A better land use plan for the former Sandown race track, in my opinion, would be a motorsports park. As a racing enthusiast I can envision an oval speedway, a drag strip, go-cart and motocross tracks all within the 83 acres Bill Randall is willing to donate in exchange for his rezoning requests.
With Western Speedway in Langford becoming surrounded by urban development, its days may be numbered, so we need to consider alternate locations for this sport. The Sandown land is perfect. Close enough to Greater Victoria and handy to the ferries for our visiting race teams on the mainland. Noise would not be an issue as it is already bordering the international airport and racing typically takes place only three days a week during the season. Sidney would see a huge benefit from this addition to the area as fans would frequent its many hotels, shops and restaurants while visiting.
Walt Deelman
Saanichton
