(Possible) new Oak Ridge site discussion
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:30 am
Hi there. Yesterday JY and I looked at a pretty large, but unfortunately oddly shaped piece of pavement. Below are some images that outline what would be available to us. The second image shows another space we could use for paddock and/or grid in order to access the lot from a different point.
Currently, there are curbs that will have to be dealt with before we could even run there, but this sounded like it could be taken care of from our contact there. The difficulty is that there will be limited access points in and out of the course area. Also, we will only get a slight overlap with two cars on course (if any at all). Both of these things can be dealt with, but of course, it would mean fewer runs on race day.
In that regard, I think this would be a good candidate to have a two day combined event. 3 runs each day and add em up.
Pavement quality is not bad at all, surprisingly.
Next steps are to get a few more eyes on the pavement to see if it's feasible, then go back to our contact with a map of how we would use the area and some information about insurance, etc. Course designers, please post up with your thoughts.
Coordinates - 35.927821, -84.389637
Currently, there are curbs that will have to be dealt with before we could even run there, but this sounded like it could be taken care of from our contact there. The difficulty is that there will be limited access points in and out of the course area. Also, we will only get a slight overlap with two cars on course (if any at all). Both of these things can be dealt with, but of course, it would mean fewer runs on race day.
In that regard, I think this would be a good candidate to have a two day combined event. 3 runs each day and add em up.
Pavement quality is not bad at all, surprisingly.
Next steps are to get a few more eyes on the pavement to see if it's feasible, then go back to our contact with a map of how we would use the area and some information about insurance, etc. Course designers, please post up with your thoughts.
Coordinates - 35.927821, -84.389637