BY MATT OLBERDING / Lincoln Journal Star
Opponents and supporters of a proposed drag strip in northern Lancaster
County are gearing up for a battle at Wednesday’s Lincoln-Lancaster County
Planning Commission meeting.
Both sides are expected to appear in force for a public hearing on the
proposal, which is scheduled for the end of the meeting that starts at 1
p.m.
Even though the hearing room holds about 150 people, the Planning Department
has made arrangements to have an adjacent conference room open to handle any
overflow.
Greg Sanford, owner of Nebraska Motorplex, wants to put a drag strip on
about 160 acres of land on the east side of U.S. 77 between Branched Oak and
Davey roads.
In addition to the track, Sanford’s plans include bleachers, starting and
observation towers, various buildings, 602 parking spaces and initial
seating for up to 5,000 people.
According to information filed with the Planning Department, racing would
occur virtually every weekend from March to November, with some events
starting as early as 8 a.m. and lasting until midnight.
Sanford has said he hopes to host regional and national events.
Those details have neighbors of the proposed track up in arms.
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