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I wish I had 35k to join looks really nice...
America’s longest road course is the hallmark of Prairie Hills. Nearly 7 miles of twisting tarmac finds its home on 872 acres of rolling Northwest Indiana prairie. The courses, currently being crafted by world-renowned track designer, Alan Wilson, provide safe and exciting opportunities for all types of vehicles. All four tracks can be configured to run in either direction; independent, or in combination with each other.
Combined, the North Track is 3.2 miles in length with 19 individually designed double-apex, off camber, hairpin, blind, and carousel turns that will test the mettle of the cars and their drivers. With over 40 feet of elevation change, this track offers something for everyone; twists and turns for some, top end speed for others. The two main straight-aways, one over a ¼ mile, and the other at ½ mile, will whiten the most experienced driver’s knuckles.
The South Track will host yet another heaping helping of exhilaration. 45 feet of elevation change, two individual tracks of 2.2 miles and 1.4 miles can be combined for 3.6 miles of high energy and 23 G-force inducing turns, leaving your tires and your heart rate screaming for a respite. Two 1/3-mile straight-aways and some fantastic sweepers will blur your periphery.
While speed might seem to be the number one priority for a racetrack, safety is our primary objective. Both of our tracks will maintain widths of 40 feet and mowed grass runoffs of 50 feet on both sides. Turn and high-speed runoff zones will utilize sand, as well as pea gravel pits, allowing errant drivers to come to a controlled stop, safely.
The unique design of Prairie Hills offers car and motorcycle clubs, race teams, manufacturers, and the media the opportunity to rent out portions of our facility while not interfering with our members. From the 6.8 mile full configuration, combinations of two courses, one of four individual tracks, autocross or our skidpad, Prairie Hills offers nearly limitless possibilities!
Once you get past the initiation fee, it's really not a bad deal for $3k a year considering all the ammenities you get. I would assume that you can race the tracks(s) as much as you could. We pay $3000 a year at our golf course, and all they have is a mediocore restrurant, a small pool, and a poorly maintained course.
Its seems only indy driver's or rich e[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]nthusiasts can afford to use this facility. That's a bit ridiculous if you ask me. At least they could have a public day(s) and charge a flat rate. [/SIZE][/FONT]
Its seems only indy driver's or rich e[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]nthusiasts can afford to use this facility. That's a bit ridiculous if you ask me. At least they could have a public day(s) and charge a flat rate. [/SIZE][/FONT]
Compared to a mediocre golf club, these membership costs are extremely cheap. Which is the better deal, golf or autoracing?
Actually a medicore golf club is cheap by comparison 1/5 to 1/7 the initiation fee and the household harmony gained by membership (when your spouse is an avid golfer) is worth every penny. I would love to see some public days and would be willing to pay for the opportunity once or twice a year.
Compared to a mediocre golf club, these membership costs are extremely cheap. Which is the better deal, golf or autoracing?
Well if you've given up on golf, like me, autoracing.
Seriously, My friend is a member of one of the richest, snottiest, and highest class golf club in the country. They have two courses, which having been used for major pro tournaments, two resturants, a bar, a mens only bar, tennis courts, pools, game rooms, a on site barber, lounges, golf club storage (includes cleaning and regriping). Initiation fee was $25,000, and I'm sure the annual rate at least matches this motorsports club, AND members had to pay for their cart.
What prairie hills is offering for $35,000 initiation, and $3000 a year surpasses that golf club by so much that it made my head spin. Just read the ammenities. Twice, becuase you'll miss things the first time. Sure you'll probably have to pay for a garage to store your car if you wanted, I bet the hotels, on site, aren't cheap, but then again they won't be a motel 6, and i've talked to them about building a home there ($150,000 a lot for a 99 year lease, lol). The rich may get alot more than than the average joe, but that doens't mean the average joe can't join and have the time of their life. If it was 45 minutes away, rather than 2 hours, I'd take out a loan and join today, becuase that's a hell of a deal if racing is your thing. Shoot, if the lots weren't so expesnive I'd sell my house and build one there, and drive 45 minutes to work. No better way to blow off steam after work than on a race track, becuase a round of golf just doesn't work for that.
I live down the road from the site of the track. Construction hasn't started, but all the zoning has been approved. They are to begin construction this fall and opening in about one year.
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I heard about this almost a year ago. There was some talk of them building some extra space to do other car events there too. I think this will end up being alot like Autoban in IL.
