The Nelson Ledges Road Course in Warren, Ohio is set to change ownership, and the new owners plan major revisions to the existing seven-turn, 2.0 mile road course and the facilities on site. Scott Lane, President and General Manager of the facility, said in a telephone interview with Roadracing World today that the sale is in its final stages. “There’s a 99 percent chance that it will be sold, pending some final environmental reviews and some last details,” Lane said. “We expect that the sale will be finalized within a month.” Lane declined to identify the buyer at this time, but when asked what changes the new owners intended for the track, Lane said simply that the changes would be: “Major. Major. Everything will be new. New track, new surface, new buildings, new facilities, everything. It will be part country club, part race course.” Nelson Ledges has been a regular stop for WERA National and Regional races, as well as for the Fasttrax local motorcycle road racing organization. However, its bumpy surface, high-speed layout and lack of run-off room at some of its more daunting corners have been the source of controversy, and in rainy conditions, some riders have refused to race, citing safety concerns.
Nelson Ledges Road Course To Change Hands, Undergo “Major” Renovation
Nelson Ledges Road Course To Change Hands, Undergo “Major” Renovation
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