The proposed NASCAR site is 1/2 mile directly south of the main runway at
AWO, right under final approach. I think it's right where Homer Simpson
would put a big stadium.

There are lots of worried folks up there right now. It's a major center for
ultralight flying, and there are plans to make it a major hub for light
sport aircraft, too. Some are questioning whether that will be possible if
the NASCAR site goes in.

A local group has organized to try and fight the NASCAR proposal, their
website is here in case anyone is interested:
http://www.scar-info.net/

The local airport advisory board (who unfortunately appear to have no real
power) has gone on record in opposition to the proposal, but there is a lot
of momentum behind it.

I'd hate to see it wreck this great airport.


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David Herman
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Boeing Field (BFI), Seattle, WA
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"David Brooks" wrote in message
...
I haven't heard a peep from anyone in aviation about this, but now it
appears the Northwest can't survive without a NASCAR track, and yesterday
the finalist was announced. Marysville, just a hair south of Arlington
(AWO). From the maps
(http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABP...2002045069.jpg), it
sits
right under the straight-in for 34. It has the nearest IAPs to Everett,
making it a popular location for checkrides (it seems like you're still in
the PAE pattern when you get vectored to the intercept).

Yes, the EAA Arlington. What fun it will be when the EAA and NASCAR choose
the same weekend.

OK, so if you're thinking about the stadium TFR, they talk about there
being
only three meets per year. But once this big facility is built, the owners
will probably find other ways to use it. The LOC 34 MDA is 469 feet above
TDZE - would anyone like to hazard a guess about what it would be when the
TERPSters are done with it?

Does anyone else have experience with a NASCAR track snuggled close to
their
favorite non-towered airport?

-- David Brooks