Thunderbolt Raceway

My first trip to South Jersey was actually very nice. I was surprised how nice the area was because I had heard so many of those “New Jersey” stories. The drive was good even through the city of brotherly love but it is amazing how fast it gets rural once you get on 55. This was actually our first trip with the Truechoice Support trailer to the Thunderbolt race track at the New Jersey Motorsports Park.

It was another GREAT SVRA event as always. The SVRA always does a great of putting on events. The weekend was good overall but there were some issues. I believe that the New Jersey Motorsports Park will be an awesome track a year from now. The Air Force theme is really neat and the club house is very nice too.

The security cars all had a WW2 look to them

The club house was very nice (NJMSP is a country club track)

This building that looks like a hanger has an observation deck and a banquet hall

SVRA's podium

False grid in use

It is far from being finished. It lacked grass, grandstands, and organization. Having any racing on it other then club events is probably way too premature. If you wanted to put a positive spin on the track, what more could guys want construction equipment and race cars in the same place (Tim Taylor of the “Home Improvement” TV program would be in heaven)

Far end of track

Front end of track

Construction equipment track side

Mother Nature would normally not be a factor when deciding when to schedule events but the lack of grass or any type of ground cover created massive dust storms.

View out the back of the Truechoice Trailer

Common sight after the wind gusts

We did sell our fair share of Pipercross Air Filters, helicopter tape, Bell visors and tear offs after the driver’s sand blasted the racing on the course.

We will probably be cleaning dust out of the Truechoice Support Trailer for weeks to come.

Nasa’s Travel tips for Millville, New Jersey:

Country Inn & Suites is the nicest hotel in the area.

Serafina’s is a restaurant that you got to eat at. The wait staff treats you like family. It serves “real” Italian food with generous portions. UNBELIEVABLE

All the stores are Vineland (2 exits up on 55)

Life is Good!