Put the pedal to the metal. Dr. Laney Chouest, owner and founder of NOLA Motorsports, plans to build a general purpose, club-style driving track facility in Avondale. The $30 million facility will feature club driving and racing, track days, high-performance driving schools and kart activities. The track, designed by Alan Wilson of Wilson Motorsports, features three road courses ranging from 1.3 miles to 2.4 miles in length. They are flexible and can be configured for various lengths up to 5 miles. The park is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010 and will operate year-round. Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission Chairman David Martin says the park is expected to derive 75% of its revenue outside the area. “This is a big win for Jefferson Parish,” he says. “It will increase our business base and add variety to our family friendly attractions.”
Jefferson gets a new driving track
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