09-25-2007, 06:02 AM
The formal Groundbreaking Ceremony of New Jersey Motorsports Park was held on 9/19 on Light Bulb Turn. Tom, Mike, Chris and I were among a crowd of 500 people who traveled far and wide to take part in the festivities. To kick off the ceremony a P-47 Thunderbolt flew over the track. WWII fighter pilots trained in this aircraft on the very site of the race track.
Chris Economaki, The Dean of Motorsports Journalists[/i] was on the stage when Harvey Siegel announced that the facility's media center and tower are being named for him.
Harvey also announced that Carroll Shelby is being brought in to work on the layout and conceptual design of Thunderbolt Raceway to ensure that the courses will be optimized for speed with a regular "pucker" factor. (Pictured are Carroll, Harvey and Lee).
Rumor has it that the initiation fee of the Driver’s Club will double as of 10/1/08.
Chris Economaki, The Dean of Motorsports Journalists[/i] was on the stage when Harvey Siegel announced that the facility's media center and tower are being named for him.
Harvey also announced that Carroll Shelby is being brought in to work on the layout and conceptual design of Thunderbolt Raceway to ensure that the courses will be optimized for speed with a regular "pucker" factor. (Pictured are Carroll, Harvey and Lee).
Rumor has it that the initiation fee of the Driver’s Club will double as of 10/1/08.
Nick Hatalski #5
Past President
Past Chief Instructor
'87 930
Past President
Past Chief Instructor
'87 930