So, after years of back-and-forth with multiple parties, SFR has been given the opportunity to use the Crow's Landing site for 4 weekends in 2014. For those that haven't been there, it is a former Naval Auxiliary Landing Airfield, constructed to allow emergency landing/storage for the very largest planes utilized in previous wars. As a result, it represents acres and acres of very thick, very level concrete. In theory, you could lay out a 3.5 mile course...matter of fact, "back in the day" SCCA held road races at this location. While the surface will be abrasive, until more seasoned, it will also be true and deliver big time grip
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First, I think it is important to know that we, in effect, are being given an extended trial by the powers that be, to ensure that our group performs in line with expectations. What this means is that we will want to be aware that our actions, both on the site and off, will be noticed. We need to leave the site cleaner than when we arrived, not do anything against any laws and behave responsibly.
It is also important to "give back" to the town of Patterson, which is where many of us will be staying over the Pro and Tour weekends. There are a good number of hotels in town and plenty of services, including some fun restaurants (both downtown and in the newer area adjacent to the freeway), that would love the incremental business a bunch of out of towners can bring...be sure to be wearing your SCCA t-shirt, hat etc when you're injecting your money into their local economy ;)
The hopes are that we can forge a strong, long term relationship. It is very important to SFR, as we (like most other regions) are not exactly swimming in quality venues to drive around cones. So, I would ask that we all do our best to keep it positive. We will all benefit over the long haul!
Thanks for reading-Mike