Millville NJ update
09-25-2007, 01:00 PM
#32
Intermediate
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ocean City, NJ
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The formal Groundbreaking Ceremony of New Jersey Motorsports Park was held on 9/19 on Light Bulb Turn. A crowd of 500 people traveled far and wide to take part in the festivities. To kick off the ceremony a P-47 Thunderbolt flew over the track. WWII fighter pilots trained in this aircraft on the very site of the race track.
Chris Economaki, The Dean of Motorsports Journalists was on the stage when Harvey Siegel announced that the facility's media center and tower are being named for him.
Harvey also announced that Carroll Shelby is being brought in to work on the layout and conceptual design of Thunderbolt Raceway to ensure that the courses will be optimized for speed with a regular "pucker" factor. (Pictured are Carroll, Harvey and Lee).
Rumor has it that the initiation fee of the Driver’s Club will double as of 10/1/08.
Chris Economaki, The Dean of Motorsports Journalists was on the stage when Harvey Siegel announced that the facility's media center and tower are being named for him.
Harvey also announced that Carroll Shelby is being brought in to work on the layout and conceptual design of Thunderbolt Raceway to ensure that the courses will be optimized for speed with a regular "pucker" factor. (Pictured are Carroll, Harvey and Lee).
Rumor has it that the initiation fee of the Driver’s Club will double as of 10/1/08.
Last edited by nix930; 02-28-2008 at 10:48 PM.
09-25-2007, 08:26 PM
#34
Intermediate
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ocean City, NJ
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sure. Whoever is interested can send me an email nix935@yahoo.com. October 20th works for me.
I live 9 miles from the track and have free time. When someone is in the area, I'll do my best to be the perfect host.
If you have experience installing a coil over suspension or swapping gears in a 930 transmission, you can even stay for dinner!
-Nick
I live 9 miles from the track and have free time. When someone is in the area, I'll do my best to be the perfect host.
If you have experience installing a coil over suspension or swapping gears in a 930 transmission, you can even stay for dinner!
-Nick
09-26-2007, 07:37 PM
#37
Addict
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Mark,
Please dine at Readys although I will be out of town and won't be able to make the track walk with Nick. Alas, I will be in Woodstock, NY catching up with Levon Helm at his recording studion atachaicent (sp.) to his home.
BTW the little bro had a 9 lb. 14 oz. boy this past Monday. I have a Summit Point onesy all lined up although the baby may already be too large for it.
Nick, it was great meeting you at SP, hope to see you at more Schattenbaum events....WGI 10/1,2? Hopefully I will get a rain check on the track tour.
Jamie
Please dine at Readys although I will be out of town and won't be able to make the track walk with Nick. Alas, I will be in Woodstock, NY catching up with Levon Helm at his recording studion atachaicent (sp.) to his home.
BTW the little bro had a 9 lb. 14 oz. boy this past Monday. I have a Summit Point onesy all lined up although the baby may already be too large for it.
Nick, it was great meeting you at SP, hope to see you at more Schattenbaum events....WGI 10/1,2? Hopefully I will get a rain check on the track tour.
Jamie
10-14-2007, 09:21 PM
#40
Intermediate
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ocean City, NJ
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The track is progressing nicely. My 545i can complete a lap in about 2 minutes.
Attached is a picture of Light Bulb Turn
Attached is a picture of Light Bulb Turn
Last edited by nix930; 02-28-2008 at 10:48 PM.
10-14-2007, 09:35 PM
#41
Burning Brakes
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 1,051
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Joe Volpe spoke at our local PCA meeting last week and showed a video of the other, shorter track, Lightning. Video was shot from a pick up truck as it went around the track. Pretty cool. They are making progress. IIRC, Lightning is to open in June and Thunderbolt in August.
11-20-2007, 08:24 AM
#45
Intermediate
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Ocean City, NJ
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Getting Laid
Bobby,
I haven't been there this week.
The original plan was to lay asphalt this month. However, it seems that pouring the footers became a higher priority, possibly due to impending colder weather.
I'll take a lap with a camera in the next week or so to keep everyone updated.
I haven't been there this week.
The original plan was to lay asphalt this month. However, it seems that pouring the footers became a higher priority, possibly due to impending colder weather.
I'll take a lap with a camera in the next week or so to keep everyone updated.