The Stuggle Continues!!

On Sept 13, 2006 the associated press released information surrounding a survey conducted in Kitasp county. Only 600 people were surveyed and the topic outcome was split right down the middle. As the article declares the biggest problem would be the potential traffic and enviromental issues. While the overall motivating factor would be the economic impact on Kitsap county. This facility would be the first major sporting venue outside of King County. King County is the most economically successful county in the state. ISC declares that the meeting in Jan. is their last attempt to build a track in Washington State. That is why it is vital to make your voice heard and contact your representatives in Washington State. Visit www.race2wa.com this website has a lot of information about how to contact representatives and how to get involved in getting a track passed in Washington State.
Associated Press:
A survey of Kitsap County residents has found about half would like to see a NASCAR racetrack in the area and about half think it would be a bad idea. Elway Research Inc.'s survey of 600 county residents, released Monday, showed 46 percent were either strongly in favor or inclined to favor the speedway. The same number were either strongly against or inclined to oppose it. Nine percent had no opinion.The survey, commissioned by the county, had a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.Florida-based International Speedway Corp. wants to build a track for NASCAR races and other events on 950 acres near Bremerton National Airport and the Mason County line. The organization has said it would spend $166 million on the track, and another $166 million would be paid by sales taxes and $13 million would come from taxes on ticket sales.Elway Research said those surveyed indicated the biggest benefit of the proposed track would be its impact on the economy. They said the impact on roads and other public works would be its biggest potential detriment.Many of the county residents surveyed said they expected their taxes to go up because of the track.