Motocross a nuisance

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Trying to open a track near Indianapolis. The closest track is an hour and a half from downtown. So we go to the county that is the hillbilly capital of the area. They have the horse track and casino, let people build shacks on nothing and if you are bringing money to the county you are good. The property is an old gravel pit that has nothing around it and is zone to where you could put anything on it that you want. Not a motocross track. It seems that there is a nuisance list in their laws and a motocross track is one of them. I am going to check and see what else they deem as a nuisance. We all need a wake up call. The property owners worst fear was the noise. I dont think we have to wary about that now. Its too late, we are a nuisance.
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redalert144 6/25/2009 6:31pm
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4 strokes are a nuisance not mx
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Highsider 6/25/2009 7:25pm
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Start raising chickens and they will beg you to start a track!
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khough22 6/25/2009 7:51pm
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Highsider wrote:
Start raising chickens and they will beg you to start a track!
They would let me put in a hog farm.
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Nikhil 6/25/2009 8:47pm
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Dude, it's scary how different it is once you get out of marion county. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single black living in martinsville until 2001 or so.

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Void Main 6/25/2009 9:10pm
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Nikhil wrote:
Dude, it's scary how different it is once you get out of marion county. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single black living in martinsville until...
Dude, it's scary how different it is once you get out of marion county. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single black living in martinsville until 2001 or so.
Nikhil wrote: Dude, it's scary how different it is once you get out of marion county. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single black living in martinsville until 2001 or so.

A single black what?
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The Rock 6/25/2009 9:43pm
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khough22 wrote:
Trying to open a track near Indianapolis. The closest track is an hour and a half from downtown. So we go to the county that is...
Trying to open a track near Indianapolis. The closest track is an hour and a half from downtown. So we go to the county that is the hillbilly capital of the area. They have the horse track and casino, let people build shacks on nothing and if you are bringing money to the county you are good. The property is an old gravel pit that has nothing around it and is zone to where you could put anything on it that you want. Not a motocross track. It seems that there is a nuisance list in their laws and a motocross track is one of them. I am going to check and see what else they deem as a nuisance. We all need a wake up call. The property owners worst fear was the noise. I dont think we have to wary about that now. Its too late, we are a nuisance.
I am available to help you anyway I can.

I've worked with both race and practice tracks deal with sound issues. Just because they list MX tracks as nuisance doesn't mean we can't attempt to change their minds.

This is an opportunity to utilize sound levels to your advantage. You can present a case that you will be doing sound testing and the track will be quieter than the previous tracks that left them with the impression MX tracks are a nuisance. Sound equipment isn't that expensive, is very easy to use, and riders will find their bikes run much better with fresh packing. To me the question is would you rather ride a quiet bike and have a track to ride at or a loud bike with one less place to ride.

Funny thing is I am as hard core as they come regarding loving MX but I HATE loud bikes and can fully identify why some find MX bikes obnoxious.

I can't identify with those who think we don't have to do anything about noise.....you story is a perfect example of the damage others have done by not paying attention to noise.....

My mobile is 310.387.1889 if you want to talk. I will also be in Dayton hopefully in the next month and could come over to Indy if you need me to be "the sound guy" with the city.

Good luck!
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Nikhil wrote:
Dude, it's scary how different it is once you get out of marion county. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single black living in martinsville until...
Dude, it's scary how different it is once you get out of marion county. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single black living in martinsville until 2001 or so.
Void Main wrote:
[i]Nikhil wrote: Dude, it's scary how different it is once you get out of marion county. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single black living in...
Nikhil wrote: Dude, it's scary how different it is once you get out of marion county. I'm pretty sure there wasn't a single black living in martinsville until 2001 or so.

A single black what?
I think he means they were all married.
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racin mason 6/26/2009 6:24am
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What does it say about our sport when we have really done nothing for 40 years regarding noise? If our machines made as much noise as a sewing machine ,they would still be fun.Like it or not the electric bike is the future
Matt Fisher 6/26/2009 8:51am
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What does it say about our sport when we have really done nothing for 40 years regarding noise? If our machines made as much noise as...
What does it say about our sport when we have really done nothing for 40 years regarding noise? If our machines made as much noise as a sewing machine ,they would still be fun.Like it or not the electric bike is the future
Correct.
Today's NIMBY attitude, lawsuits, eco-naxis, and growing population certainly haven't helped our cause either.
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DirtyFilter75 6/26/2009 8:54am
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Where near Indy has a horse track and a Casino???
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72kiteboarder 6/26/2009 9:15am
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When seeking a permit to build a MX Track, Allways look near an airport. The Noise and dust issue are not valid if your near a loud and dusty airport.
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khough22 6/26/2009 9:29am
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Thanks Rock. I will keep your number. We have a piece of land right next to a car oval track. Its just not as close and not much parking. The horse track and casino is out interstate 74 about 15 miles east of 465, They also have one in anderson its 25 miles out of indy. We tried 2 years ago to put a track in and went thru the process and got shot down. Thinking the property next to the oval is our best bet.
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rocrac 6/26/2009 9:33am
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Hough you're a glutton for punishment. But thank you for your efforts I hope it works out a I am sure I will be there picking up stones if it happens.

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