Badlands Motorsports Resort

[Jackal]

This was posted in my subaru forum, and I wanted to pass along updates for you all in Alberta as well. I have simply copied and pasted from the other thread.

 

Motorsports Enthusiasts:

 

After many years of development, we are pleased to announce that the first reading of our re-zoning application in Kneehill County to obtain a Direct Control District to develop a comprehensive Motorsports Facility, was approved almost unanimously (6:1) by council on March 12th, 2013.

 

The re-zoning application is to approve the development of a 4.4-mile multi-configuration Road Course, Paddock, Commercial Development, Non-motorsport Recreational Development, and Residential Development.

This is a significant step towards a World-Class Motorsports facility becoming a reality in Southern Alberta; a facility which is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of motorsports enthusiasts throughout Western Canada.

 

As many of you already know, this project has been in development since 2005. The process has taken longer than expected, but all issues have now been resolved.

 

We still have to go through a second reading (Public Hearing), which is scheduled for June 11th, 2013. However, based on information provided to us by the Development Office of the Kneehill County, we are confident that all of the concerns raised by the area citizens have been addressed and we are very optimistic that we will obtain the final approvals in June 2013.

 

Construction could start as soon as the Spring of 2014, with the track opening in 2015.

 

We have thoroughly updated the FAQ section of our website to reflect the recent developments and we have included much more detailed information about the project, the planned amenities, and the operation of the Road Course.

 

Please visit http://www.badlandsmotorsportsresort.com/faq.php for more information and for answers to many questions including:

Q: Why has no information been released about the project since 2009?

Q: Are there any Investment opportunities available?

Q: What are the phases of Development?

Q: When will construction commence and what is the proposed opening date?

Q: I have heard of another proposed Motorsports Development in Southern Alberta, is this the same one?

Q: How is this development different from any other proposed development in Alberta?

Q: Where is the development located?

Q: Do the principles of this development have any Motorsports experience?

Q: How much will memberships cost?

Q: Will there be financing options for memberships?

Q: How many members will the facility be able to accommodate?

Q: Will members be able to sell or transfer their Membership?

Q: What will I receive for my membership?

Q: Will there be a Kart track?

Q: Will the facility be open for driving events all year round?

Q: Given the climate in Alberta, How will it be possible for the Road Course to be open all year?

Q: What activities will take place on the Road Courses and Skid-pad?

Q: Will the Road Courses and Skid-pad be available to rent to non-members?

Q: Will there be a facility available for low-speed driver training and autocross events?

Q: Will there be Time Attack (Solo Sprint) at the Club?

Q: Will there be Wheel to wheel Competition events on the Road Courses?

Q: Will there be a drag strip or drag racing?

Q: When will you start accepting deposits for memberships, garages, and residential condos?

…And many more.

 

Please feel free to share this information with your fellow motorsports enthusiasts and club members.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jay Zelazo

President and CEO,

Badlands Recreational Development Corp.

[turboeric]

That's excellent news. With Race City being bulldozed and no news from these folks for several years, I'd pretty much given up hope.

[Jackal]

That's excellent news. With Race City being bulldozed and no news from these folks for several years, I'd pretty much given up hope.

 

 

There are another couple adventures trying to make a go of it. One is just outside Airdrie, but has been planned as a full private track.