Plainfield CT Track ?

[Street ET]

http://www.norwichbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040907/NEWS01/409070307/1002

I've been following this all summer. The developer has mentioned including a dragway in this proposal. Any interested local Connecticut people should attend the meetings. I think there is also a pre-meeting at a local hotel on the 13th. I have several relatives in this town & plan on going to the meeting to see whats what.

 

[5.0 Nostalgia]

I would love to see this happen. Keep me updated.

 

[90LX306]

i didnt see a dragway noticed?all i saw it talking sbout was nascar? but hopefully somethin happens cuz the 2 hr ride to NED is gettin old!

 

[stangman 50]

i agree with 90 lx. i live about 2 minutes from where its supposedly going to be, i didnt hear anything about a drag way, it wuld be so awsome though, it would bring so much money and it would take alot of racing off of the street, and add some excitement to the town, but as far as nascar comming, there is a big y supermarket right next to where they are putting it and i just cant see dale jr and gordon doing a little shopping on a rain delay???? its supposed to be built, but as far as a dragway???? dose anyone have more info on this?? they send a card to all the people in the surrounding towns and i filled mine out and at the bottom i put that id like to see a dragway but i doubt it will happen..

 

[Street ET]

I have a copy of the Norwich bulletin artical where Arganese is quoted as saying he is considering adding a dragstrip to the proposal. This artical was on August 12th. That is why I want to attend the meetings to get additional info. I suppose you could also call the contact # and ask.

If this is a roundy round track only it will have no impact on me at all. I can already go to four stock car tracks within 40 minutes of me. One more ? Big deal. The closest dragway is over 140 miles. I e-mailed the developer stating the same. There is definately a demand in this area I hope the developer realizes it.

 

[90LX306]

Its funny because every person i meet complains about street racing and cops do and so do older citizens, but the thing they dont understand is they close down all our tracks and everyone that is proposed they vote down, there is a definite need for a track in the lower mass,RI, or CT area, and i am sure the street racing numbers would go down. It takes me 3 hours to get to NED towing my car and i havnt even tried to get to lebanon valley or englishtown, we need somethin else!

 

[GallopingPonyCar]

there will never be a track there. None of the "neighbors" want to hear the motors and what not. So they whine, and they also whine about street racing. So knock on their door and tell them street or strip. I'd love a track to in the southern mass, mid CT area.

 

[StormStang]

I live 10 minutes from where the track is to built and there is more YEA than NAY . It is also talk about the 1/4 mile strip also. I will keep you posted. There is a meeting at the Holliday Inn on Monday the 13 at 7pm to discuss some issues. Thanks Tom

 

[stangman 50]

storm stang what kind of car do you have? i live in moosup also...

 

[stangman 50]

storm stang, nevermind, you live one street behing me, sweet car by the way why did u get rid of the yellow one???? i would love to see your car in person some time.

 

[StormStang]

What street do you live on? I needed a change in stangs. This one is alot stronger . I am starting a mustang club if your interested . We are recruiting members . Check my thread (Stormin` Stangs of Connecticut ) Contact me anytime [email protected] Thanks Tom Sherman

 

[Street ET]

There is a meeting at the Holliday Inn on Monday the 13 at 7pm to discuss some issues. Thanks Tom

I'll plan on attending this meeting, maybe I'll see you there. I'm a bald guy & I'll probably be wearing a New England Dragway coat.

 

[BLUECOBRA01]

That would be great, no more 2 hour ride to NED. Let us know on how the meeting goes tonight.

 

[25thmustang]

I wouldnt mind one here for street nights... We even have a group that might want to run events there!!!

 

[stangman 50]

well how did the meeting go??? is there going to be a drag track there or not??? what happened im excited to find out..

 

[90LX306]

anyone know whats up?

 

[StormStang]

I just recieved this email from the raceway

To all supporters of the Plainfield Raceway, there are 5 ways in which you can help us!





1. E-mail a letter to the Planning Board and to the newspapers. Put your name, address and phone number on it. Please stress that you support the zone change that would allow a racetrack proposal. The zone change will create over 5,000 jobs, bring in millions in local tax dollars to Plainfield’s budget, and over $100 million in tax benefits to the State of Connecticut. The traffic will be mitigated with a plan to satisfy the State DOT requests. Also, unlike rumors you may have heard, there will be no annexation of this land for expanded gaming for anyone. The only gaming that will be allowed will be the existing dog track wagering.



E-mail you letter by September 23 to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]





2. Attend the BIG MEETING of the Planning and Zoning at 7 pm on September 23rd at Town Hall in Plainfield. Please speak out in support of the zone change. Keep your comments limited to the zone change request – that it will increase revenue and jobs to the region, etc.



3. JOIN THE PRO-RACEWAY GROUP AND HELP OUT! A pro group is being formed, please e-mail us back if you can help out this group.





4. Sign a petition – they are at the current Greyhound track or you can get one at the meeting on the 23rd!



5. DISPLAY A LAWN SIGN! EMAIL US BACK IF YOU WANT ONE, HOW MANY YOU NEED, AND THE ADDRESS TO DELIVER THEM TO!

 

[stangman 50]

thats great and all but did they say anything about the 1/4 mile track at all if this is not going to be comming here, then personaly i dont care if a race way comes to plainfield or not, this is the only thing that intrests me??? did you find out anything on that tom??? thanks.

 

[StormStang]

I had to work . I have not heard anything. I could email the raceway about it . Maybe they will respond back

 

[stangman 50]

They contacted my friend and they did say that there is a drag strip perposal, so it is true if you suppoet this then go to this link and go to the contact info and fill out the form and they will contact you also to see if you support the track... www.newenglandraceway.com