I CARE BECAUSE:
1.
When I first saw the Pacific, my reaction was.. 'What a GREAT TRACK'! The layout should be included in a HANDFULL of the finest in the country. On the west coast second only to Laguna Seca with the potential to be even better. My opinion isn't worth the space on the web this post is taking up but it's been confirmed by drivers from other parts of the country who have towed in and have experience on many of the nations finest.
2.
It's a scenic beauty. If the improvements are done properly and maintain the 'feeling' of a 'woodlands track' it will be able to draw top notch series and drivers and be a real crowd pleaser.
3.
It has a LONG tradition. Although not as well known as Road Atlanta, Road America or Laguna, it has hosted many of the old time series with success. With proper 'revival' such as VIR under went it can be glorious again!
4.
It's a priceless gem in that it's close to a major metro area yet secluded in its setting. As a racing facility it would be impossible to replace. It's
OUR home track and should be supported in every way possible to prevent its loss.
5.
It's a huge financial investment to complete the renovations. But the track owners WILL recover their money and turn a profit very quickly if properly run and promoted. In addition, the positive financial impact on the surrounding towns will be enormous.
I for one have all digits crossed that Jason is successful in raising the capital and drawing the support needed for this project.
Am I 'tuned in' to what's happening? Nope, but I care. Do I wish it would move along faster? Yup. But just so it stays on the path I'll be happy.
Do I wish some intermediate fixes and repairs were done to T2, T8 and T9? Yup, mainly because of the pace of the project, I don't see the MASSIVE changes needed to the road racing track to meet FIA standards happening for at least another 3 to 4 years.
BUT THERE IS HOPE!!
Please look closely at the proposed improvements map. I DO believe once the drag strip work begins (which seems close), the T2 area is going to have to be reconfigured to allow space for the drag strip runout area. Might be wrong if the scale and proportions are wrong but it sure looks like it. And while they're doing that, maybe they can throw some asphalt on T8