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Thursday, June 23, 2011 - Council President Andy Ginther Backs Cooper Park Racetrack
Columbus City Council President Andrew J. Ginther told news media Thursday that he is supporting Arshot Investment Corporation’s proposed Cooper Park and he will encourage other council members to do the same. Ginther made his announcement at the former stadium site on the city's near West Side during a planned news conference Thursday morning.
“Cooper Stadium was once a vibrant and exciting place to catch a baseball game, one of Columbus’ greatest assets, and a source of pride for the Westside. It now sits empty and neglected, a shell of its former self. However, I believe this historic site can once again be an asset in our community – a focal point of entertainment, job creation and economic development.”
To read President Ginther's entire statement Click Here and please send a thank you to Councilman Ginther for his support! Send email to: rcpaul@columbus.gov or visit his Facebook page here
Thursday, June 23, 2011 - Mayor says he won't halt Cooper Stadium rezoning - Click to read the full Columbus Dispatch article
Saturday, June 25, 2011 - Franklin County Commissioner John O'Grady - "Cooper Park will be another home run for area" - Click to read the full Columbus Dispatch article
"I grew up just blocks from Cooper Stadium. As a student at Bishop Ready High School, which did not have a sports field, I had the opportunity to play football and baseball at Cooper Stadium. I attended countless Clippers games with my parents, 11 siblings and friends over the years. "The Coop" had a profound impact on my childhood."
Sunday, June 26, 2011 - Columbus Dispatch Editorial: Stay on track - Cooper Park development would benefit city and struggling neighborhood - Click to read the full Columbus Dispatch article
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james and polly varney
bill pacey
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Kimberly Pachell
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Timothy Saulsbury
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shaun morrow
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Mike Gibson
brian a gearhart
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Kevin Sturgill
Karl Litterer
dana miller
chris payne
Connor Ryan
doug tenney
joan korth
Lara korth
earnest evans jr
Michael Gaewsky
Roy Korth
Ed Nelson III
Patrick Farkas
tim toops
Rachelle Lesteshen
Rick Doerr
Mike Reddy - "Great for the NBL and even better for the economic development of Columbus"
Jason Frank - "BMX is a great family sport, make this happen!"
Andrew Hopkins
Build this
Jesse Wilson
Shawn McGovern - "Bmx and the NBL have been a main stay in Columbus, Bmx has been a major part of life and now have the opportunity to share it with my son."
Ryan Walker
jason haney
Jennifer Fitzwater - "ALWAYS A GREAT IDEA TO BMX IN YOUR COMMUNITY!!!"
Steven Todd Smith - "Thank you!"
WAYMON POST - "GREAT FOR BMX RACING AND FOR THE LOCAL KIDS WHO SOMEDAY WILL GO TO THE OLIMPICS "
Nathaniel Duncan
Troy Wagner - "Definitely support building this complex especially with a BMX track."
Daniel M. Thomas
James M. Gregory_"Would be a valuable asset to the city of Columbus."
Christine Woodruff - "I would love to see BMX facilities at this location. I think it will benefit the youth of the community in a very positive way."
Colin Bull
Brian Henry
Chris Close
ticey elliot
charles elliot
Brian R Joyce
Steven Gee
Rebecca Bryant - "Its a great idea it could be good for our economy and bring jobs to our comunity."
William Bryant - "I think this would be a great asset to the columbus comunity."
Steve Fox - "Need to include a new BMX track."
Ronald L Hale Jr.
christopher boccia - "Please consider building this complex so our family has a place to race BMX. Thank you!"
Kelly Oldfield
Kelly Gill - "We are BMX racers and Nascar fans as well...Looking forward to the new event arenas."
Connie Parrish - "I'm so excited and can't wait for the Cooper Park Complex to be built!!!!! '
Donna Smith
Mark Duffy
Kyle Boggs
Kristin Freyhof
Bradlee Guggenbiller
Michael Timm
Matthew Mowry - "I'll come. I'll spend money. I'll bring friends."
Jeff Robinson
Christy Thomas
Matthew Smith - "I think that this would do SO MUCH more for the city than almost any other thing they could do. The revenue collected from this could be spent not only on improving the city, but the schools, the libraries, and even communities beyond Franklinton, and German Village."
robert vogel - "Due to the lack of educated people in society, if this does not pass, Columbus will lose out on 300+ in jobs plus great entertainment for all of Ohio..I support this all the way..good luck."
Taza Watts - "I think its a great idea."
linda bailey - "everything jeff gordon has done to help people has been great i hope columbus will let him built here it would help alot of poor people in the area."
Gary K. Carpenter - "disappointed that drag racing events will not be hosted as well."
Theresa K. Carpenter
Dave - "this is a positive thing for the community."
Jason Church
Thomas W Gerlach Jr
James Hall - "I am a property and business owner on Mound Street 2 block from the stadium."
PATRICIA GLOVER
HOWARD GLOVER
rick coleman
Gloria Polesovsky
Frank Stephan - "This concept is very intriquing!"
Edy DeGood
Jeff Marconet - "I hope it becomes a reality. Area needs this complex. Noise concerns are ridiculous. I live in Franklinton. Noise level can't be any worse than sirens, barking dogs, squealing tires and loud neighbors. The community needs this!"
dan brown
Steven Schoenstra II
sean barwick
Charles Jenkins - "I live fairly close to the location and think it would be a great idea. I feel if all go planed as proposed it will revitlize a part of columbus that really needs it. Also it is a great idea for alot of unused space."
Kool Ray
Vickey McVay
Vickey McVay - Definitely will perk up the westside and bring loads of tourist money into our city!"
Jon McVay - "sorely needed - would love to work there again - started first job there at age 16."
Robert Mochel
Alex Jones - "I'm in favor for this."
George E Wagner
Shane Murray - "please build this we want this."
Brandon Potts - "Columbus needs this very bad please build this complex."
JAMES DUNCAN
Jessica Harding
James Harding Jr
Carla Cochran - "for it"
Kelly Hufford
Jennifer Stewart
donald Smith
Jonathan Beaty - "Let's fix up a depressed part of our city and create jobs at the same time."
Jason Hanely - "Columbus needs professional motorsports!"
Logan Williams - "I think it seems like it is worth it."
richard lee hudson
regina sutch
JASON BEEBE - "COLUMBUS,OHIO HAS BEEN WAITING TOO LONG FOR THIS"
Pam Decker
Jan Gordley
moses kahiga - "I'm in full support of the project. For Columbus and the surrounding communities to be competitive with other major urban cities, we need Cooper Park Complex."
carrie bee
sean bee
Tim Gugel
jeff weithman - "any proposed income is a good thing!"
Michael Ford - "I would be incredibly excited to attend autocross events at the new complex."
shawn wellman
Roy Ohr
robert smith
FAVY BIXLER
Megan Brown
kenny williams - "i believe this could help revitalize this area."
Ben Linfield
Mike Smith
Joseph Duda - "Bring jobs to central Ohio."
colleen hammack
Danielle Mason
David Franken
Joe Henderson - "Cooper Park will be tremendous assett to Columbus, Ohio. "
Sara Konkus
Michael Pancake - "This would be good for a failing neiberhood"
Anita Diamond - "Absolutely fantastic darling!!!!!!!!!!"
kadeshia Cole
Billy Bova - "This will help columbus!"
Brian Hackett - "A welcome addition to central ohio entertainment and incredible teaching tool you tommorows youth"
Thom L. Frazier
Jared Pappas
stacey jones - "jobs for people"
Greg Woods
Kate Borloglou
Sean Harmon
John Cobb - "Its time for all the residents of franklin county to have a good thing like this"
richard burke - "i would like to see how this would help out the community by providing jobs that are needed in columbus"
jeff cobb - "i love the idea of something to do in the area"
James Leezer - "Columbus need this and so does franklinton"
Barry Miller
Lance Hedges
Jan Rayburn
Bill Fyffe
Louis F. Sommer III - "The proposed Cooper Park Complex would be a great statewide and regional attraction for Columbus and also properly re-use the Cooper Stadium site."
debby gordon
kenny sisson - "cant wait for it to come to columbus. columbus needs this for growth and entertainment!!!!!!"
Robert Blythe
Donald Maynard
Virginia Bowers - "Nice addition to the neighborhood."
Eric Vaughan
Brandon Smith - "I'm only 15 but I think this is a great opportunity for columbus to get big. With the approval of the Casino's property value is going to go up and just imagine it with the park added, not only would it be good for today but also for our future. If we want to make Columbus great then we have to start somewhere."
Burton L Davis
Tina Schlabach - "As a lifelong westsider, this would be wonderful for the area."
janetta nelson - "i think this is great it will be wonderful for us now and in the future for our children"
Pat Crum - "Can not wait."
Tabitha McLoughlin - "I believe that in relation to the noise most buildings near enough to the site to be affected are businesses. The freeway should block most of the noise from the neighborhoods in most directions, Most races that would have the largest concern usually take place on weekends when the business offices are closed. I think that as long as there are some guidelines as to times events could take place I don't see how we can turn away from the jobs and business renewal that this project would bring."
Kyle Wray
David Gilham
Cynthia Jarrell
danny mccoy
Nita Eisnnicher - "This sounds like the shot in the arm needed for this area. What an awsome idea"
Joe Goeke
Roby Salyer
Kim Butts - "This is a great way to bring columbus to life for once................"
James Dickson - "This park will be a tremendous asset to both Columbus and the Autocross Community! I cant wait to see this dream become a reality!"
Shawn Arnold
gypsy martinez
Zak Matheny
Lesa Matheny
Kathy Culwell - "Great idea and will bring much needed revenue to the area."
Gary Warner
Trevor Beck - "I believe this is the greatest idea. I've been to Columbus Motor Speedway and now because of the owner I don't want to go because he is making the rules on the trake not fun no more. I am supporting and Welcoming Cooper Park to Columbus. "
Tarah Shannon
Dave Chever - "a Class A project!"
jeremy sammons - "i think it's a good thing for columbus"
Daniel Doersam
Matthew Summerfield - "Make it Happen"
james frauenberg
William Muncy
Brandi Heimbush - "This project would bring great improvement to the cooper stadium area. We need this!"
Greg Heimbush
daunavan mcgowan
April Seymour
John Shanks, III - "Would love to see this in Columbus."
amanda silknitter - "we need this"
Bryan Helfrich - "Progress a Depressed N eighborhood. Facts."
Duff Klamfoth
Eric J. Quinn
Glen Kearney - "This would be good for Columbus"
Rex Davis - "Daytona is in Daytona and works quite well for the community"
jennetta mcneal
bill whitson
martha parker
Denice Ebert
Brian L. Bells
mike glaze
Kevin Wolfe
Bruce Fendt
Ronnie Tyler
Robert Webb - "Please allow this opportunity to reuse Cooper Stadium. This would be great for all of Columbus!!! "
Robert Neubauer
Dave Hembroff
Douglas Neubauer - "This is a much needed addition to the Columbus area."
Timothy Justice - "Would be great for the area!!!"
Peter Bedrosian
agnes bedrosian
Andrew Schwartz
doug hill - "cant wait to work here!"
debbie ferguson
tim ferguson
Don Howell - "Our area needs this for revitalization!"
Roberta Van Riper
Michael A. Dane
Larry Miller Jr
Terry Holstein - "I'm a long time SCCA member and have been runninig Auto-X events for 30 years,You won't go wrong letting OVR-SCCA host any event they wish to at this location."
carl mazzuca - "i would love to see a racetrack at cooper stadium"
JACK L. WACKERNAGLE
Christopher Gaines
Meagan Gleckler
ed vallette
Edy DeGood
Ryan Haegele - "This looks like an awesome facility that the entire Columbus community can be proud of! Much better than letting an empty, outdated stadium continue to deteriorate in a deteriorating community."
Tina Miller
Donald L West
Bill F Flynn
Tina Bishop
Marcie A Hunt - "This is a great idea for the city of Columbus!"
Gene Hall - "This side of town is dying, there is nothing to do over here. Cant hurt nothing, I dont know how much money "Good Guys" brings into this town but this would be a good move in keeping them here. Columbus for some reason does not want anything to do with wheels."
Ben Kirkbride
Kathy Lambert
Barb & Steve Williams - "We need the complex not only for the jobs and developement of the area, but to give race car fans a chance to see and experience the race car sport."
Bill Hicks
Andy Meckstroth - "Will be a very good addition to the community."
Rebecca Stiltner - "As a lifelong Franklinton resident, I fully support the CooperPark Complex plan. I grew up literally a stones throw away from the stadium at Glenwood and Thomas Avenues. The majority of people protesting the proposed complex do not even live in the area. Franklinton has become a 'no mans' land. I have heard redevelopment ideas that run the gamut of impossible to the ludacris. Example --Vertical Farming-- Are you kidding me? Many leaders in Franklinton express the need and want for change, but when an opportunity arises for change....Don't dare 'change' anything.So in the meantime, the Mound St. corridor from Souder Ave. to Central Ave looks like a deserted wasteland while people debate the subject to death with back & forth noise studies & meetings.Personally, I welcome anything that brings positive development to the Franklinton community. As for Abaco Rehab, I fully understand their point of view, but if studies show that the noise level will not impact residents then I don't see the problem."
Marty Homan
Gary M. Beggrow - "The City of Columbus needs this not only for the tourism dollars but also for the aesthetics of the designated area. I personally believe the addition of Cooper Park would make Columbus a more appealing location to visit/reside. Bring on the awesome urban racing!"
Ivan Purdie - "I would love to see such an growth in the cooper stadium area.I think it would be a great idea for the city of columbus as well as southwest and franklinton areas.Not to mention the effect it will have on the economy.So i say Yes and hearby gave my signature on the petition."
Shanna Hart
Andrew Hart
Robert Webb - "I support the proposed Cooper Park!"
Kenneth Edwards - "I pray this passes!!!!"
William Grim
Bill Nelson
Mark Sandy
Jeffrey A. Arn - "Entertainment, Jobs"
Cathie M. Webb - "Great entertainment, jobs, community need, easy access,walking distance"
Josh Fox - "I live less than 1/2 mile from this complex A LOT closer than most and I see no issues with it and neither should other areas (German and Merion V)that are over 3 miles away. Lets build this dream and put a larger dot on the map for our city."
pamela stanley
Mark Neville - "This would be a great chance for jobs, knowledge and of course the thrill of racing.... Lets go forward Columbus!!"
Jim Beck - "All for this"
Angela Bowman
James Bowman - "I have lived on the west side of Columbus for over 30 years now, and I have watched this area turn into a graveyard with the demise of Delphi, the moving of Clippers Stadium, and the death of Westland Mall and multiple other businesses. Now, we have a chance to bring some life back into our part of town, and I am all for it!"
Delaina Huy
William Hatfield
Mark Spencer
Jack Shaw
PENNY CUTLER - "OUR COMMUNITY NEEDS THIS PROJECT!!!"
Joshua Welch - "they want to complain about the noise why dont they complain about the semi trucks going up and down the road or an idiots rapping stereo"
Trina Welch - "its about time somebody use an existing building instead of filling up our land fills"
Richard Welch - "this is great good for the west side"
Cathy Duncan
Mike Holdren - "This is a very much need complex. I back it 100%!"
Kerry Sigman - "I am a homeowner who supports this and not a renter who opposes it!!"
Phyllis Sparks - "If passed, this should help bring money and employment to the Franklinton area. It is needed badly.!The surrounding areas (villages) shouldn't have anything to say about it, It's not even in their area. On the bright side it will give pleasure to our racing fans!"
Charles Toops
Rose Toops
Jeffrey Jarvis
Marianne Jarvis
Vonda L Gabriel
Mike & Yvonne Frazier - "This would be a terrific means to give this area of Columbus, as well as surrounding businesses, a HUGE boost! We welcome and are very excited about this wonderful opportunity!"
Phil Hartley (philscoffee.com) - "I can't see how this would be a bad deal. "
Keith Arnold - "Franklinton resident"
Thomas Mager
John Allen
Mrs Rose Hickok - "I personally do not understand how anyone could oppose this complex. You want West side improvements, jobs, increased property values, this is how it happens! Not by trying to stop the progress that can make all of this happen. Lets stop fighting progress, and make the west side a totally different place!"
ruthann perry - "lets go raceing"
david justus
Wendy Shepherd - "More traffic in the area=more money being spent in the area. Cut through the red tape and make this happen! CMH needs the jobs and reputation a facility of this caliber will bring. My family and I fully support this worthy endeavor and we WILL be in attendance on opening day!"
jessica zimmerman
Art Pietrangelo - "Great idea"
Scott McDaniel
Eric Zimmerman
Eric Ensman
molly milligan
Talisa Murfield
Pamela Lybarger
Roger Gray
Michael Atwood
Justin Murfield
Michael webb - "I am looking forward to racing at this complex instead of backroads. We have no street courses close by so this would be great, as of noise I live close to the stadium now and it wouldnt bother me at all"
Katherine A Friesner
Steven M. Friesner Jr. - "The noise would be only occasional and would be no worse than the cheering crouds and fireworks that came from Cooper Stadium! Traffic would be no worse and Central Ohio needs the jobs!"
Jo Steinert
marilyn mcclintic - "I think it will be great to have this track."
Shawn Jones - "This would be great for columbus."
max corbett - "It will bring lots of business and money!"
Pauline Borish
Craig Reid
Andrew Farkas
Francis Kowal - "I am not that big of racing fan, but as presented in this animation on the site, This should quit being held up by Politicians and get on the ball and start building. Folks complaining about noise.. Look at 70 running thru your neighborhood now. Jeesh.. Little bit of Noise and Yet you want jobs!""
Patrick Farkas - "Everyone at OHIOdrifting.com supports this complex and hopes it happens."
James Farabaugh - "My family and I own a home one mile south of Cooper Stadium. We were against the drag strip concept however fully support the current Cooper Park Complex development. The information available shows the developer's proposal addresses the opposition's concerns. I'm really hoping this concept becomes a reality!
Betty Jaynes - "I'm amazed at the oppostion - I understand the NIMBY's (not in my backyard) but these folks seem to be NITBY's (not in their backyards).
Dennis Moore
Jack Johnson
Frank Jozwiak
jeffrey g beckner
Ryan St.John - "the facts point to this facility only being good for the area, the opposition is just ignoring the facts."
Frances A Reeder
James M Toner
Carol A. Webb
thomas williamson
Stephen B. Vogelsang
Ryan Muncey - "this track needs to happen!!"
T.J. Tomlin
Jaime Tomlin
doug baars - "tell German village to mind there own business"
cheryl hall - "jobs"
thurman rose - "we need jobsand to build up franklinton area"
Debbie van fossen - "maybe it will clean up the drug and prostution problem in the area"
Paul Rinehart
Brenda Baars - "Please build complex"
don franks - "if it is something to do with racing,I;m all for it"
Teresa Cyrus
Doyle Thomas - "when this passes-IT IS BOUT TIME!! COLUMBUS NEEDS 2 GIT WIT IT-LIKE OTHER BIG CITIES!! THIS CREATES J.O.B.S. & MAJOR ENTERTAINMENT 4 FAMILIES & TEENS NEED & MUST HAVE-2 STAY OUTA TROUBLE- THEY R BORED!!) TIRED OF OTHERS N BIG CITIES CALLN US "A COW TOWN, THAT IS SMALL" GROW UP COLUMBUS!! PLAY WIT THE BIG BOYS-GIT OUTA THE SAND BOX!!"
Douglas Gray
John S. Cyrus
Mande Glover
Brian Glover
Leonard Mitchell
SUSAN M. KEENEY - "this would be benificial for all of franklin county. please don't let a few blind you to it's benefits."
Jason Skaggs
Connie J. Parrish - "I grew up at the local track, and know that this new facility will be a huge asset to Columbus and surrounding area."
Rebecca J Long
Paul Parrish - "We need this!"
Lee Reed - "This is a wonderful opportunity for Columbus. Don't let it slip away."
Steven Willis
Roy Marvin
Scott Meyers - "Let's revitalize the Cooper Stadium area!"
Reid Dupler - "BUILD IT"
Michael Teeters
James W Willis
Cynthia Moore
Danielle Murray
Charles and Sara Haag - "Thank you for the opportunity to sign this petition. I still don't understand what German Village and Merion Village have to do with this - those folks don't live here."
Polly Teeters
Michael Seifert - "Exactly what central ohio NEEDS"
James Watson
Bryan Eckert - "Would be Great for Columbus"
Lara Teeters
Mark J Buchy
wayne a dean - "jobs"
Michelle Calladine
Ron Chester
Jon Buerkel
James Vogelsang
Ed Balzer - "Bring Jeff Gordon Inc. to Columbus, OH"
justina - "i think this is a really good ideal"
Jon Chester - "This would be a wonderful addition to Columbus, bringing revenue and multiple events. I totally support this!!!"
Jen Evans
Nicholas Justus
ED EVANS
Larry Amerine
Patty Seymour
lisa conrad - "I believe this will bring jobs and money into our community."
scott tanner
Mary Ann Sparks
Vikki Stoneking
Denise G Borden
Billy Littler
Maria Sweeney
John Spangler - "what a great idea for columbus"
Tanya Lewis - "I hope this is just a start to many good things on that side of town."
derick bevington
bill cooper
Ann Heston
CHRIS COOPER
James Hughes
Jonathan White
Richard Young
CARRIE ELLYSON-JAMES
Eric Winters
Roger Scott - "We Love Racing"
Bobbie Scott - "I Beleive They Should Ask Us Homeowners How We Feel."
Tara Reeves
Karl Steiner
Stephen C - "Really hope this comes to the inner city!"
Chad Kean - "This is a great opportunity for the city of Columbus.Lets not let it get away!"
Robin Fouzdar
jessica gleason - "we need the bussiness here in our area"
mary stepp
Donald - "A go kart track would be nice to."
Connie - "I hope it gets done. I hope they let the local boys race to on that track."
Lisa Warner
sharon pigge - "great to improve this site."
Greg Branson - "Columbus needs a bigger track to host minor league races and local races"
Josh Quellhorst
Pete Roberts - "We need to bring racing back to Downtown Columbus"
justin gelber
Jay Hilderbran - "With the addition of the Reseach Park to spur future development and employment opportunites for Franklington and the central Columbus area and if the noise level can be kept at 65dba or below for the racing events, then I am all for it."
ROBBIN SLAUGHTER
john ulasiewicz - "johnu1137@sbcglobal.net"
Michael D Kelley
Ryan O'Dea
Benjamin Crawford
Courtney Knaup
Greg Brown
Jonathon Parker
David Anderson
Dee Barnes
Gregg Barnes
Jason Willis
brian koepf
Max Singer
Jeremy Jacobs
Sarah Papcun - "This is such a fantastic opportunity to give Columbus a name in auto!"
tyler butera
Cody Mack
Adam Rainwater
Randy Nelson
Rick Doerr
Seth Shawger - "Do it. It is what we want!"
Zach Korby
greg goodman - "take a sound level meter out in public. buses, motorcycles, car stereos, bad mufflers, construction sites, emergency vehicles ...... all & much more in excess of 80 dbs, & many in the 90s ! worry about these. not cpc."
tim toops
Edward McCoy
Shawn Robison
Jonathan Tinker
Alyssa Griffin - "Please put this in Central Ohio!!!"
Elsworth Weaver - "This is a GREAT opportunity for our City"
Kim Mccloud - "Bring it on!"
Clark Lawrence
Ralph L. Fisher
Dustin Phillips - "100% for the track"
Jason Andrews
Joseph Miller - "Would be a great Idea!"
Angela Griffin
Steve Przyojski Jr.
Jeff Haller
Troy Heavelyn
Rob Miller
John Van Sloun - "vanhackson@gmail.com"
John Frechette
Douglas Mark Dusseau - "Hopefully this will be bring back the art of racing and community as it once was years ago."
Tyler Urse
Jennifer Fair - "Very excited about Cooper Park"
Kyle Herbst
richard verret
Tracy Nill - "This is a great idea! Hendrick Fan!!"
Jeffrey Ison - "We need change in this area"
Tim Kiggins - "Include an infield track for motorcycle road racing!!!"
William Whittier - "I live just outside of columbus and very seldom travel into the city limits. This new racetrack would definitely bring me back into the city."
Joe Mascari
Margery Barry - "I lived in Daytona within 10 blocks of the International Speedway and although the traffic was enormous during the races the noise was not a problem and the tourists that the track brought to the area more than superseded the small annoyance of the traffic during race weeks"
Alex C. Anderson
John Griffin
S.Bromley - "bring on the jobs"
Linda Nester
larry lane - "i thank that this is just what columbus needs great ideal jeff gordon"
Gordon Mack
Aaron Eberle
Adam Marcum
Nick Simonetti
Ryan Scott
Ryan Lane
stephen conreaux
EVERETT KIRK - "I THING IT WILL HELP THIS AREA, AN BRING MORE JOBS TO THIS AREA"
Luke Rayner
Bryan M. Broom - "My wife and I just watched the virtual production of this wonderful "proposed" enhancement to this city. Let's hope this virtual work of art becomes a REALITY. It will bring not only jobs, but a needed boost to the area in which the historical (yet vacant) Coop stands today. This is truly a no-brainer!"
Derek Tomes
Marialyce Gregory - "I believe that the technology center alone will improve the area and provide great resources for Columbus residents."
Travis Mollett - "I believe this is a great idea for a historic part of Columbus."
Elizabeth leach - "I know of several area car clubs who would bring support and frequent business to this venu. I would buy a season"
Darren Maurer - "I think we need another track in Ohio, specially if it can be rented out by car clubs or have public track days."
arthur zollo
William Cecil
darrell dexter - "we need it"
ronald kidd - "i love it"
Pamela K. Noie - "Great Idea! Jeff Gordon Fan!!!!"
Desi Dejohn
chance runyon
Kyle Schlemmer
Bonnie Dexter
Timothy Martin - "this is a great idea that can bring in some great business!"
G. Brandon McCafferty
Shawn Packard
David Kanning
Kristina Adams
Sharon A. Wilson
Tana Grewell
Jason Grewell
sheila micholes - "we need the job's!!"
Elizabeth Allen - "I'm ready for some racing!"
Christopher Anderson
Brian Carlson
Chuck McDonald - "The city needs Something like this to bring outside money into our area."
Kimberly Chafin
Eric Campbell
denise Boyle - "i think it would bring more jobs to this area. I am 100\% for this project!!!"
Amy Titchell
Darrell Cumbow
Brian Robertson
Peter Ferguson
Michael Herbert
Bruce E. Gotthardt - "Having worked with Jeff Gordon in the design and creation of the 2000 Jeff Gordon Signature Series Monte Carlo SS of which only 24 were built I can assure you this will be a state of the art complex."
Anna Gladden
Melissa Fannon
Danny Travis Jr
Bruce Chafin
Bob Zerby - "All for it!!!!!"
Raymond C Noltemeyer - "voter and taxpayer 100% for CooperPark complex"
helen noltemeyer - "senior citizens 100% behind this project"
Tonya Smith
Ron Smith
Thomas Pettit - "This would be a great idea for Columbus. I was born and raised here and would love to see this happen. Lets put Columbus at the forefront for a change instead of on the back burner."
Adam Green - "Member of NASA, SCCA, and CR. I give my full support to Arshot Corp. and Jeff Gordon Inc."
William Ricker - "I think it would be good for the central Ohio area"
Tim Oyer
Richard Scotti
Galo Fraga - "great idea. I t is about time Columbus get a motor racing venue of this caliper."
Kale Bushmeyer - "Great economic builder for the city of Columbus and surrounding cities"
Charles Weikel - "Excellent project. I believe this will bring almost limitless possibilites of revnue for Columbus and central Ohio."
Grant Stimpert
Ryan Koegler
Keith Koegler
Suraj Pradhan
Lisa Lee
jacob elkins
Emanuel Carr
Brenda Ucker
Steve Ealy - "Is this where I sign in order to get Jeff Gordon's autograph?"
Jake Stumph
HARRIS SILVERMAN
Scott Cordell
Jeremy Crosby
Ross Harvey
Jim Chenoweth - "I race in a grassroots class. This requires towing to other states and spending money. I would rather give my fuel dollars and entry fees to a track in central Ohio. Thanks!"
Patricia Halterman - "I fully support a community place for automotive enthusiast to have place locally to enjoy thier sports. I also ecourage it as a place that can hold driving instruction under "unexpected" circumstances for young drivers."
Benjamin Senft
Rian Howells
Tim Rhode
Chad Mankins
Bart Fitzpatrick - "If not this, I say a prison or nuclear waste treatment site."
George A. Smith
James C. Rodriguez
Edward Rusnak
Eric Grothaus - "With baseball gone, the area needs this."
Greg Wheeland - "This would be amazing to have in Columbus!"
Greg Vennerholm
patrick guzowski - "i am in favor of this complex"
Mike Smith
Walter Weber
Aaron King - "Please do this"
Renee DeBold
James DeBold
Erica Cayton
Joe Hogan Jr.
brian hoover
rachel axt
James Rose
Kevin May
Jeff Sheets
Whitney Barnes
Chad Barnes
Chad Clemons
Steve Griffiths
Joseph Panico
Christopher Raglin
Bob Ucker
Alan Sheidler - "Writing from Michigan: I wish we could have a facility like this here!"
Jose Dominguez
david coffey
Derrick Osborne
Dax Bushmeyer
John Welsh - "This is they type of entertainment I would spend my money on"
Albert Chan
Garrett Mann
Royce Martin, Jr. - "Great idea"
Clay Lanctot
Jerry Thigpen
Michael Hutchison - "Great idea"
Brendan Doyle
Martin Valent - "I support this project!"
david justice
Odie Cantley
Matthew Swartz
Aaron Bruckelmeyer
Randy Holton
Rodger Wharton Jr
Thurman Lester
Douglas Joel Rice
Brad Foreman - "Great idea to give the Bottoms a boost of income and security."
Elizabeth A Foreman
Sean Louisin
William Herron
Dave Cordle
Jerry Rose
Lee Arnold
Jon Powers Jr
Randy shannon sr.
Randy shannon Jr.
Kevin M. Campbell
Jodi Longenette
Peter Bates
P. Bryan Robinett
Amy Vennerholm
Kathy Grunenwald
Eric Snell
Christy Cooke
Abbey Tabacchi
Jason d heflin
Greg Breeze
Matthew Mowry
Rusty J. Alverson
Bob Welch
DONNIE HILL
Richard A. Nester - "As a Safety Team member at several race venues, I know very well that this is a PRIME location to build a world-class racing facility. I just wish that the developers would entertain the possibility of bringing NASCAR back to Ohio, and this is the perfect location for this to happen. "
Andy Bell
Mike Fornataro - "Do not take this opportunity lightly, An opportunity such as this for investment in a white elephant such as Cooper Stadium is rare indeed."
Matt Carlyle
Kyle Pearson
Nathan Pennington
Laura Goldstein
Michael Berchak
Justin Gargala
Dave Jessup - "great idea"
cindy kendrick
James Rea
Keith Boothe
Andy Mauck - "this will bring revenues AND something fun and exciting to an area greatly in need of it !"
Bill Stevens - "I am very excited about the possibilities of this project, both to the Ohio racing community and Franlkin County. The jobs that will be created during the construction and operation of this facility will be a great asset to the economic growth of our area. I hope that a solution to the issues that have been raised by other concerned groups can be agreed upon so that this work can go forward."
Jerry B. Sellman
Neva Hoover - "I thinl this is a great idea"
Ron Colby
Jerry T Roberts
Robert Hines - "Can't wit till its done and we can race there."
Jeffrey A. O'Neal
Rick Minerd - "Anything to keep an important landmark up and entertaining as it was meant to, while creating jobs and promoting the good of the community."
Vicki L Heim
Garrick Reischman
Albert Tornare - "This is a " WIN - WIN " for both local residents and businesses of this part of our city of Columbus"
Mark Ludwig
Brian McGrath
Brad Kennan
Craig Genheimer
Dan Kenyon
Janis DeStefano - "If you build it, they will come."
Richard DeStefano
John Hoffman - "This would be a great opportunity for money coming into Columbus"
Doug Berg
Natalie Heflin
Kevin Stenerson - "I'd love to see a first class race track in Central Ohio."
Michael Rafferty
Brent Planck
Tania Robinett
Parker J. Laipple
Teresa Weber
Tammy Hayes
Dick Reischman
Stephen J. DIppolito
Patrick Shrodes
Mike Ucker
Robert J McAllister
Coby Hartman
Paul Weikel - "Franklinton NEEDS the jobs and influx of private devopment money!"
Mike Holman
Kevin Minerd
Brett Steinhauser
Tyler Bussey
Shawn Gray - "I think is a great idea"
David Sigman
mike schaffer - "we could use somethin like this around here its good for buss"
Benjamin Hallauer
Randall Rhinehart
Kyle Unger
Tim White - "Build it!"
Keith Cantrell
Mark Gleckler
Sean O'Gorman
Daniel LOngenette - "Great idea !!!! Columbus needs this !!!"
Atonya Thomas
Mike Smith - "I think this would develop the area nicely while avoiding the request for public for money to do it."
David Brown - "This is a good and worthwhile plan that will be beneficial to Columbus and the areas surrounding the facility. The concept is not about racing cars everyday."
Scott Jenkins - "I think the Cooper complex will be a great thing for Columbus... creating jobs and revenue in a time of need."
simon charney
Mitch Tayse
RIch Grunenwald - "I am very much interested in and excited for the expansion of motorpsorts and automotive technology in the central Ohio area, and believe the proposed complex is a good balance between economic development and neighborhood concerns."
Jerome Schafer
Sagar Pandey
Justin Hathaway
Jess Hathaway
Brent Hathaway
Sean Butt
Patrick Burke - "We NEED this in Columbus! Do it!"
Gregory Campbell
Travis Sherwood - "They should hold Amateur Days too, for anyone with a SCCA license"
Randall Hartman
Matthew Miller
William Rockhold
Charles White
Frank Vessell - "A solid plan to provide jobs, training, research, and revitalization."
Gary Nolan
James Stewart
chris turner
Craig Butt - "This is what is needed - a privately funded, comprehensive plan - that is not reliant on public monies."
Fred Robertson
Becky Wollenslegel - "Bring money and jobs to Columbus"
Craig Wollenslegel - "Great for Columbus"
Mike Reddy
David W Packard - "Economic opportunities should not be overlooked in this economy."
Steven V. Wise - "This a great opportunity for Columbus!"
zsolt dvornik
Jon H Beerman
Jeff O'Connor
Julie Vulgamore - "Hoping it becomes a reality"
Bruno Tabacchi