ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

EPA WILL NOT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERMIT

Rulings Follow NH DES Denial of FOCUS: Tamworth's Appeal of Wetlands Permit

TAMWORTH, NH - The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruled in favor of Club Motorsports, Inc. (CMI), which is developing Valley Motorsports Park, a private driving and exhibition facility in Tamworth, NH. In a July 18 letter to the attorney representing project opponents FOCUS: Tamworth, EPA Region 1 Administrator Robert W. Varney denied FOCUS' petition by determining that Club Motorsports would not be required to obtain an individual storm water permit.

In a related April 12, 2005 ruling, the NH DES Wetlands Council voted 8-0 to deny the appeal of the Wetlands Permit, which was filed by FOCUS: Tamworth.
"We are pleased that our project continues to meet and exceed the standards required to receive and uphold our construction permits," said CMI President and CEO Lloyd Dahmen. "This ruling by this key federal agency clearly demonstrates that Club Motorsports remains dedicated to adhering to the strict requirements of the permitting review and approval process.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) granted Club Motorsports a permit to build Valley Motorsports Park on September 5, 2005. The ACOE permit, the last of three major state and federal environmental permits, was issued to the project following more than 18 months of rigorous review under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.

The NH DES has already issued two major permits for the motorsports country club project; the "Wetlands and Non-Site Specific Permit" (also known as the Dredge and Fill Permit) in July 2004 and the "Site Specific Permit" (also known as the Alteration of Terrain Permit) in September 2004. In a related April 12, 2005 ruling, the NH DES Wetlands Council voted 8-0 to deny the appeal of the Wetlands Permit, which was filed by FOCUS: Tamworth.

Through wetland delineations agreed upon by NH DES, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Tamworth Conservation Commission, Valley Motorsports Park will impact less than three-quarters of an acre of wetlands. In granting the Wetlands Permit in July 2004, NH DES wrote, "…that the project will not significantly impair the existing wetlands, surface waters, and groundwater resources."

A first-of-its-kind concept for New England, the Valley Motorsports Park development is located in wooded land on the north face of Mount Whittier off Route 25 in Tamworth, approximately two miles west of the intersection of Routes 25 and 16. Described as a "ribbon through the woods," the road course would be available for use by its members, much like a golf course country club.

The $28 million development includes a more than three-mile, 18-turn, European-style road course for drivers and motorcyclists to develop and practice their driving skills and attend performance and safety driving schools. In addition, Valley Motorsports Park will feature a vehicle dynamics area for driver development, short and long-term garage buildings, locker room and shower facilities, vehicle maintenance facilities, and a professional driving school. The Clubhouse will feature spectacular views of the White Mountains, function rooms, a pool, tennis courts, an automobile museum, additional locker - rooms, a closed circuit media center, and an elegant restaurant.


The following state and federal permits have been filed and obtained from the appropriate regulatory authorities for Valley Motorsports Park.