Board approves Evan Jackson Racing variance but caps dyno testing and limits hours

Jul 30, 2026

A variance allowing a race-engine machine shop at 9690 N County Road 500 W was approved with conditions limiting dyno testing to 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Friday and capping individual test runs at 15 minutes amid neighbors' complaints about noise affecting livestock.

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Evan Jackson told the board he wanted to consolidate his engine‑building operation onto family property and that testing typically occurs once a week. "We do test engines, but it's made at the very most once a week... and this happens at the very most once a week," Jackson said, outlining that a dyno pull lasts about 15 seconds and that warm‑up and adjustments can add up to several minutes.

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