Announcements

NEWS RELEASE: RACE TRACK BREAKS GROUND 

The Economic Development Council of Mason County is pleased to announce the major progress of the Ridge Motorsports Group plan to build a 2.5 mile road course and drag strip. This complex will be about four miles outside of Shelton and be the home to non-professional race events. Car clubs and individuals will be the main user of this facility. The direct economic impact outside of the track will be $12 million to the local community. This project is projected to put “Heads in beds” and be a boon to restaurateurs. The developers of the facility have already received approvals to clear and grade the 170 acre site. Grading and preliminary development is underway. Rod Powell of Ridge Motorsports Group said, “We are pleased to have this project underway and we are confident in the immediate success of this project.” It is anticipated that enthusiasts will travel from as far away as Vancouver B.C. and Northern California to participate racing events. Matt Matayoshi of the EDC stated, “We are pleased to be able to partner with Ridge Motorsports to bring a world class tourism venue to Mason County.” It is anticipated that the track will be paved late this summer and the other developments such as buildings will follow. Matayoshi went on to thank the hundreds of supports that have turned out to make this project possible through their overwhelming enthusiasm.

For additional information about the project, go to: www.ridgemotorsportspark.com