NEWS RELEASES
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through Oak Ridger's website.
A $50 million motorsports park may be coming to Oak Ridge, and The Oak Ridge City Council will vote on its future on February 10. The motorsports park would be constructed be on lots five, six and seven of the Horizon Center. The city’s Industrial Development Board would have to approve selling the property even if Council’s gives its OK.Oak Ridger writer, Ben Pounds, covers in his article, "A letter included in the agenda from H.E. Bittle III of Hardin Valley Land Partners gives some details of the future development. He said it would cover over 300 acres and include a road course suitable for Formula E, Indy Car, International Motor Sports Association and National Auto Sport Association racing." Bittle said the complex would also include a karting track, paddock club, clubhouse, restaurants, pro shop, day and overnight lodging, meeting and conference space, RV park and public facilities to include walking trails and outdoor meeting spaces. In his letter, Bittle promoted the park as a place not just for racing events, but also for automotive research and testing.To read more on the proposed motorsports park, click here.