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Date Posted: 00:15:13 07/11/03 Fri
Author: Frenchman
Subject: track repair quote, none official yet

I met with Mr. Laddie James of Prairie Const this a.m. at the Opelousas Industrial Park. He told me that he'd been asked for an overlay quote a few years back but Laddie didn't elaborate or remember who the track owner was or who was inquiring. I suspect that the estimate scared whoever off.
I then drove to the track and walked the entire length (approx 3300 ft) I agree that it's in rough shape. If nothing is done soon, then they might as well "let it go"
As the fissures set, rainwater is penetrating and weakening the basecourse. It's condition will worsen exponentially.
There are only (2) Prairie Const estimators at the Opelousas office and both were out on other jobs and therefore unavailable.
He told me to check back Mon or Tues of next week and they'd ride out, evaluate, and quote.
Though we subcontract all of our asphalt work, I can give you my own preliminary estimate.
To do it most cost-effectively, I'd lay 2" over the entire track; 1320 ft acceleration area + 2000 ft shut-down area. I'll give what I think is a low and high figure on a 2" overlay. (without milling/ cold planing).
The acceleration area only would range from $66000 - $102000 and the shutdown area would range from $100,000 - $150000. This would be using $40/ton to $60/ton in place.
Then you'd still be required to remove the concrete launch pads and repour that also. Figure about $8000-$10000 for that. Throw in some new electrical conduit and wire for the tree and 330', 660' markers, etc. and that'll add a tad more.
If you elected to cold plane the whole thing and salvage the concrete launch pads, I think you'd be making a mistake. Cold Planing will cost about $1.50/ sq yard X 27500 sq yds so that'd cost about $41,000 in order to save a little bit of concrete pavement (launch pads) that's worth maybe $10000.
Anybody want to buy one of these racetracks?
My argument still stands. When you own one of these tigers, the decision to upgrade it is a tough one. "Should I keep feeding the tiger or do I let loose of the tail and become lunch." Throw in some bad luck and a monthly note that has plenty of zeros on the end and you will understand Art's dilemna. These are tough business decisions and when the bank is stretched like a rubberband ready to pop, you'll understand a trackowners (or other business-owner's predicament.) $215000 ain't chump change!
Edwardo, If you want an official estimate from Prairie Const, I'll pursue this early next week, but I'll need a key to the gate.

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frenchy....call me ill give u the password for the lock (NT) -- eddie, 08:02:33 07/11/03 Fri