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Council gives staff go‑ahead to develop "Lincoln Speedfest" concept at regional airport
Summary
Councilors gave staff a nonbinding green light to pursue planning and due diligence for a proposed "Lincoln Speedfest" — a runway car‑racing pilot event at Lincoln Regional Airport — with staff and police outlining safety protocols and revenue potential; no formal vote was taken.
Councilors discussed a conceptual proposal to host a pilot racing event called "Lincoln Speedfest" at Lincoln Regional Airport and gave direction to staff to continue planning and due diligence rather than taking immediate formal action.
City Manager Sean introduced the idea and said the event was intended to diversify airport revenue and community engagement following success with the revived Wings & Wheels event. He described the pitch brought forward by two off‑duty police officers and Council Member Pearl that the airport—s longer runway (about a half‑mile to a mile in the transcript) could host a different type of racing event and attract out‑of‑county visitors.
Police officers Rogers and Parsons, who helped design the concept,…
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