Then you would have to pay off the county and line the pockets of the leadership so you can get the proper permits and zoning.
Depending on where you're building...Chicago I'd agree!
Zoning and building permits aren't as daunting as you might think. Getting variances requires some effort (leg work) on your part and a lot of handshaking and promise making.
There's really too many variables to giving a single answer here.
I've seen tracks built with little to nothing invested (ground has ample clay already, owner/farmer already owns equipment, good/free water source available, lights donated by a local car lot, etc.)
and I've seen tracks put in with mega-dollars, new(er) equipment, commercial catch fencing, professional lighting and PA system, etc etc.
How upscale do you want to go, and does your clientele merit your investment?
Are you in this for the long haul (15-20 years?) Renting/Leasing property may be a better option than owning and paying taxes if you do not intend to commit to the next 20 years of summer weekends.
I've tossed around the idea of having a track, and every time I get half way serious about it, I realize that I don't want my family tied down every weekend of every summer. That's a pretty clear indication that you're not called to be a track owner. It takes a GREAT amount of commitment and sacrifice by the entire family to operate a track - something that I just can't see myself doing 15 or 20 years from now when I'm 70 years old.
Sure, it's fun for a summer or two, but if you're not in it for the long haul, you're going to leave a lot of people hanging when you close the gates.
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