High Plains Raceway

[TFOGGuys]

I went out for the walking tour of HPR this morning, and all I can say is WOW! Pavement is down, and the layout looks like a total blast. 2.5 miles of twisty, technical asphalt, with a couple of serious gut check sections. Blind crests, huge elevation changes, long straights, wild combo corners, it's got it all. I strongly suggest if you haven't donated yet, it's time to get off the fence. There's already enough funds for a basic, primitive racetrack, but a little more would go a LONG way towards a few amenities. If you were one of the ones that said "I'll give when I actually see a racetrack", it's time for you to get off the fence and get behind this. I know I'll be donating more as time and funds allow.

Note: If you wanna get a look at the new track, go to the HPR website to arrange for a tour or get a video of an ACTUAL LAP

[peteremsley]

...Blind crests, huge elevation changes, long straights, wild combo corners, it's got it all...

Yep, we rode bicycles around last weekend and I was completely stunned by it I think its turn 3 that you approach and really don't have a clue if its going to go left or right. There are some quick and cool elevation changes for sure.

Can't wait for next spring!

[hcr25]

That track is never going to happen, I will believe it when i see it, blah blah blah!











Remember not so long ago when some people were saying that? I hpe they dont ever get to ride there.

As for the track, it is the shit and i have already raced there

[Sortarican]

...As for the track, it is the shit and i have already raced there

[Insert generic jealousy response here:]

[rybo]

As for the track, it is the shit and i have already raced there

Mike,

I heard you were running a cheater cart with aftermarket handle and double bubble...is it true?

[UglyDogRacing]

Mike has the honor of being the first racer ever to have an off track excursion at HPR!

[hcr25]

Next time we will have more shopping carts!

[hcr25]

Mike,

I heard you were running a cheater cart with aftermarket handle and double bubble...is it true?

Nope, not true. Jeffs cart was modern vintage thats all

[TFOGGuys]

Nope, not true. Jeffs cart was modern vintage thats all

I see a tech teardown in your future.....

[Mother Goose]

I see a tech teardown in your future.....

Check his crank shaft.

[konichd]

[quote=hcr25;372721]That track is never going to happen, I will believe it when i see it, blah blah blah!
Remember not so long ago when some people were saying that?


I must admit I was one of those people. Being an Architect I could see hard times coming in the construction industry. I had jobs just flat out die, and others get drastically cut due to banks not lending money. I had a 18 million dollar project get funding pulled after LOI's had been signed by major corporations (which you NEVER see). I was one of those thinking that the hard times would hit HPR.

However through the hard work of Glenn and his staff they truly pulled off something that I never thought would be reality. I doff my cap to all the people that made HPR possible.

Now its time for me to suck it up and make my personal donation and also a business donation. I can't find the tread that had the donation link/PDF form? Anyone?

Once again, great work for all that made it happen!

[rforsythe]

Check his crank shaft.

That sounds kinda personal.

[rybo]

David,

And my hat off to you for following up on your word. You said you'd donate when you saw a track, and now you're doing what you said.

Here is the donation form.

http://www.highplainsraceway.com/pdf...ation-Form.pdf

[TFOGGuys]

I'm not qualifies to check his crank... I'm a mechanic, not a urologist....

[konichd]

Thanks Scott!

I'll print it out and get something off in the mail tomorrow

[Bueller]

I will donate in the usual way, I will pay my entry fee the day of the event. Unless of course people who scoffed and didn't poney up a donation are not allowed to ride it, which is ok too.

[TFOGGuys]

Scott, is the paypal account for CSC donations still active?

[rforsythe]

Scott, is the paypal account for CSC donations still active?

Actually that would be a question for Glenn, since he ran it.

[TFOGGuys]

Glenn, is the paypal account for CSC donations still active?

Ok then.....

[The GECCO]

Actually that would be a question for Glenn, since he ran it.

Yes, please use MRA_CAMA@yahoo.com

Thanks!!

[TFOGGuys]

Done.

[wankel7]

I will donate in the usual way, I will pay my entry fee the day of the event. Unless of course people who scoffed and didn't poney up a donation are not allowed to ride it, which is ok too.

I agree with I will make my donations when I ride the track.

What is the difference between giving money now and giving it to a track day outfit?

[rybo]

I agree with I will make my donations when I ride the track.

What is the difference between giving money now and giving it to a track day outfit?

Giving money now will go directly to improvements to the facility. Things like power, bathrooms, running water etc.

When you pay a trackday fee it isn't a donation. It's a price paid ($$) for a service rendered (track time).

As a guy who runs a trackday outfit, when you give me money I give some of that money to the track for rental fees. I also have to cover the cost of an ambulance, cornerworkers, insurance, supplies etc. So only a portion of your trackday fee goes directly to the track (who has to give a portion of that money to their operating expenses, like insurance too). As a result, a donation now is a direct funding of track facilities. A trackday fee later will be covering overhead and operating expenses with the leftovers going to track improvements.

Scott

[Bueller]

Is this a for profit endevour?

I wouldn't just give $ to McDonalds so I can sit in a golden booth, and still pay the same amount for a hamburger. If Ronald wants a golden booth he can buy it from the proceeds of the sales.