From a May 20 press release issued by Roger Lyle:

We’re having a blast!

The report just in from Greg Harrison of WGH Excavation Inc. at Summit Point Raceway with the Move the Mountain Safety Project.

Rock in the Turn 4 embankment was blasted today. A small piece of red, blue, and white body plastic with a 1985 AMA/CCS sticker was found in the chute area. The piece is believed to be from Bart Peterson’s Yamaha FJ600 when he lost control and put him and the bike into the embankment after turn 4! Bart did take a ride to the hospital on that one!

More rock will be drilled and blasted tomorrow along with excavation of more dirt and rock. Greg said you will not recognize the old turn four when you come back to Summit. The track has not changed but the run-off area is being expanded tremendously. Hopefully Greg will take some digital shots and have them here for you soon.

The project should be finished by this Thursday, May 23 when Formula USA, XSBA, and Team Hammer School rolls into Summit Point for the big Cycle Fest through Sunday the 26.

We are nearing our goal of raising money for the project. The Woodbridge Kart Club,WKC Board of Directors has pledged $5,000 along with the Washington DC Region SCCA kicking in $5,000. The MTM site and the donations from motorcycle racers and enthusiasts have raised almost $7,000. Thanks to everyone who has helped out in any way to make this project a reality. More run-off room should save many racers from serious injuries. We are also looking at other hazardous areas; the exit of turn 3, the exit of turn 9, the tirestacks at the edge of turn 8. With a little more time and money these areas will be addressed. Check out the supporters list at www.mtm.nbinteractive.com

You can donate now if you like. Take care and race safe!

Roger Lyle