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Caldwell commissioners approve racetrack ordinance change to allow weekday test-and-tune events; debate centers on frequency and neighbor impacts
Summary
On first reading and by unanimous vote, the board approved an amendment to allow up to six test-and-tune weekday events per month at the county racetrack (Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., regular operating months). Commissioners debated limits to prevent consecutive‑day use, church‑night impacts and monitoring/enforcement.
Caldwell County commissioners voted unanimously on Nov. 3 to adopt, on first reading, an amendment to the county's racetrack ordinance that authorizes additional test-and-tune events during the racetrack’s regular operating months.
Under the amendment as presented, the racetrack may hold up to six test-and-tune events per month during March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and the first weekend in November. Test-and-tune sessions would be limited to weekdays (Monday–Thursday) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and the amendment does not change existing race-day hours.
Staff told the board the change responds to repeated…
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