Motorsports Park CEO offers freebies to superspeeder violators
DAWSON COUNTY, Ga. — A large, open green space in Dawson County will be home to the Atlanta Motorsports Park, perhaps by the end of the year. The CEO, Jeremy Porter wants to sell admission to non-professional drivers with a lead foot and a fast car.
“We’re promoting a safe place for people to be able to drive fast,” Porter says.
Though the park isn’t open yet, the Porter has announced an eye-opening promotion aimed at his pedal-to-the-metal clientele. It goes like this: Get a speeding ticket under Georgia’s new superspeeder law, and you’ll get free admission to the park.
This strikes Sam Horner as a bit irresponsible.
Horner lives across the street — a leader of a so-far unsuccessful fight to stop the park.
“I think that’s rewarding bad behavior,” says Horner.
“I would disagree with that,” Porter said. We’re clearly saying don’t do it. Come here if you want to do it. Don’t out it out here.”
We pointed out that a superspeeder would be eligible for a discount, while his law-abiding friend wouldn’t.
“Yeah that’s a good point,” Porter said. “Our intent was never to reward that type of behavior.
“Our intent with the entire promotion is, ‘don’t do it out here. Do it where where it’s safe.”
