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LAND FOR BMX TRACKS <br /> Location is a key factor to the success of any BMX track. The best possible site would be <br /> any highly visible area with an easy access route: ex. near major roadways, sports <br /> complexes, or parks. If people can see were you, they will be more likely to visit your <br /> track. While searching for a location,keep in mind that an IDEAL track facility requires <br /> 2-5 acres of land for parking, camping, and of course, the track itself. However,many <br /> successful tracks have been built on smaller parcels, so don't give up if you cannot fine <br /> the amount of land you desire. <br /> An excellent place to look for a potential track site is at the city or county park and <br /> recreation department. Many parks have areas that are not completely utilized by the <br /> community and a BMX track would fill that vacancy nicely. Unfortunately, as with all <br /> government agencies, the process of approval and construction can be very slow. <br /> However,if yours is a non-profit organization,it becomes much easier to get approvals <br /> for this type of property. <br /> If park or other government property is not available, another place to get land is <br /> through civic organizations such as the Lions, Jaycees, VFW, etc. Normally these <br /> groups are looking for youth oriented projects to sponsor and a well run BMX track will <br /> not only provide a chance for civic involvement but also a source of much needed <br /> revenue for the service group. You may even drum up volunteer help in construction of <br /> the track and develop prospective BMX families from the memberships of these groups. <br /> • <br /> Another possible BMX track site is privately owned land. Every community in America <br /> has land that someone owns as investment property. These investors will usually jump <br /> at the chance to generate revenue on their bare land while they are waiting for the land <br /> values to go up. In securing this type of property,your best rent value would be to offer <br /> a percentage (or dollar amount) based on your rider count at each race.This way your <br /> obligation is limited to only what you generate, not a flat fee that you have over your <br /> head every month. This will also help identify your overhead on a per-rider basis, <br /> helping you to more accurately control your overhead costs. Of course, any agreement <br /> should be prepared by an attorney and should provide you with protection from <br /> sudden eviction after you have invested your time and money in improvements. Before <br /> any contract is signed, you must ensure that the zoning for this property is compatible <br /> with BMX racing. Check with your zoning board and code enforcement department to <br /> see if you can use the land for a BMX track. Don't commit any of your hard earned <br /> money in construction or rent before you make sure the zoning is okay. Zoning <br /> problems can be worked out in some cases. The ABA is available for professional <br /> consulting and assistance if you need it. <br /> ABA can help with promotional materials and videos to help with your presentation. <br /> • <br />