Search for a SE 'Perm' 1/10th Off Road Venue: Completed!

[Dudders]

Following on from this thread:

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57351

I think we have a site for PERM track on the Farnham / Aldershot borders .

I'm going to look tomorrow afternoon and take a full measure of the area and make a detailed site map. I think the track foot print could be around 20m x 80m + parking etc.

Luckily I know the site owner and he is happy to agree to either a fee per attendee or a monthly set fee. The site is great for travel and covered by CCTV and 12ft fencing. Good news is that this commerical site already has planning for a social/neighbourhood activity .

It has facilities for mains electric, water and plenty of hard standing for carpark.

I'll report back tomorrow - needless to say I'm rather excited by all this!

[showtime]

sounds great

any update?

[Dudders]

Yup

1st proper meeting ok.... took measurements. Writing up what I'd require in the next few days then meeting again on site on Monday AM .

Hardstanding for track is about 18m x 60m and 3 or four times that for pits/parking.

[Dudders]

Hi All,

Developements on the track site -

Went to a council meeting yesterday and its a no go. The industrial land has a covenant that part of it must be used for 'sport and social' needs.

Council do not deem racing/club as a sport but a hobby. I guess fair play but still disapointing .

Not to be outdone, I'm back on the hunt

[Hog]

I would refer the council to the RACMSA (RAC Motor Sports Association) who recognise the BRCA and hence RC car racing as a legitimate branch of Motor Sport, not a hobby.

[Dr_UpGrade]

Also is it not a 'social' need too? i.e. part of society will use this facility?

[Dudders]

Thanks Hog, Will get back in touch.

Dr, Yes, but the council would prefer a Tennis Court or Basketball Court on the site for the companies staff...... even though it will be redundant by use.

[Dudders]

.....another meeting in 30 mins for a possible venue

Why do I get so excited????

[MK Racing]

Thats spooky, I just emailed you to see if you had got any thing sorted yet

Give me a call when you have time

[Dudders]

Spooooooky indeed.

Good news from todays visit have emailed you back.

[mikeyscott]

I hope we won't be fighting over racers etc.

[Dudders]

Looooooooooooong way off that buddy The more the merrier Big up the South Massive!

(Check your email)

[showtime]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

I hope we won't be fighting over racers etc.

a few date clashes will soon let you know how popular your club is versus another

[Dudders]

Looooong way to go yet before meetings will be planned, gonna be a tough few months of hard work but worth it

[Dudders]

Final committee meeting to be faced on Monday Evening next week when I might get the final yes on the outdoor venue .

If passed its gonna be a long hot summer

[Dudders]

Yep, as the title goes we now have a new venue in the South! . Now its squeeky bum time and the OMG what have I done time

Lots of work now to get the site ready and organsied, no timelines of dates.... lets say it'll be months rather than weeks.

If anyone is keen to help/get involved with the virgin site drop me a line

[The Chef]

Wouldn't mind helping out some weekends and poss the odd evening if I can bring the dog

[Getpip]

Congratulations.
Any more details about the venue location yet?

[Armie]

Thats great news Dudders.

I will help where I can.

[trekkerkk]

out off interest where is it,

trekkker