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thewake · 09-20-2007, 11:54 AM

The New Jersey Motorsports Park held a public goundbreaking last night. The ceremony was nice and everyone was excited, except of course Chris Economaki who said that he wanted to avoid that particular word. He described himself as 'enthused' and 'enraptured'.

The first events are planned for June 2008. The first event is going to be held by the Shelby American Automobile Club. The Sports Car Club of America in particular the South Jersey Region will be hosting events as well, we just don't have the dates yet.

The owners of the track will be naming the media tower after Chris Economaki and they unveiled the plaque that will hang in the building in his honor. He seemed to really appreciate the gesture. Everyone there cheered when they made the announcement.

They then went just outside the tent to do the ceremonial digging with the golden shovels.

I even managed to catch the flying dirt with my camera.

We got to see and walk on sections of the "Lightbulb Turn" section of the Lightning Racetrack. The track has a long way to go, yet it is well on the way to the proverbial checkered flag that is opening day. I am not going to wait patiently, I need to get busy on my project car.

Even if you don't want to race, come on out and help us hold the races. We (and any other club that holds events there) will need workers of all types.

Yes I know they have been working out there for a while. Still this was the "official groundbreaking" so I thought you would like to see the photos and perhaps read my report.

Also read about it at http://www.courierpostonline.com/app...18/1004/living and http://www.nj.com/sunbeam/stories/in...180.xml&coll=9 and http://www.globest.com/news/996_996/.../164161-1.html. you can see the channel 40 (NBC in Atlantic City) video at http://www.nbc40.net/pages/videoplay...o.php?vid=3097. Channel 6 was also there, but I didn't see a report on their site.

BMS · 09-21-2007, 09:41 PM

my dad has been following this for a long time. he is probably going to become a member, also it would be sick to buy one of the house on the infield

Nick 95 6sp · 09-21-2007, 10:19 PM

I hope you get flooded with people wanting to drive on that new track. I'll be there.

Sincere · 09-22-2007, 02:48 AM

This is gonna be my home away from home. I can't wait. I need to get a racing license. Great post!

amp · 09-22-2007, 09:40 AM

im lookin into pickin up one of the townhomes they are buildin in the park...
itll be my second home... primary home for my fds...

201Motorsports · 09-22-2007, 09:42 AM

This looks fantastic... and the countdown continues

foolio · 09-22-2007, 09:45 AM

Tonight on ABC there is going to be a special about the track. Its on at 7:30 tonight 9/22/07. I cant wait for it, it will only be about 45 minutes away for me.

Charged SVTF · 09-22-2007, 04:16 PM

I was at the ceremony. Blood was boiling in anticipation lol.

the mike · 09-22-2007, 07:19 PM

Thank god. I have been following all the drama about this opening/groundbreaking for YEARS. This is going to be my Sunday home away from home, and might even convince me to get a normal Mon-Fri job so I can be off Saturdays.

88TSI_Rob · 09-22-2007, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amp

im lookin into pickin up one of the townhomes they are buildin in the park...
itll be my second home... primary home for my fds...

If you ever need a homesitter I'd be happy to help.

I can't wait to get on this track. My car should be "done" right around May-June 2008 so the timing it perfect for me.

BMS · 09-22-2007, 09:03 PM

i wonder wat the costs will be for the town houses

ITSTOCK · 09-22-2007, 11:10 PM

I honestly thought that this wasn't going to happen! They need to do the same thing at Willow Grove Air base.

Sincere · 09-22-2007, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSTOCK

I honestly thought that this wasn't going to happen! They need to do the same thing at Willow Grove Air base.

That would be sooo sick. I could walk there. But this is just as good.

Charged SVTF · 09-23-2007, 01:19 AM

I dont know how far away from willow grove it is...but Liberty Bell Raceway got approved and isnt too far away from Philadelphia.

jdmwill · 09-23-2007, 03:29 AM

i stayed home late just to see this on abc.my mouth is salivating with anticipation.before the drift bug hit me i use to do alot of road coursing with the scca.it will be nice to get back to my roots plus my rb powered 240 should be 100% by then.i would love to time attack it.

p.s. what with this liberty raceway
will

NOPSTNS · 09-23-2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charged SVTF

I dont know how far away from willow grove it is...but Liberty Bell Raceway got approved and isnt too far away from Philadelphia.

im gonna need more info on liberty bell raceway there buddy....thats news to me!

there is another track being built slated for summer 08 and its called alpine motorsports park. same scenario...

im waitin for a schedule to be developed for all these news tracks bc a HPDE would be great fun and i dont want to go to only pocono raceway each time there is one....

hooray!

BMS · 09-23-2007, 11:20 AM

Alpine is more like a Golf country club, except it for racers. members only, as far as i know there will be no professianal event held there. My dad was going to become a member, then he heard about njmp and instead is becoming a member of njmp

88TSI_Rob · 09-23-2007, 11:48 AM

Liberty is going through a lot of the legal issues NJMP went through already and is probably a good 2-3 years away from being completed. I hope it gets built, the more tracks in the area the better.

http://www.libertybellmp.com/track.html

BMS · 09-23-2007, 06:09 PM

I went to the website, there is a big sign that says Approved in yellow

NOPSTNS · 09-23-2007, 06:26 PM

+1

i see that too...
alpine is said to be country club for racers but i signed up for more info and im gonna see if they do prices for individual days as well, sintead of lifetime memberships...which is gay imo bc im poor

liberty bell is said to be in douglasville or some crap berks?
wheres berks county?

09-20-2007, 11:54 AM	#1
thewake Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #385 iTrader: (0)	NJMP Groundbreaking The New Jersey Motorsports Park held a public goundbreaking last night. The ceremony was nice and everyone was excited, except of course Chris Economaki who said that he wanted to avoid that particular word. He described himself as 'enthused' and 'enraptured'. The first events are planned for June 2008. The first event is going to be held by the Shelby American Automobile Club. The Sports Car Club of America in particular the South Jersey Region will be hosting events as well, we just don't have the dates yet. The owners of the track will be naming the media tower after Chris Economaki and they unveiled the plaque that will hang in the building in his honor. He seemed to really appreciate the gesture. Everyone there cheered when they made the announcement. They then went just outside the tent to do the ceremonial digging with the golden shovels. I even managed to catch the flying dirt with my camera. We got to see and walk on sections of the "Lightbulb Turn" section of the Lightning Racetrack. The track has a long way to go, yet it is well on the way to the proverbial checkered flag that is opening day. I am not going to wait patiently, I need to get busy on my project car. Even if you don't want to race, come on out and help us hold the races. We (and any other club that holds events there) will need workers of all types. Yes I know they have been working out there for a while. Still this was the "official groundbreaking" so I thought you would like to see the photos and perhaps read my report. Also read about it at http://www.courierpostonline.com/app...18/1004/living and http://www.nj.com/sunbeam/stories/in...180.xml&coll=9 and http://www.globest.com/news/996_996/.../164161-1.html. you can see the channel 40 (NBC in Atlantic City) video at http://www.nbc40.net/pages/videoplay...o.php?vid=3097. Channel 6 was also there, but I didn't see a report on their site. __________________ -- Wake

09-21-2007, 09:41 PM	#2
BMS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langhorne Pa Member #2425 My Ride: just got my license iTrader: (0)	my dad has been following this for a long time. he is probably going to become a member, also it would be sick to buy one of the house on the infield __________________ Budriss Motorsports=Greatness Finally got a car a RX-8

09-21-2007, 10:19 PM	#3
Nick 95 6sp Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Narberth, PA Member #3675 My Ride: '95 Supra Turbo 6sp iTrader: (0)	I hope you get flooded with people wanting to drive on that new track. I'll be there. __________________ Nick '95 6sp Supra Twin GT2860's w/TiAL exhaust housings, 2X TiAL WG's and BOV's, on V-band moded HKS twin manifolds, AEM v2, FJO w/NTK, AEM meth/water spray, GSC S1 cams, OS Giken triple clutch and Super Lock LSD, Racelogic

09-22-2007, 02:48 AM	#4
Sincere Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stay out of my garage! Member #248 iTrader: (5)	This is gonna be my home away from home. I can't wait. I need to get a racing license. Great post! __________________ "I'm going to put my nutsack on your..." To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

09-22-2007, 09:40 AM	#5
amp Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Member #5435 My Ride: (2)RX7 and MS6 iTrader: (0)	im lookin into pickin up one of the townhomes they are buildin in the park... itll be my second home... primary home for my fds... __________________ Titanium Grey Mazdaspeed6 . Competition Yellow Mica R1 . Competition Yellow Mica R1 . Ducati Yellow Monoposto 998 Silverstone Metallic Base . Brilliant Black R1 . Silverstone Metallic Touring . 20B Chaste White PEP . Blaze Red Series5 TurboII . Brilliant Black Series5 TurboII . 20B . Glacier Silver Metallic 6s . Kawasaki ZX6R

09-22-2007, 09:42 AM	#6
201Motorsports Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2125 My Ride: 2003 Mitsubishi Evolution 8 iTrader: (0)	This looks fantastic... and the countdown continues

09-22-2007, 09:45 AM	#7
foolio Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Mar 2007 Member #4097 My Ride: 2000 GC/Swap iTrader: (0)	Tonight on ABC there is going to be a special about the track. Its on at 7:30 tonight 9/22/07. I cant wait for it, it will only be about 45 minutes away for me.

09-22-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
Charged SVTF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #4118 My Ride: 2002 Ford Focus SVT iTrader: (0)	I was at the ceremony. Blood was boiling in anticipation lol. __________________ Charged SVTF - AKA: Tim Jackson Racing Supercharged SVT Focus To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. FocusSport CoolFlo Intake - Focus Central 65mm TB - Ford Racing Coated Headers - Cat Delete - Borla 2.5"

09-22-2007, 07:19 PM	#9
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	Thank god. I have been following all the drama about this opening/groundbreaking for YEARS. This is going to be my Sunday home away from home, and might even convince me to get a normal Mon-Fri job so I can be off Saturdays. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

09-22-2007, 09:03 PM	#11
BMS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langhorne Pa Member #2425 My Ride: just got my license iTrader: (0)	i wonder wat the costs will be for the town houses __________________ Budriss Motorsports=Greatness Finally got a car a RX-8

09-22-2007, 11:10 PM	#12
ITSTOCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #844 iTrader: (0)	I honestly thought that this wasn't going to happen! They need to do the same thing at Willow Grove Air base.

09-23-2007, 01:19 AM	#14
Charged SVTF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #4118 My Ride: 2002 Ford Focus SVT iTrader: (0)	I dont know how far away from willow grove it is...but Liberty Bell Raceway got approved and isnt too far away from Philadelphia. __________________ Charged SVTF - AKA: Tim Jackson Racing Supercharged SVT Focus To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. FocusSport CoolFlo Intake - Focus Central 65mm TB - Ford Racing Coated Headers - Cat Delete - Borla 2.5"

09-23-2007, 03:29 AM	#15
jdmwill Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: edison, nj Member #5436 My Ride: daily s13 slammed drifty ready, drift car ae86 sr20 powered...20" mongoose for fun iTrader: (4)	i stayed home late just to see this on abc.my mouth is salivating with anticipation.before the drift bug hit me i use to do alot of road coursing with the scca.it will be nice to get back to my roots plus my rb powered 240 should be 100% by then.i would love to time attack it. p.s. what with this liberty raceway will

09-23-2007, 11:20 AM	#17
BMS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langhorne Pa Member #2425 My Ride: just got my license iTrader: (0)	Alpine is more like a Golf country club, except it for racers. members only, as far as i know there will be no professianal event held there. My dad was going to become a member, then he heard about njmp and instead is becoming a member of njmp __________________ Budriss Motorsports=Greatness Finally got a car a RX-8

09-23-2007, 11:48 AM	#18
88TSI_Rob Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NE Philly Member #547 iTrader: (1)	Liberty is going through a lot of the legal issues NJMP went through already and is probably a good 2-3 years away from being completed. I hope it gets built, the more tracks in the area the better. http://www.libertybellmp.com/track.html __________________ 2005 Subaru LGT 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSI 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo

09-23-2007, 06:09 PM	#19
BMS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Langhorne Pa Member #2425 My Ride: just got my license iTrader: (0)	I went to the website, there is a big sign that says Approved in yellow __________________ Budriss Motorsports=Greatness Finally got a car a RX-8

09-23-2007, 06:26 PM	#20
NOPSTNS Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Member #3176 iTrader: (0)	+1 i see that too... alpine is said to be country club for racers but i signed up for more info and im gonna see if they do prices for individual days as well, sintead of lifetime memberships...which is gay imo bc im poor liberty bell is said to be in douglasville or some crap berks? wheres berks county?

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