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a source told that a deal is 90% done to bring a standing mile event to ... wait for it ... houston texas
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hadn't heard it but that's pretty cool... where at?Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs. -
That's a new one on me but I'll hope for the best.
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Ellington Field, 10 minutes from the houseOriginally posted by Beagle View PostCharles W - BS Photographer at largeComment
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hells yeah! Maybe 15 from Dad's deal. He's on the bayfront down the road from Stomps... I'd hate to store a car there though. Anything on the bay turns to rustball in 5 years or less if it doesn't get stolen. I don't know how much longer that is gonna stay there, the taxes are insane. He's got another lot a couple of blocks from the bay.
That'd be awesome though, only a few hours from location X. It would make the 84 T-bird sitting in the yard have something to do!! Do you know if they are joining anyone's existing organization / sanctioning body or if it's going to be a new org?Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.Comment
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a new group, i THINK they worked with the Texas Mile peepsCharles W - BS Photographer at largeComment
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I'd suggest they contact either the ECTA or the SCTA. As I understand it the Texas Mile folks are bit lax in both safety and record-keeping. Still, I'll want to go to this new track. Will this replace the Texas Mile or be in addition to it?
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its an addition, and not affiliated with the texas mile peepsCharles W - BS Photographer at largeComment
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like to know more. Length of shutdown, etc. Also interesting that Texas Mile safety record record is better than ECTA. I have run both groups quite a bit. in 200 club at both. not condoning any safety programs though.Comment
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Originally posted by 3388performance View Post
Runways
Direction
Length
Surface
ft
m
4/22
8,001
2,439
Concrete
17L/35R
4,609
1,405
Concrete
17R/35L
9,001
2,744
Concrete
if that's where I am thinking of, there's the information on it it. Military / public field with a history. Sorry the table didn't come out right.
Charles?Last edited by Beagle; December 4, 2012, 12:21 AM.Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.Comment
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i heard they had 8,000 feet to play with, i havent heard anymore about it but im gunna make a phone call or two tomorrowCharles W - BS Photographer at largeComment
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keep us posted! Looked like the long runway was over 8000...
How much space does it take to shut down from say 225mph in a mile? Maybe one of the Dan's or the Joe's or the illusive Keith ghost can fill us in on the requirements.
Last edited by Beagle; December 7, 2012, 04:51 AM.Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.Comment
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Ohio has 3/4 mile and is adequate (or so the 200+ guys tell me - how would I know??!!). More would be better, for sure.
Finding an acceptable LSR venue is difficult. You need 1 3/4 or more in length and enough width to be safe, no ditches on the sides (room for spin-outs when they happen), room for pits, etc, and a municipality that is willing to work with the racing organization. And I'm sure that's just the tip of the iceberg.
DanLast edited by DanStokes; December 7, 2012, 06:32 AM.Comment
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The location is pretty good - mostly industrial IIRC. Pretty close to the port of Houston, it's not like any extra noise is really gonna get noticed. I hope this works out, I would be ALL OVER IT. Seriously 20 minutes from where my grandmother's house is.Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.Comment
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10,000 feet makes me happy! 8000 is doable but you really have to get the chute out at the finish line.Comment
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