It looks like we will be able break ground on the track this year!!!

Although they are still waiting to get all the constructions bids sorted out, we should have enough money collected to build a usable facility.

The preliminary estimates called for $2.8 to build a usable facility. Our old track, 2nd creek was what I would call a usable facility and it worked well for 20 years although it was very small.

Construction release parameters--

That CAMA owns the land. DONE

That the needed zoning is approved. DONE

That the site plan is approved by the County. DONE

That firm quotes are in hand for the major cost items of this project. in progress

And last, but not least, that the Capital Campaign has raised enough money to at least pay for a "Useable Track." -- According to the latest tally we have $2,835,000 raised from members, commercial and individual loan program.

$601K- individual member and commercial sponsor contributions
$884K- starting capital
$1,350,000-- loan program

 

The HPR web site has yet to be updated, but all the contracts have been signed and the money is in place. Ground breaking should be taking place in the next week!!!


www.highplainsraceway.com

 

Nice. Good job Darrel and thanks for all the hard work.

 

I didn't do anything.

Here's the latest newsletter.

August 7, 2008 – HPR What’s Happening!


It’s been a very, very busy and productive period. There is much to report, but the good news is that construction of High Plains Raceway is now underway!

We’ll summarize the events of the past six weeks:

*To investigate cost reduction possibilities, CAMA issued Requests For Proposals to selected contractors for firm bids. The RFP’s included a laundry list of alternates, including options to reduce the track width, track length, grading aspects, etc. This was necessary to offset the dramatic price increases for asphalt oil and diesel fuel over the past months.

*The proposal process generated two distinct options: a $3.2 million project for a 2.0 mile track or a $3.6 million project for the full length, 2.55 mile design. After a great deal of consideration, the CAMA reps voted unanimously to go for the full length option. The consensus is that building the “best” circuit will catalyze future improvements and amenities, and that having configuration options will cater to a wide spectrum of uses and revenue opportunities.

*To fund the $3.6 million project required increasing the debt ceiling from $1.6 million to $2.0 million. This change to the release conditions was approved, and the additional funds have been committed. Available funding now exceeds the expected cost to complete the project (based on firm bids), thus satisfying the construction release conditions.

*Construction contracts have been signed. The project has begun!!

All the exciting features of the road course remain intact. In the configuration under contract, we will have a full 2.55 mile, 36 ft. wide road course, a paddock with 40 ft. wide paved asphalt lanes and crushed recycled asphalt in the interior islands where the tow vehicles park. As we have known all along, it has the potential to be one of the most interesting and challenging circuits in the country! At the present level of funding, there is very little in the way of “creature comfort” amenities, but CAMA is keenly aware that everyone wants amenities, not just a bare track and paddock. The question is how to get there? It is clear that the Capital Campaign will have to continue. A continued Capital Campaign has the potential to attract additional funds to provide very adequate amenities. Future donations (personal and corporate) plus some possibly “self-funding” amenities (e.g., garages, RV hookups, and a fuel station) are, we believe, quite achievable over the next year.

On this note, there are still a lot of potential users of HPR who have yet to contribute. Perhaps some have taken a “show me first” attitude, wanting to be sure there will be a facility before donating. CAMA is planning a ground breaking ceremony in the next week or so, and we hope those potential donors will finally be convinced to join their peers who have already contributed.

Yes, HPR will be a reality!! Yes, we need more dollars to make High Plains Raceway the great facility we all want.

Your CAMA Board,

Glenn Conser
Bob Darcey
Walt Fricke
Bill Kephart
Kyle Popejoy[/SIZE]

 

ground breaking this Friday at 1pm. :-D

 

It was raining and the canopy was crowded so i couldn't take any pics of the actual ground breaking ceremony. These will have to do.

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and we have a race.



water truck replenishing the retention pond. On the west end of arroyo looking down on high plains drifter.



There are more pics of the progress on the HPR site.

The ground breaking will be featured on the Altitude channel starting tonight at 5pm and 9:30pm. Check the web site to make sure.

 

The west loop has its first layer of pavement, the north loop should have its first layer done by tomorrow night.

 

Neat slide show made with pics taken this weekend.

http://eclipse.host-care.com/~teamte...lideshow-2.pdf

 

Can't wait to start racing!

 

ariel pic taken about 2 weeks ago.



The track has it's top layer down, the paddock and entry road should be ready by tomorrow night.

 

very nice

 

New ariel pics have been posted and here is a new sped up video of a full lap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4c7FJpCIp8

follow the url to the photo link.
www.highplainsraceway.com

 

has anyone considered going out to the track for one of their walk-arounds?

 

There are also other opportunities to help with unloading tires every saturday and bolting them together. With enough people it only takes about 2 1/2 hrs to unload the trailer load. After that you can walk the track.

This saturday Mo will be hosting the walk around with his famous food fare.

 

The latest video with a wide angle camera on the racing line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm3A-5o9Mb4

 

Just sent in my second contribution to HPR. Costs for building went up this year and more is needed! I hope others will consider making a contribution...

 

In case you have been living under a rock during the winter, High Plains raceway is now open.

youtube alreadt has a couple of in car vids posted. This weekend the MRA has it, next weekend NASA is renting the track.