Help drifting in atlanta

[Hayaku Kenji]

Please read this and sign. Drifting should not be stopped!! Turner Field has been going on for years, and has been a great help to the local community. Please help us out!

http://www.facebook.com/groups/430967743581757/

[jamg]

Turner Field is home to the Atlanta Braves, and their lots are used for local drifting/autocross events.

events happen maybe once every while during the season, and the neighborhood that is under 1000 feet from the field is trying to get it banned.

it's the perfect location, within the city. it's local to everyone else, and it's a great central spot to hold drift events. Events have been held at TF for years now.

we need the mayor to veto the bill to keep it alive. please help and sign the petition.

[slydin240sx]

I signed it, and emailed the city council members.

Here's the petition link
http://www.change.org/petitions/atlanta-mayor-kasim-reed-atlanta-city-council-members-veto-ordinance-amendment-12-0-0502-14

[Hayaku Kenji]

Thanks guys!! All the help we can get. Share it on Facebook too if you would please!!

[slydin240sx]

I shared it with my friends and my 240sx fan page. It's also been shared on the local drift forum. :)

[Hayaku Kenji]

AWESOME!! Thank you!!!

[E_Monkey]

BUMMMMPPPPPP Petition: Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Atlanta City Council Members: Veto ordinance amendment 12-0-0502 (14) | Change.org (http://www.change.org/petitions/atlanta-mayor-kasim-reed-atlanta-city-council-members-veto-ordinance-amendment-12-0-0502-14)

HELP OUT THE STATES!! Sign for our local drifters in southeast!

[brizanden]

signed
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[SPirtle]

I signed it also, and was gonna post it here but hayaku beat me to it. Good luck to all the ATL guys, you have my support 110%.

[colombianbryan]

Keep showing this to all your friends! this can't be stopped

[One_love_silvia]

we already lost drifting here in SD at qualcomm because some dumbass in a megan racing 350z wrapped his car around a tree or somethin like that. not sure on the whole story.

fuckin sucks.

[memphis180sx]

signed keep it up people awsome track and awsome group of people that run it been several times and loved it!

[jamg]

thank you everyone!

[Tantwoforty]

Singed!
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[thefro526]

Got added to the FB group last night, signed petition this AM.

You guys have rad events and do rad things. Continue with that.

[ZenkiKid]

we already lost drifting here in SD at qualcomm because some dumbass in a megan racing 350z wrapped his car around a tree or somethin like that. not sure on the whole story.

fuckin sucks.


Yeah youre right you dont even know the whole story, most people really dont.

What I heard from people who used to take part in the San Diego drift events was that qualcomm didnt like the idea of drifting there to begin with, and was looking to get rid of it anyway. The incident with Megan was basically the valid reason for the program to get yanked.

[Casken]

Signed and got a few friends to sign it too.

[Initial_Dave]

Signed. Not sure if it counts because I'm from the UK..folks live in Georgia tho...

[di-devol]

Signed.

msglngth

[ditchs14]

signed that shit

[fullthrottle]

Signed yesterday.

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2

[tdaffern]

Signed!! Good luck atl.

[slydin240sx]

Here's a email I just received back from one of the city council members.



Thank you for emailing me about the benefits of drift racing. I wouldn’t want this going on in my neighborhood and I can’t see how anyone else would either, leaving me to assume that you profit from this activity. That’s fine as long as residents aren’t deprived of the peaceful enjoyment of their homes. There are many activities that aren’t permitted adjacent to residential areas and it’s clear to me that this should be one of them.


Howard Shook


Office of Councilperson Howard Shook
Atlanta City Council
55 Trinity Avenue S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-330-6050
[email protected]
https://www.mobilezen/district7

[iamtheyi]

So middle finger to drifters?

[brizanden]

when drifting runs rampent on their streets the city council will regret it. then city council really will be like i dont want these menaces running our streets, but will be too stupid to realize they created the monster.

[Z33dori]

bump
bump
bump

[[email protected]]

I signed it

[redline elite]

signed!!!
:)

[iamtheyi]

I signed it awhile ago. Let us know how it goes. It would be nice to see them change the law but that email doesn't seem to point in the right direction.

[carguy07]

Here's a email I just received back from one of the city council members.



Thank you for emailing me about the benefits of drift racing. I wouldn’t want this going on in my neighborhood and I can’t see how anyone else would either, leaving me to assume that you profit from this activity. That’s fine as long as residents aren’t deprived of the peaceful enjoyment of their homes. There are many activities that aren’t permitted adjacent to residential areas and it’s clear to me that this should be one of them.


Howard Shook


Office of Councilperson Howard Shook
Atlanta City Council
55 Trinity Avenue S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-330-6050
[email protected]
https://www.mobilezen/district7

I very rarely email people, but that reply really pissed me off. I went ahead and gave that guy my two cents, since he pretty much embarrassed me for living in the same state as him. Here's what I wrote:


Mr Shook,

I wasn't going to contact anyone over this issue until I read this reply that you wrote. Assuming that someone profits from drifting only shows your ignorance in the matter and your inability to go and do your own research. To say that it deprives someone of their home enjoyment is simply asinine. Maybe you should realize that the only people profiting from these events are local businesses and hotels, local safety personnel who are paid to be there by the event revenue, and the operators of the parking lots. All local people and businesses. I wish people in Atlanta elected competent individuals to make informed decisions on matters such as this, but unfortunately they elected you. No wonder the schools there have to cheat to make AYP.

Sincerely
William Slaughter
Citizen of Georgia


P.S. The correct term is drifting. The word 'racing' implies there is a winner based on speed, not style.

[whoDAT]

man they everything away from us in atlanta, i signed it.

[Hayaku Kenji]

Thanks guys, every little bit we get will help. Atlanta has been trying to prosper in drifting, but with courses closing and now this, it is hard to do so. Last time I check we had over 3000 people signing the petition and it continues to grow. I will do my best to keep you all updated.

[xoxide]

I very rarely email people, but that reply really pissed me off. I went ahead and gave that guy my two cents, since he pretty much embarrassed me for living in the same state as him. Here's what I wrote:


Mr Shook,

I wasn't going to contact anyone over this issue until I read this reply that you wrote. Assuming that someone profits from drifting only shows your ignorance in the matter and your inability to go and do your own research. To say that it deprives someone of their home enjoyment is simply asinine. Maybe you should realize that the only people profiting from these events are local businesses and hotels, local safety personnel who are paid to be there by the event revenue, and the operators of the parking lots. All local people and businesses. I wish people in Atlanta elected competent individuals to make informed decisions on matters such as this, but unfortunately they elected you. No wonder the schools there have to cheat to make AYP.

Sincerely
William Slaughter
Citizen of Georgia


P.S. The correct term is drifting. The word 'racing' implies there is a winner based on speed, not style.
As much as I enjoyed reading that, I do not think that these kind of responses to the people making decisions will help the cause. Insulting the man will only make things worse.

[RyanS13]

Here's a email I just received back from one of the city council members.



Thank you for emailing me about the benefits of drift racing. I wouldn’t want this going on in my neighborhood and I can’t see how anyone else would either, leaving me to assume that you profit from this activity. That’s fine as long as residents aren’t deprived of the peaceful enjoyment of their homes. There are many activities that aren’t permitted adjacent to residential areas and it’s clear to me that this should be one of them.


Howard Shook


Office of Councilperson Howard Shook
Atlanta City Council
55 Trinity Avenue S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-330-6050
[email protected]
https://www.mobilezen/district7

Damn. That guy sucks. Seems like kind of an asshole-ish response.

[xoxide]

Damn. That guy sucks. Seems like kind of an asshole-ish response.
Looks like an ass too.
Howard Shook (http://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/Members/shook/hshook2.htm)

[carguy07]

As much as I enjoyed reading that, I do not think that these kind of responses to the people making decisions will help the cause. Insulting the man will only make things worse.

He 99% won't read it anyway. The email he is sending out is the same to every reply. I really just did it to see what template email he will send to me. I used no profanity, and made sure to be professional in my insults.

[slydin240sx]

As much as I enjoyed reading that, I do not think that these kind of responses to the people making decisions will help the cause. Insulting the man will only make things worse.

I was thinking the same thing. Just because he don't approve of the drifting at Turner Field doesn't mean that the other members of the city council and mayor feel the same way. There are a number of factors that will be taken into play before they make things final.

Responding to the email I posted in a negative way is not gonna help the matter.

I sent my first email based on the EXACT wording that was contained in the documents tab on the Facebook group page for the matter.

I also received another email from a city council member that was different in response than Mr. Shooks response.

Here is her response.

Thank you for sharing your concerns with me. I will consider your comments, if the legislation is returned to Council by a Veto of the Mayor.

Felicia Moore
Atlanta City Council, District 9
(404)330-6044 office
(404)658-7966 fax

I sent the same email to all city council members, along with signing the petition. I feel that emailing council members personally with help make a dramatic effect, on there decision.

[xoxide]

It really doesnt matter how "professional" your insult was, its still an insult. All that will do is piss the man off. Not a way to gain favor with the people deciding the fate of turner field drift events. That is all im going to say on that matter because I do not want to start an arguement.

[dreamin240sx]

just signed that shit good luck guys

[Quail]

Jord dropped a piece about the ban & petition on Drifted. You can check it out here: CLICK (http://www.drifted.com/jordan-butters/news-atlanta-bans-drifting/19177/)

[slydin240sx]

Bump bump. The petition has over 5 thousand signatures, but we can do better!

If you haven't already signed it, please do. It only takes a few seconds to help out a major cause. :)

Hell I don't even live in Georgia nor have I ever been there. But I'm doing my part for my fellow broski's.

[xoxide]

Thats awesome. Think they were only aiming for 500 signatures. 5000 and counting is great! Seen the petition all over facebook the past 2 days.

[slydin240sx]

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[ATLspeed]

signed this shit days ago

*like a baus!*

[cbcm2435]

NEWS: Atlanta Bans Drifting | Drifted | International Drifting Coverage (http://www.drifted.com/jordan-butters/news-atlanta-bans-drifting/19177/) drifted.com is also supporting it

[bigs]

andy sapp is the man

[HyperTek]

Fast and furious/tokyo drift fucked everybody lol, im guessing those counsel members saw that movie and thought it was a bunch of punks lol

[bc.]

Shit, I signed this when there were 300 signatures and that was on Monday. I hope the signatures keep coming in. Good luck ATL.

[HyperTek]

check out Spa Francorchamps
Bring the Noise: Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps reportedly safe... for now (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/28/bring-the-noise-belgiums-spa-francorchamps-reportedly-safe/)

Track opened up in the 20s.. and just a few years ago started issues with noise from local residents lol
The longtime host of the Belgian Grand Prix looked to be in serious trouble with local authorities when nearby residents got fed up with the noise emanating from the track. Government officials threatened to shut down the circuit if the situation wasn't addressed, but now they appear to be singing a different tune.

According to the latest reports, the regional environment ministry has given Spa an exemption from noise regulations in light of the economic benefits the Belgian Grand Prix brings to the region. There are a few conditions, though. First of all, while they're willing to overlook the noise issue for the F1 race (and possibly a few other events), authorities will crack down at other times, even shutting down the track completely during parts of the summer. Beyond that, they've appointed a third party to monitor the noise levels, warning the track owners that their exemption will be up for review again within two years. So, while race organizers and fans can breathe a sigh of relief, it'll be a short breath, proving once again that racing and bureaucrats don't mix.

[LayNLow]

Thanks for the support guys! Hopefully the bill will get vetoed so it doesn't disturb the events. Will be leaving tomorrow I think for Formula D, then the event at Turner Field on Sunday.

[bigjacsoc]

Drifting community lashes out against ban | www.wsbtv.com (http://www.wsbtv.com/videos/news/drifting-community-lashes-out-against-ban/vHDT9/)

[bigs]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7169456916_cf0e324a63_b.jpg

[jdm2191]

Signed....

[lilrussian]

Double signed?!! haha

Signed, and shared everywhere!

[SuperBlackS14]

I live in NY and I just signed as well. Good luck guys.

BTW you're up to around 6,400 sigs.

[Piggy]

Count me in. A lot of win to be had when I was there.

[d-man478]

Thanks for the support guys.

[bc.]

Wait a second. What did they actually ban? Drift racing or Drifting? Anyone have a link to the actual law passed?

Lets lawyer this bitch up, we'll have Atlanta 'power over-steering' in no time.

edit: fvck, never mind, saw the drifted link, they were pretty specific. Looks like you gotta troll autoX for now until they get banned too.

[slydin240sx]

Drift racing or Drifting?

Is those two not the same? :confused:

[HyperTek]

Formula D is in atlanta this weekend, so it wasnt drifting in atlanta that was banned.. just the use of turner field for drifting.


edit: well i dont know specifically where road atlanta is in relation to atlanta lol

[bigs]

^Formula D was at Road Atlanta in Braselton. It's about an hour from Atlanta.

Yeah, they're specifically trying to ban drifting at Turner.

[One_love_silvia]

posted by super street and keep drifting fun on facebook:
Turner Field - Save Drifting in Atlanta on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/42558349)

shit's getting really serious.

wish we coulda done this with the drifting at qualcomm here in SD...

[PeaceOnesxWai]

u guys should stage a caravan protest... if you cant keep it on the tracks, take it to the street

[taran!]

signed, and also shared to friends!