Possible New Lot for Autocrosses!!!

[AutoXChris]

The other night, a small group of us met up at Jonathans, to organize a Solo2 Committee. And we discussed a lot of things. We have talked, kicked around and never really did anything about looking at the Fairgrounds Parking lot here in Springfield. Charles (Zoom-Zoom) suggested we scope it out again. So today... AT 12pm, I dropped by and Photoged the place.

Here is the log (Via Google Earth)
Noted are spots i took pictures from:


Sorry its so large. Needed to give a scale.


A. Taken from aside the grandstands





B. Taken from the edge of the fence in the picture above:
This one is Directly south twards the entrance:




Northern most shot





C. Facing south twards the entrance. Showing handycap signs and area:





D. At Southernmost Light pole facing West.







Between D and E. A lot of room for the course setups.



E. The first picture is looking back at the Lightpole on D. And a really good prospective on how much space we have here. Located at the south west corner of the lot





F. Taken from the Northwest corner of the lot.







D. Northern Light Pole.







Tires will not be an issue. Its part of a small program the city is doing and was told that they where going to be picked up today.
Looks like a great lot. Very smooth, well maintained. I think we have a good candidate for a lot for next year.

Full sizes of the images above can be seen at
http://chris.bonta-kun.net/Gallery%20Sc ... lot%20West
Click on the small image, click on the normal sized image. and you will get the full size image for better detail.

[JimR]

Good jerb!

Even if we can't get this site, or at least not right away, I think we made a lot of progress towards next year.

[AutoXChris]

i believe so, Coach Z. We have a good group Of motivated autocrossers that capable of making it fun for everyone!

[crazy eddie]

First thoughts - OMG what a nice lot BUT how much is it ?

Good recon there AXC

[AutoXChris]

talks, will be had. Contacts are available for me.

#1 issue. The person running the Ozark Empire Fairground, is retireing at the end of this year... So Talking to the person incharge right now is going to get a foot in the door, but who is to say the next guy will allow it.





I Need The Flowchart, Anyone have a link?

[zoomzoom]

Greetings,

The Solo Site Acquisition Committee (SSAC) is contacting you since you checked "SOLO" as your main interest on your last membership renewal. As the name implies, we are a committee of individual SCCA members who love Solo and want to help find more Solo sites.

We know that many regions already have tools or processes that help them acquire sites for their Solo program and we have already gathered some of your information. Our concept is that a region should not have to "reinvent the wheel" for site acquisition but should have access to techniques that have worked in other locations. The SSAC wants to be a clearinghouse of information and techniques for site acquisition as well as assisting individual regions. However, we suspect there's a lot more information out there, as well as more regions with site acquisition needs.

PLEASE CONTACT US:

We know there are regions that either conduct great local events, or are not able to conduct events due to lack of a suitable site. Also, it has been said that Soloists are content to remain “under the radarâ€

[magilson]

I just got that e-mail today as well.