[Winona Online Democracy]
----- Original Message ----- From: "Palmer, Lyelle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> While I personally am not interested in racing on a drag strip, ...... would draw a large number of young persons from a 100-mile radius. .... a huge proportion of young people have an interest in cars and speed. Example: A regular "Second Saturday" of every month would put the event on the calender for 4-5 months of the year. A car-theme flea market as well as other interesting attactions might expand interest and demand. .... The sounds generated at the airport would not impact residential areas. ----- Response ----- If we want to attract the motorsports crowd, I suppose an airport drag strip would be preferable to competition off-road mud bogging in Aghaming Park. But is it smart to encourage the youngsters' obsession with oil dependent pursuits when it's pretty certain that the global peak of oil production will occur in their lifetime? While there are no homes next to the airport (high-end ones, anyway) the drag strip participants and spectators are sure to be tearing around town showing off their 'performance' exhaust systems. Otherwise, as you pointed out, it seems like a low cost attraction to startup and maintain. John N. Finn _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
