Title: RCR Noise Pollution
NeverBeenThawed - December 13, 2006 12:51 PM (GMT)
Neighbors not happy with RCR engine noise, RCR working on problem:
Until a few months ago, racing the engines at the Richard Childress Racing [#'s 07,29,31,33 in Nextel Cup] garage in Welcome, NC was never a problem, according to residents.
Then, the team cleared 10 acres of forest between its buildings and nearby neighborhoods for its expansion. Those trees served as a muffler for the noise. Now that they're gone, people say the noise is unbearable.
Some neighbors said the noise rattles their windows. Monday night, the Davidson County Commissioners granted RCR a zoning request that green lights the expansion.
While the neighbors were disappointed with the decision, RCR spokesman Bill Patterson said the racing team will plant cypress trees along the back property line to create a buffer. Patterson also said the team has spent $500,000 on reducing noise and will do more. Neighbors said they'd like to see a sound reduction wall.
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Can't blame the neighbors there for being upset.
carriekins - December 13, 2006 02:07 PM (GMT)
Give the neighbors their wall for crying out loud. It's not like he can't afford it.
NeverBeenThawed - December 13, 2006 02:10 PM (GMT)
That's what I'm thinking.
Scrapbookgirl9 - December 13, 2006 07:13 PM (GMT)
I can understand the people not wanting to hear the noise, especially if they have a night job and try to sleep during the day. I'm sure RC will take care of the problem, but I knew there was no way the Commissioners would turn them down for the expansion, RC means to much to this county. RCR and the Childress Vineyards draw big for Davidson County.
racefan9 - December 13, 2006 07:33 PM (GMT)
RCR should build the wall.
txloveskahne - December 14, 2006 12:30 AM (GMT)
yea i agree...he has enough money...build the wall and let the neighbors have peace.
Princess_Sara400 - December 14, 2006 12:33 AM (GMT)
let me tell you I live next door to a race shop, yeah its not a professional one and there is only 2 cars, but with only a wooden fence splitting our yards its terrible
Melissa - December 14, 2006 03:47 PM (GMT)
I live in a small residential area. I have a stock car 2 houses to the left of me and a drag racer 2 houses to the right. No fences, no sound block of any kind. When the 2 of them get going it is majorly irritating. So I can definitely understand how they feel.
kaseykahne9sexy - December 14, 2006 11:14 PM (GMT)
i live next to my race shop that my fiancee's dad owns and i love the sound of the engine well i guess i am used to it considering i drive a IMCA Modified but if will shut the people up i say do it and we all know that fool has the money lol I LOVE RC