GMP Track resurfacing

[MurrayB]

Hi Everyone,

The work at GMP has been progressing nicely.  We have experienced a couple of delays, but nothing major.  Greg has been going to the track everyday and providing updates to the BoD and Executive.  I have attached a few photo's that Greg has sent along.  Thank you to Greg for all your attention to this project, time and miles put in going to Gimli each day.

The seam sealing, milling and routing has been completed.  The 1" smoothing pass has been completed on the back straight. We expect the top coat of 2 1/2" of new surface to be applied next week.  If the weather cooperates we anticipate the paving to be completed by mid to late next week. 

We will need a work party of Club members to help with the edge transitions along the new pavement. Greg will be letting me know when and what is needed.  This will depend upon completion of the paving and the weather. I will send out an email with Helix's help letting everyone know when we have the details.

The MRA has provided the pledged funds and they have been deposited in the High Interest savings account designated for this project. Greg has also raised an additional $600.00 in donations for Track improvement. 

I am looking forward to a smooth and fast track to run on next year.

Regards

Murray

 

 

 

[Jason Schroeder]

Looking good!

[Douglas Crabb]

Coming along nicely!

[KMiller]

Congradulations to Murray and this executive what the last one failed to accomplish.  Hats off guys and look forward to returning to track next year. !!!

 

[Rustfree]

This is awesome to see! Congratulations to ALL the executive, volunteers, and everyone who's been involved (present and past) in bringing this project to completion over many, many years.  It didn't happen over night.

 

[Ron Janzen]

Fantastic, thanks to all involved with this project! Can't wait to try it out. Maybe I will start a savings fund for WSCC contributions...everytime I buy new race tires, 10% of the cost gets set aside for a donation to future track upgrades because it all comes back to me in tread wear savings  .

Edited October 8, 2024 by Ron Janzen

[Shawn]

@MurrayB This is fantastic to be finally getting done...it has been a long road. It has been a while since I have been to a meeting, is there anywhere to read about exactly what is being done at the track, what parts are being repaired/resurfaced, etc?

Also please include me on the list of potential helpers once repairs are complete. If I can, I will be there to help.