10/25/2026
Hello all, I hope that you've been having a good race season. We're at a pivotal track decision here at B&D and need the racers input. As you all know, owning, maintaining and running a race facility is very challenging. Maintaining B&D is very labor intensive, especially without club members or outside funding. B&D isnt a business and donations for race entries go back into the track immediately after a race or practice. I.e. water, power, waste etc. We had our first inaugural this year and it took tons of work, just for one race. The feedback i received was, fun, cool layout, laid back and nice atmosphere. The concerning feedback back was .....rocks. unfortunately, central alabama is full of river rocks and theres nothing i can do about that. David and I had 12 triaxle loads of pure clay brought in before the build and it didn't seem to be enough. That alone was a small fortune. With the flooding rains, drought and hurricane, it exposes rock. No way to get around it. The ONLY way i see that I can maintain this track is for everyone to form a club here to help out or turf it. Im leaning towards turf and pavers in problematic areas, like a euro track? Turf the whole racing surface? Facts are, this is alabamas largest permanent track. Tallest, stand, its now totally lighted. Stand is going to be covered and live stats will be on a big screen. David has even purchased video equipment to livestream races! Help me make this track the best it can be and a premiere track. Its 95% there. I just need help and input. I get tons of interest and questions. You guys can actually answer your own questions by making this happen. Lets brainstorm this track and get it going. If you follow, race or have interest in this track, YOU HAVE A VOICE IN THE PROCESS! Give it to me