Location: Mt Juliet, TN Z06 FEST PARTICIPANT I II III IV V VI & VII
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NCM To Build Dragstrip!
It's official, the NCM announced it has acquired 70 plus acres to be used for the development of an Educational Motorplex Park to be located across the Interstate (I-65) from the Museum.
The Motorplex Park will offer a 1/4 mile dragstrip, 1.5 mile road track, and an autocross/skid pad area!!!
The MPP will be available for rent to Corvette clubs for their educational and competitive use and will an educational facet during NCM events.
Conceptual plans and more information will be announced in August.
I've known about these plans for a while but didn't post it until I knew it was official. Well, it's official and I, for one, am excited about the news!
Whether you prefer drags, auto-x, or road course events, you'll have your choice to do it at the NCM!
You the man ZIPPY! Always got the insider scoop. Thanks for sharing and wow, thats great news...is the NCM close to the Z06 Fest site? I am not sure, thats why I am asking....... That will be a big hit for the Fest
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Location: Mt Juliet, TN Z06 FEST PARTICIPANT I II III IV V VI & VII
Posts: 18,003
Re: NCM To Build Dragstrip!
Yes, the Motorplex Park will be within 1/2 mile of the Museum, just across Interstate 65. Compared to the privately owned Beech Bend park which is approximatley 10 miles from the NCM.
so plans are due in august.. i'm doing the math and guessing it won't be ready this year.
any body noticed when you go to advanced post view the crying icon is right above the beer glass? he better not be salting up that beer, or i'll give him something to cry about
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forgive my ?'s i'm an information leech so to speak. i like to know as much about a subject as i can when going into something new. (except for the 5 years i spent at college)
From NCM eNews today: "Additional Acreage Obtained for Educational Motorplex Park!
We have acquired 70 plus acres to be used for the development of an Educational Motorplex Park to be located across the interstate from the Museum.
The Motorplex Park will offer a ¼ mile drag strip, 1.5 mile road track and an autocross/skid pad area. The Motorplex Park will be available for rent to Corvette Clubs for their educational and competitive use and will be an educational facet during NCM events.
Conceptual plans and more information will be announced in August."
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This is great news. I'm glad they abandoned the 1/8 mile idea.
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Originally Posted by wvphoto
there is only one problem
all drag racers must follow Roc down the strip ..not exceeding 55mph..
LOL
just kidding..
sounds GREAT
So Mike, Roc will be driving your Honda?
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