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Started by Johnny D , 09-13-2011 12:24 AM

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Posted 09-13-2011 12:24 AM

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On Friday night before the July Double Regional, a Thunderhill Board of Directors
meeting was held in the Thunderhill conference room. The design for
adding approximately two miles to the current three mile track was discussed.
The Thunderhill track extension would be designed to enable separate
events on both tracks or running a full five-mile course. The issue discussed
was the true economic demand for the additional track. While it would be great
fun to have the track extension, it’s a very expensive endeavor. The conclusion
of the discussion was a Board request that David Vodden gather a bit
more data before a final decision will be reached.

http://thunderhill.c...101004140923590
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Posted 09-18-2011 09:53 AM

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Speaking of Thunderhill.. Does anyone know why they removed the playground?
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Posted 09-18-2011 12:05 PM

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They have on the map all the Phase Improvements on the right if you can read it.
http://thunderhill.c...0923590&i=0&p=0
They moved the medical center in front of the playground to free up more paddock space.
They're also planning to enclose the viewing area were the tables are by the finish line.
I'm not sure if that answered your question.

NASA sets up a large blow up bounce playhouse and I think a few hours of day care for the kids.

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Posted 09-19-2011 06:00 PM

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Speaking of Thunderhill.. Does anyone know why they removed the playground?


I suppose you are disappointed now that you don't have a place to hang out in between races
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Posted 09-19-2011 09:06 PM

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That's who the big kid was :king: :rotfl: :rotfl:

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Posted 09-19-2011 09:59 PM

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Come on guys, my 7 year old daughter was asking......and I don't want to talk about it anymore. Ok, I miss meeting Juan there at midnight to teeter totter.
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I miss meeting Juan there at midnight to teeter totter.

T.M.I. :huh:
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Posted 09-23-2011 08:15 AM

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Teeter totter. So thats what you guys call it now days?

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Posted 09-23-2011 08:21 AM

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Posted 07-01-2013 05:35 PM

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Things are starting to come together on the new track extension.

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Maybe the video didn't do anything for you. How about this?

http://mazdaracers.c...-2025671543-n1/


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Posted 07-02-2013 07:12 AM

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So those that are so inclined can have a 25 Hours of off-road Thunderhill!


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Maybe the video didn't do anything for you. How about this?

http://mazdaracers.c...-2025671543-n1/

 

 

Thank you Johnny, I have been looking for that type of drawing of the planned extension for awhile!!  

 

The extension looks rather tight.  Kind of like streets of willow feel.  Was that the desired effect or product of the terrain?

 

5 miles per lap.... oh my.  Sounds like too much fun but the 25 would take on a whole new dimension.

 

 

Build it and they will come!


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Posted 07-31-2013 07:27 PM

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And it's a new track record !!!!    well really the 1st.

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Wow, most of that looks familiar :D


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Does anybody know that the schedule is ??


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I don't see anything on the schedule.

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Thunderhill West has been APPROVED! The Glenn County Planning Commission unanimously voted in favor of the new track extension! Construction is slated to start IMMEDIATELY. Thank you for all of your support! We will be publishing updates during constuction. In the mean time, check out what we have so far, below the break...

 

 

http://www.youtube.c...1tC_1dIHx0#t=34


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