Dunn Tire Raceway Park Aussie Locker Rock Crawl

[Ryan_25]

I dont think this is good for the reputation of the park.

[smichaelR22]

sigh.

[ollllllo]

Not good at all.

Let\'s hope they step it up for round two.

[smichaelR22]

too much water? dump more rocks!  :)

[jimsh]

I\'m sure they must have a backhoe or something that can dig. Start where the water starts on the other side of where you want to work. The bigger the hole the more water it\'ll hold. I guess it is all just a matter of how bad you feel it needs to be done as to the extremes one is willing to go through to accomplish this. The moving of earth is cheap when you have the equipment, rocks cost more. I just don\'t like to spend where it is not absolutely needed.

[MrMindless]

in this case, if they want to actually have this succeed, there is no choice - it is clearly an \"absolute need.\"  they have cancelled at least 50% of their events due to flooding...

[jimsh]

I haven\'t met bill but since he is aussie lockers and aussie is a sponsor i would imagine he has at least a voice in the issue they might listen to. I would first off recommend a drainage specialist. Naturally that means money. the other two options have already been offered up. Either fill or dig a hole. When you fill you redirect the water somewhere that is lower than the elevation you are adding, may create other issues, when you dig a pit you at least know where the water is going to go. Crazy idea but has anyone offered to come help. I for one am not working and can operate anything with a motor. So i would be willing to go over and see what can be done. Just a thought.

[MrMindless]

when they were first planning this area 2 years ago, Tony invited some representatives from local clubs out there to scope it and offer some input.  Maybe something could be put together again? I\'d certainly be interested in actually making it work.

[ollllllo]

I emailed tony explaining our clubs willingness to contribute to the prep/cleannup effort.

[smichaelR22]

do you have a secret email or phone number, i have never gotten anything back, and he should even remember me from the Rausch trip i let him drive my CJ, and cora let his GF driver hers...

id be in for helping, i drive by at least twice a month

[Nick]

Is there enough room to dig a big pond and use the dirt from that to level/grade and make everything drain nice? I would be willing to help out with ideas and running any of the equipment.

[Camo1Ton]

The drainage issue needs to be addressed, and every one\'s interest in helping sounds great. I have 25 plus years experience in this,but I can say that insurance and other liabilities are the important thing. You don\'t just go and hop on a backhoe and dig a hole. Drainage needs planning and sometimes approvals.

P.S. You don\'t drive heavy equipment...you operate it.  

[jimsh]

I completely understand everything you are saying, being the general contractor then the building inspector. That is also why my first recommendation was a drainage specialist. If you are just changing the location of the pooling of water on your own property no permit is needed. Now, if the water starts to be relocated onto property belonging to others or city storm drains then permits and a specialist would be needed. I am also aware no respectable co. is going to let anyone come onto their property and use their equipment. Ins and liability issues. Offering assistance is always a good thing.

[ollllllo]

This is just a matter where we as a club are offering our help to show our level of commitment to the park. I for one never imagined anyone in their right mind would contemplate for a second letting any of us operate equipment on their property.

We can discuss the topic here on this forum all we want but its pointless unless we make the property owner aware of our willingness to help.

Smike and myself have both done just that, and neither of us have even received a no thank you, let alone a return email or phone call.

[jimsh]

I for one am grateful that you have offered assistance. Even though I\'m not a member if you are called upon your offer I am more than willing to help. I myself use this thread as more of a rant to blow off the steam of another event close to home being canceled. Since there really aren\'t that many places close to what is now home. For myself i intend to fix that problem, I\'ve been down to the southern tier 3 times in the last month looking at 50+ acre parcels. So far i haven\"t found quite what i want. My plan is a small homestead with a small private off road park in the back yard. Prob. take another 3 -5 years to bring it to reality but i can live with that.