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Save US 30 Dragstrip - Hobart, Indiana

Support the effort to save the nationally known and historic US 30 Dragstrip in Hobart, Indiana

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Save US 30 Dragstrip - Hobart, Indiana

Save US 30 Dragstrip - Hobart, Indiana

Save US 30 Dragstrip - Hobart, Indiana

Save US 30 Dragstrip - Hobart, Indiana

Save US 30 Dragstrip - Hobart, Indiana

Support the effort to save the nationally known and historic US 30 Dragstrip in Hobart, Indiana

Support the effort to save the nationally known and historic US 30 Dragstrip in Hobart, Indiana

Support the effort to save the nationally known and historic US 30 Dragstrip in Hobart, Indiana

Support the effort to save the nationally known and historic US 30 Dragstrip in Hobart, Indiana

David De John
David De John
David De John
David De John
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Chicago, United States
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The Project


This could be the last opportunity to save the nationally known and Historic US 30 dragstrip in Hobart, Indiana (formerly addressed in Gary)

I have a signed agreement with the owner to purchase a large section of the US 30 Dragstrip property. Enough land to have a 1/8th mile dragstrip with approximately a 1,400 shut down area.  This area includes the old Tower area, pit area, parking area and grandstands.

US 30 Drag strip has always been a family oriented facility. A place where Fathers and Mothers worked side by side with their children, where friends bonded working on each others cars in the pits. A place where people came on dates to watch the races. There are probably millions of people who have fond memories of their times at US 30 Dragstrip.

The current property owner has been entertaining offers from developers for residential and industrial usage, which made me realize I had to step in and do everything possible to save the Dragstrip from being destroyed forever.

Please not this campaign ends on July 30th, 2016.


What will be proposed to the City for approval:

The following will be included in the Proposal to the City of Hobart (again it is our proposal and has not been approved).

The standard elements of our proposal are:

A.  A 1/8th mile track

B.  One weekend day for open racing

C.  Friday evening open Test and Tune times

D. Large open sided shelters with picnic tables to give relief from the hot sun with misting stations.


Our proposal also consists of 3 unprecedented elements in Drag Racing.

1.  Garage Condominiums from oversized 1 ½ car and larger in an enclosed secure area next to the pits with a keypad to open the driveway gate and secured wrought iron type of fencing. They could be heated and air conditioned with a lift. It is a great opportunity to have some place to store your race car, work on it 365 days a year in a temperature controlled environment. There is also over 2 blocks of land the owner wants to sell as light industrial which will mean 20' to 25' tall concrete block constrution buildings for blocks between the track and the houses at the west end. Concrete buildings make a great sound barrier.

2.  Exclusive Memberships for weekday Test and Tune (proposed 4pm to 8pm) Numerous other sports have country club membership which allow its members special exclusive benefits, such as Golf Course Country Clubs, so why not for Drag Racing? We will propose Test and Tune days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Individuals can purchase memberships for any of the three days which will provide them access to the dragstrip on that weekday every week the tract is open. We will only offer a limited number of memberships to allow each racer to have an estimated 6 runs each day.

3.  League Team Racing on One weekend day. Get a group of 5 racers and form your own Drag Racing Team. Team racing will race against other teams with each winner advancing to the next run. It will be run based on selected ET with standard rules for red lighting and break outs, there will be no buy buys in League Racing. Winning Teams will receive weekly Trophies with an end of the year Banquet. You can design your own Team Shirts, car decals, logos, etc. There will be a limited number of Teams spots available.


What I am Not Proposing:

I am not proposing Top Fuel Dragstrers/Funny Cars with over 9,000 horsepower (that's 10 times the horse power of most of the bracket race cars we expect at the dragstrip) and they are much, much louder. This will eliminate a lot of the noise issues homeowners might be concerned about.

I am not proposing national events that will attract Tens of Thousands of spectators. I am proposing a local dragstrip where people can have fun with their family and friends. This will also eliminate and/or greatly reduce potential traffic congestion that homeowners might be worried about.


What We Need/What You Get

There are 3 aspects to this project.

1. Raising the money to purchase the land

2. Getting an acceptable approval from the City of Hobart

3. Raising the money to complete the reopening of the dragstrip

I am implementing an unprecedented Perk for the donations one that can be used or given away as a gift.

In turn for a donation we are offering an unprecedented Perk (gift) with a value far beyond what is being donated. We are offering 3 Day / 2 Night Vacations at your choice of over 50 cities around the country or a 8 Day / 7 Night Condominium Vacations at our choice of over 65 locations. These are NOT time share promos they are actual vacations.  The individual is responsible for room tax and a small fee ($12 for the 3 Day/2 Night vacation voucher) See below for more details.

This project will have to reach far beyond the US30 Dragstrip supporters which is why the Vacation vouchers have been selected as a Perk. Who wouldn't be willing to donate $30 for a 3 Day/2 Night Vacation voucher? So please consider placing a link for this project on your facebook page and tell your friends and family. It doesn't matter where they live or if they support Dragracing or not, the vacation locations cover cities throughout the country. The name on the vacation vouchers will be left blank so you can give them away as gifts.


Risks & Challenges

If we do not raise enough money to purchase the parcel of land under contract or if acceptable terms can not be reached with the City  there is Plan B:

While this will not allow anyone to race on the property I have discussed the ability of purchasing the front 10 acres fronting on Clay Street which would include the starting line, pit and tower area, etc. There is no way that 10 acres is sufficient to ever race on, but it provides the ability of saving the most important part of the land.. If the amount raised doesn't meet the requirement for Plan B, then Plan C is to have a Documentary produced on the History of US 30 Dragstrip with video interviews with as many of the top names and popular racers from it's Glory days as possible if there is enough money raised to cover it.

Whether you are someone that would like to see the track reopened or someone who just wants it to remain as it is a memory that you can drive by and look down the track remember, this could be the last chance to save the property from becoming another industrial or residential development. With the track torn up and warehouses, office buildings or homes built on the land US 30 Dragstrip could be another racetrack that died in the name of progress.


The Perks:

1. - $30 Donation level - Get a 3 Day/2 Night Vacation at your choice of over 50 cities around the country (these are not time share promotions, they are actual vacations). 

2. - $50 Donation Level - Get an 8 Day/7 Night Condominium Resort Getaway at your choice of over of 65 domestic and 20 international resort destinations for up to 4 individuals

The vacation vouchers will be emailed out whether the goal is reached or not starting the day after the campaign ends. Depending on the amount to be sent it might take a few days or week or so for you to receive yours.

1. -  3 Day/2 Night Vacation

There is no charge for the hotel room, You pay a small $12 processing fee and the necessary room tax on your room,( transportation and meals not included). For an example of the types of hotels included and complete details Click Here:

 www.myvacationinfo.com

Cities currently included in the 3 Day/2 Night Vacation Voucher

Arizona:  Scottsdale, Sedona, Lake Havasu, Mesa, Phoenix and Tucson
Arkansas:  Hot Springs
California:  Anaheim, Lake Tahoe, Long Beach, San Dimas and San Diego Area
Connecticut:   North Stonington

Florida:  Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Kissimmee, Orlando and New Smyrna Beach
Massachusetts: Cape Cod and Springfield
Maine:  Portland
Maryland:  Ocean City 
Mississippi:  Biloxi: Bran
Missouri:  Branson
Nevada:  Las Vegas, Reno and Genoa
New Hampshire: Francestown and Salem
New York:  Amsterdam, Buffalo and Painted Post
North Carolina: Atlantic Beach, Banner Elk and Kitty Hawk
Ohio:  Port Clinton
Pennsylvania: Hershey and Pocono Mountains (seasonal)
South Carolina: Charleston, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and Murrell's Inlet
Tennessee:  Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Texas:  South Padre Island, Dallas and San Antonio
Utah:  Park City
Vermont:    Bolton Valley and Killington (seasonal)
Virginia:    Williamsburg, Shenandoah Valley and Virginia Beach
Wisconsin:    Wisconsin Dells


2. - 8 Day/7 Night Condominium Resort Vacation

There is no charge for the condominium room. The individual is responsible for room tax, and a  processing fee. (transportation and meals not included). For complete details visit: www.myvacationinfo.com

Cities currently included in the 8 Day/7 Night Vacation Voucher

North America Locations:

Alabama: Alpine
Arizona:  Flagstaff, Lake Havasu, Scottsdale, Sedona
Arkansas:  Hot Springs
California: Big Bear Lake, S. Lake Tahoe, Palm Springs
Colorado: Pagosa Springs, Silvercreek, Steamboat Springs, Vail
Florida: Daytona, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg, Orlando, Pompano Beach
Georgia: Helen
Hawaii:  Big Island, Kauai, Maui, Oahu

Idaho: Hope
Illinois: Sheridan
Indiana: French Lick
Iowa: Spirit Lake
Maine: Bethel
Massachusetts: Yarmouth/Provincetown
Minnesota: Breezy Point, Detroit Lakes
Missouri: Branson, Lake Ozark
Montana: Whitefish
Nevada: Las Vegas, Stateline
New Hampshire: North Conway
New Jersey: Atlantic City, Brigantine
New Mexico: Ruidoso
New York: Catskills
North Carolina: Banner Elk, Cashiers, Atlantic Beach, Kitty Hawk, Lake Lure, New Bern
Pennsylvania:  Shawnee-on-Delaware
South Carolina: Garden City, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach
Tennessee: Crossville, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville
Texas: Conroe, Flint, Montgomery
Utah: Park City, Snowbird
Vermont: Wilmington
Virginia: Virginia Beach, Williamsburg
Wisconsin:  Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Dells
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec

  Exotic Locations:
Bahamas: Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Caribbean: Aruba, St. Maarten
Dominican Republic: Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo
Mexico: Acapulco, Cancun, Cozumel, Mazatlan, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta


The vacation vouchers will be issued with no name on them. This gives you the ability of making multiple donations and receiving multiple vacation vouchers that you can give away as gifts. You are only allowed to use one per 12 month period (see website for complete details. See the vacation website for all terms and conditions of usage: CLICK HERE


Once the Vacation Vouchers have been issued to you they can not be resold for any reason or returned.




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Select from over 65 US cities and over 10 International locations, includes room cost. These are NOT time share promotions, they are condo resort vacations. Only 1 vacation voucher can be used in a 12 month period per family. We will leave the recipients name blank, if you want to give them to friends. Pcessing fee and room tax not included. For examples of the hotels, terms and conditions visit: www.myvacationinfo.com Can not be resold Vacation Voucher will be emailed to the donor.
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FIVE Vacation Vouchers Select from over 50 U.S. cities includes Hotel room cost These are NOT time share promotions they are vacations Only 1 vacation voucher can be used in a 12 month period per family We will leave the recipients name blank if you want to give them to friends $12 processing fee & room tax not included For examples of the hotels, terms & conditions visit www.myvacationinfo.com Vacation Voucher will be emailed to the donor at the email address they provide. Can not be resold
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$250 USD
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TEN Vacation Vouchers Select from over 50 U.S. cities includes Hotel room cost These are NOT time share promotions they are vacations Only 1 vacation voucher can be used in a 12 month period per family We will leave the recipients name blank if you want to give them to friends $12 processing fee & room tax not included For examples of the hotels, terms & conditions visit www.myvacationinfo.com Vacation Voucher will be emailed to the donor at the email address they provide. Can not be resold
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