we got the news today that the town is finally starting the bridge repairs and the club is staying open. i cant even explain how good it feels to see all the work pay off like this. keep an eye on the construction progress over the next few months because …
July 8, 2021
Final supporters
The purpose of this petition is to make our voices heard to New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and Canaan Town Administrator Mike Samson in an organized and concise manner in regards to the recent flash flooding in Grafton county. While several roads and buildings were temporarily closed as a result of this storm, none were affected as severely as the local speedway, now known as Canaan Motor Club, which is now at risk of closing its gates and going out of business. We are requesting for more comprehensive and effective repairs to be made as well as scheduled preventative maintenance related to the local rivers in an attempt to avoid a consistent environmental issue that economically affects the surrounding areas.
The town of Canaan has an acknowledged history of floods and more effort should be made to ensure the safety of its residents in addition to the well-being of the town’s infrastructure. This also includes the hundreds of patrons that regularly traveled throughout the Northeast for the unique venue and experience provided by Canaan Motor Club. Not only does CMC offer a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all interested in driving on a race track and learning about car control, but the attendees are also significant customers of the other various local businesses that have grown to appreciate their visits.
A fundamental issue with the flooding in the area is the blockage that forms from downed trees in the Orange Brook under the bridge on Transfer Station Road as there is simply not enough clearance under the overpass for torrential downpours. CMC Track Manager, David delGenio, described the collisions from the falling trees as sounding similar to a freight train coming from upstream. Altogether this caused six inches of rain to form over two feet of water onto the road course and total close to one million dollars in damage to the property. This is now the third and largest flood to occur since the raceway opened under new ownership. In the end, more needs to be done to keep this local attraction operating for the town and surrounding areas to benefit.
Please consider signing this petition to help keep the gates open at Canaan Motor Club. You can also call, email or even write to the elected officials and share your opinion.
Contact Governor Sununu:
Office of the Governor
State House
107 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2121
https://new-hampshire.secure.force.com/support/GOV_Opinion
Contact Town Administrator Samson:
Town of Canaan
P.O. Box 38
1169 US Route 4
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4501 x105
[email protected]
For more information, see the following links:
www.vnews.com/Grafton-County-towns-hit-by-flash-flooding-26949796
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 18, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
July 18, 2019
150 Comments
This track is very important to the town and the state bringing people from many miles to spend quality, stress free time in a small town. I spend time and money in a town I would otherwise likely not visit. Investing in rebuilding this track will be economically beneficial to the town and the state.
Please keep this track open. I would rather spend my discretionary dollars here...between gas and restaurants...$200 a visit. I buy my gas in town when I get there and eat at the local restaurants.
Please keep CMC track open. My son has made so many new friends and enjoys racing karts so much It would devastate him if it were to close. Kids need something other than screens and, god forbid, worse things to occupy themselves. I sign this petition with the sincere hope the racing can continue for many years to come.
The commitment to prevent future floods extends beyond saving a local race track. With climate change, this condition will only worsen without considerations for investments.
This is my home track because we have nothing in VT. I have been doing corner work here for 3 years and this track is very important to me. I build cars and bikes to test and have fun with here. And if Canaan were to go away. I would have no where close by to go too.
The cost of preventing flooding of the track would be offset by the economic benefit to the town of visitors coming in.
As a local I am all for this!
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we got the news today that the town is finally starting the bridge repairs and the club is staying open. i cant even explain how good it feels to see all the work pay off like this. keep an eye on the construction progress over the next few months because …
July 8, 2021
Final supporters
The purpose of this petition is to make our voices heard to New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and Canaan Town Administrator Mike Samson in an organized and concise manner in regards to the recent flash flooding in Grafton county. While several roads and buildings were temporarily closed as a result of this storm, none were affected as severely as the local speedway, now known as Canaan Motor Club, which is now at risk of closing its gates and going out of business. We are requesting for more comprehensive and effective repairs to be made as well as scheduled preventative maintenance related to the local rivers in an attempt to avoid a consistent environmental issue that economically affects the surrounding areas.
The town of Canaan has an acknowledged history of floods and more effort should be made to ensure the safety of its residents in addition to the well-being of the town’s infrastructure. This also includes the hundreds of patrons that regularly traveled throughout the Northeast for the unique venue and experience provided by Canaan Motor Club. Not only does CMC offer a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for all interested in driving on a race track and learning about car control, but the attendees are also significant customers of the other various local businesses that have grown to appreciate their visits.
A fundamental issue with the flooding in the area is the blockage that forms from downed trees in the Orange Brook under the bridge on Transfer Station Road as there is simply not enough clearance under the overpass for torrential downpours. CMC Track Manager, David delGenio, described the collisions from the falling trees as sounding similar to a freight train coming from upstream. Altogether this caused six inches of rain to form over two feet of water onto the road course and total close to one million dollars in damage to the property. This is now the third and largest flood to occur since the raceway opened under new ownership. In the end, more needs to be done to keep this local attraction operating for the town and surrounding areas to benefit.
Please consider signing this petition to help keep the gates open at Canaan Motor Club. You can also call, email or even write to the elected officials and share your opinion.
Contact Governor Sununu:
Office of the Governor
State House
107 North Main Street
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2121
https://new-hampshire.secure.force.com/support/GOV_Opinion
Contact Town Administrator Samson:
Town of Canaan
P.O. Box 38
1169 US Route 4
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 523-4501 x105
[email protected]
For more information, see the following links:
www.vnews.com/Grafton-County-towns-hit-by-flash-flooding-26949796
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
May 18, 2021
Reached 100 supporters
July 18, 2019
150 Comments
Canaan Motor Club is a great place to ride and I am hoping to be able to ride there again! Motorsports and motorcycling are great ways to help steer our youth down productive rewarding paths and gives them something to be excited and proud of! Canaan Motor Club has helped us do that! Rebuild Canaan!
This track is very important to the town and the state bringing people from many miles to spend quality, stress free time in a small town. I spend time and money in a town I would otherwise likely not visit. Investing in rebuilding this track will be economically beneficial to the town and the state.
Please keep this track open. I would rather spend my discretionary dollars here...between gas and restaurants...$200 a visit. I buy my gas in town when I get there and eat at the local restaurants.
Please keep CMC track open. My son has made so many new friends and enjoys racing karts so much It would devastate him if it were to close. Kids need something other than screens and, god forbid, worse things to occupy themselves. I sign this petition with the sincere hope the racing can continue for many years to come.
The commitment to prevent future floods extends beyond saving a local race track. With climate change, this condition will only worsen without considerations for investments.
This is my home track because we have nothing in VT. I have been doing corner work here for 3 years and this track is very important to me. I build cars and bikes to test and have fun with here. And if Canaan were to go away. I would have no where close by to go too.
The cost of preventing flooding of the track would be offset by the economic benefit to the town of visitors coming in.
As a local I am all for this!
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Canaan Motor Club is a great place to ride and I am hoping to be able to ride there again! Motorsports and motorcycling are great ways to help steer our youth down productive rewarding paths and gives them something to be excited and proud of! Canaan Motor Club has helped us do that! Rebuild Canaan!