After following the many discussions both pro and con about the proposed NASCAR track north of Marysville, I have a comment to the designers and promoters of the track.
A three-quarter-mile track isn’t going to cut it. It isn’t that much bigger than the track at Monroe. Granted, it would be bigger and faster, but considering the high cost of building the track and improving the surrounding roads, including a new freeway overpass, utility upgrades and the cost of environmental considerations, it would seem to me that the track would need to have the strongest draw possible for racing organizations and fans to make the project worthwhile.
I feel the track should be at least a banked mile with an integrated road course that would utilize the infield as well part of the oval. The larger size of the track will allow better racing strategy and different race lines as opposed to the typical nose-to-tail freight train of short track which, personally, I find quite boring. This in itself makes for better competition and better racing for the spectator.
The road course could bring in racers from all over the Northwest and Canada, further supporting operating costs and stimulating surrounding businesses.
So, am I for the track? Let’s say I’m not against it if it’s done properly. If the developers are going to go at it with a resulting mediocre facility, then don’t bother. I doubt it would be the success it could be and would result in being a burden to everyone involved.
Dana J. Parks
Arlington
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