A NASCAR Turkey in Tulare?

23rd November 2006

A NASCAR Turkey in Tulare?

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Considering the days festivities it was hard to resist tying this story to the contents of millions of America’s ovens to yet another grandious plan for a potential NASCAR venue.

Presenting The Turkey in Tulare California (pass the cranberry sauce).

Tulare City Manager Darrel Pyle claims an area 20 miles south of the city — close to State Highway 99 — is a logical site for a $300 million-plus motor sports complex.

“This could change the entire character of the community,” Tulare Mayor Richard Ortega said. “But, of course, some people don’t want to change from small-town Tulare.”

Of course, NIMBY’s live everywhere. But there is something to be said for logic. I once made a perfectly logical argument (note the use of “logical, not sane) for a motorsports complex in Iceland.

On Tuesday the City Council voted unanimously

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1 On December 1st, 2006, Nascar nut said:#

Thats a long way from North Carolina. But I bet the weather stays balmy there. Not that I’m a fair weather fan.

posted on December 1st, 2006 at 3:20 am

2 On December 1st, 2006, Marc said:#

“NN” you’re correct it is a long way from North Carolina and yes the weather in Cali is far better than many places in the States.

And BTW, I have deleted the link you provided. As a normal course of posting a comment I don’t expect everyone to read my comment policy.

For that reason your comment stays but the link to a commercial site selling sports paraphernalia goes.

posted on December 1st, 2006 at 7:18 am

3 On April 14th, 2008, nascar track in tulare ca said:#

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posted on April 14th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

4 On May 28th, 2008, sully taylor said:#

this “money cow” is by far the stupidest thing to hit the valley. as a nascar fan i have enjoyed the race for many years. however, i am completely sick to my stomach that this is happening.

having this motorsports park built in tulare, ca., will include certain death for me and countless thousands of other locals that suffer from respiratory diseases.

just the fact that the low life developer of this monster, didnt even have the BALLS to show up and hear what the tulare residents had to publicly say at the planning commision meeting speaks volumes.

we live in some of the worst air in the country. why would anyone approve this?? it all comes down to one thing. MONEY.

i think that all individuals for the racetrack should cash thier paychecks, get it in rolled pennies, then cram it..well you get the point. that is the daily pain that i will feel in my lungs if this horror is built.

-sully taylor

posted on May 28th, 2008 at 3:07 pm

5 On May 28th, 2008, Marc said:#

One word “Sully.” - horseshit!

Your overblown rhetoric aside, the entire project if approved would have to meet conditions outlined in the California Air Quality Act.

You got a problem with that take it up with your state legislature and quite whining about your potential “death”.

posted on May 28th, 2008 at 4:13 pm

6 On July 17th, 2008, d. moore said:#

Yes, Nascar would be great for the small town of Tulare, I dont think our breathing will be no more effected as it already is,it would bring 1 billion dollar revenue to this town, about 1800 jobs for the ones who dont have a job, and great business for the ones that are already here, not to mention the entertainment. Should Nascar come to our town? Heck ya!!!

posted on July 17th, 2008 at 9:56 pm

7 On July 18th, 2008, Marc said:#

While I agree cash would flow into the town however, even if the track is given a NASCAR date (highly unlikely given the full sched) it would take ten years, at least, to realize your billion dollar cash flow.

Put another way, your dreaming.

posted on July 18th, 2008 at 12:15 am

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