Sad news tonight that the Tasmania’s North West R/C Car Club at which I’ve been doing some GP buggy racing has been temporarily shut down by an environmental protection authority on the basis of a noise complaint. The club are trying to get to the bottom of exactly what is the situation, and on what basis the ruling has been made – but for now at least, no more racing for any of us. It’s going to be a long sunday of thinking about what might have been…..
I’ll keep you posted.
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3 responses to “Devonport Track Shut Down by EPA”
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it is very annoying. was really looking forward to racing this weekend.
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get the council to agree to keeping teh track open for electric cars – at least that keeps the club going while the nitro noise issue is dealt with.
There are plenty of good electric conversions around for 1/8th scale buggies – better than no racing at all thats for sureLikeLike
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Looks like interesting times ahead for NWRCCC. The current track at Don (on the outskirts of Devonport) will host one last race meeting, then be closed.
The club have secured a new location, ideally located adjacent to a major motorsports facility and in an industrial area. Good facilities, no noise issues. Temporary racing will be up and running mid-november, and a new track build in time for the new year season. good stuff!LikeLike
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