Re: [doc] RE: Eurofest 2002 / Test Track

["ian" <ian@xxxx>]

Stian,

 

After last years Eurofest I wrote to the Mayor in Belfast (copied letter to Planning Dept., and Tourism Board) proposing thatthey should consider preserving the test-track as both an "Industrial Heritage Site," tourist attraction, and public open space/Park. I got a polite letter back saying that all proposals would be considered.

 

The Govt are undertaking a major Study in Belfast at present looking at land use issues, etc ... unfortunately the site is privately owned/leased so difficult for the Council to step on the toes of a big local employer if they did want to redevelop the track!

 

I guess if there were enough letters from Individuals and DMC Clubs it may help draw their attention to the issue. The Study will be concluded in about 6 months so write now!

  

Cheers,         IAN

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----- Original Message -----

From: Stian Birkeland

To: DOCUK

Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 5:58 AM

Subject: [doc] RE: Eurofest 2002 /Test Track

Just a wild idea here...

I think it would be great to have a small gathering of DeLoreans every year in Belfast, just driving the factory test track! (With Montupets permission of course!) How about it Robert? :-)

 

After all, who knows when the test track will be gone forever :-(

Hmm, shouldn't the test track be preserved for the future as part of our cars history and heritage? I definitely think so, yet Im a hopeless nostalgic and dreamer ;-)

I understand that this is prime property for Montupets expansion, yet I would be very sad if it disappeared... What do you others think?

 

On a related subject - does anyone know if there were made technical drawings/plans for the test track, or was it just "built" there and then only with a few tips and hints on how they wanted it - without any drawings at all? I'd like to know the measurements, distance, curve degree etc.

If someone has a greenfield site a replica test track could be built ;-)
That could be your next project Chris Parnham! :-)

 

Best wishes
Stian Birkeland
Norway

 

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