so don't pull the old card. Speak from FACT!!!!!!! "
erichk wrote on October 10, 2006 7:50 pm:
" This is amazing.. all these neighbors opposing this track and continually speak of de-valueing their property. Are these the same people that live within smell of the city dump. Their homes were devalued quite some time ago. The city wanted the dump there and had "little opposition". Maybe a little burnt fuel smell will counteract the rancid smell from the city dump. Nobody wants change yet complain when their taxes are increased. Maybe Walmart will move in if the track doesn't and employ some of the planning commissions offspring! "
Pete wrote on October 10, 2006 9:03 pm:
" It is truly funny to watch the baseless comments come from the people that are against this thing. Screw the rest of us so they can hear birds chirping. What a crock. "
to Ms. House wrote on October 10, 2006 9:31 pm:
" What??? What does Saunders and Seward counties have to do with the track other than us residents in those counties also benefit from the track. We want to go to the races. We work in Lincoln. It benefits all the surrounding counties when there is growth in the area. This site is perfect. You can't really be a good judge from the east coast. You haven't been to the site this week. You haven't sampled noise readings yourself. Here. Onsite by the highway. You really sound like an email request from someone opposed to the track. They are getting sneaky now aren't they. "
drag racer wrote on October 10, 2006 9:54 pm:
" I think they need this dragstrip. Do you want topeka and kansas city race tracks to profit from the dragraces. The city of Lincoln would benefit from the drag strip, the motels, the eating estalishments, the grocery stores. The city of lincoln is just worried about bringing money into lincoln to benfit football.Do you realize how much noise the football games cause .So what is the difference if a racetrack is putin "
Robert wrote on October 10, 2006 11:09 pm:
" Drag Stips are noisy, but they provide a place for activity for those who like cars and suff things. The younger generation needs a place like this , because it is organized and there are a lot of race and car buffs in this local. It would be a forward looking local government, if this turns into reality as it should. What happens , if they have no DRAG STRIP, they use the public roads and streets for racing. It is a good idea because it provides qa place for people to do their thing with the cars. Matter of fact it is one of the biggest sports in the USA. So, I say to the local city or county goverment do not be an "OLD STICK IN THE MUD." "

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