Tim Rosche
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In my opinion, this is a waste of time and money. The track does not need any modifications in that area. The costs would be $50 K plus. That money should go towards a new washroom facility once and for all. It is nice that we MAY have a chance to use some of the former M/X area, but the reality is that it will not really enhance our track. It is too narrow of strip of land, so all we could add is more slow, lame, autocross style second gear turns. We have enough of those already. It is unfortunate that the entire property is narrow in shape. River on one side, with a slough on the other. This makes it challenging to make a real nice road course. The only way this can happen is if we think big and go into the CC area. Of course this would take alot of money, co-operation, and time. Its time to stop wasting our money on this 'little' track changes. Women in particular, your wives, girlfriends, fans in general, want to have a proper washroom facility. If we are ever going to take the next step, and start getting butts in the stands, this has to happen. I personally have been pushing for this for 12 years. I joined the executive 3 years ago, largely to make this happen. At one point, we had the funds, we all voted, and got the go ahead. I had sourced out a wash trailer, staff to clean it, and a company to pump out the tank etc. But some strange underlying forces, always seem to keep it from getting done. It seems another capital expense always comes up. A new truck, a new forklift, more paving. Yes I agree we needed some of those things, but at this rate it will never happen. As for the plans to form a new clubhouse with washrooms etc, that has never gone further than talk. We need washrooms plain and simple. We have over 300 members, that need to make their voices heard and say enough is enough! No more wasting our clubs money on unnecessary paving projects etc. If we have the money, we should get it done finally once and for all. A new washroom facility is one of the few capital expenses, that we can actually generate revenue from as well. We can rent it out to clients and over 10 years it will have paid for itself. My .03 cents.
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