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Residents urge swift county action after mass 'burnout pit' event in Range Line Road neighborhood
Summary
A string of Range Line Road residents described prolonged noise, trespass, property damage and safety hazards from an apparent unpermitted burnout/drifting event that drew hundreds of attendees; the county and sheriff’s office said they are pursuing enforcement and sent a certified letter to the property owner.
Several Clay County residents told the board at its March 10 meeting that an unpermitted “burnout pit” event held Feb. 28–Mar. 1 near Range Line Road and the Carter Spencer neighborhood created sustained public-safety, property and quality-of-life problems.
Residents described nonstop engine revving, dangerous driving maneuvers, piles of tires and discarded trash, and alleged that the host charged spectators and drivers to participate. "This was not a minor inconvenience. It was a complete disturbance of daily life," local resident Tracy Peoples told the commissioners, adding that she counted about 500 attendees and reported parking and trespass on private property.
Why it matters: Neighbors said the event created safety hazards for pedestrians and drivers, distressed animals, and generated reports of drug and firearms activity. Residents urged immediate county and law-enforcement action to prevent a scheduled repeat event on April 4.
What officials said: Commissioner Matt, the district commissioner for the neighborhood, told residents the county manager and sheriff’s office had been engaged immediately and that a certified letter had been served to the property owner. "We are pulling every lever that we can," the commissioner said, adding that some enforcement steps were being withheld from public detail for operational reasons.
County follow-up: Commissioners and staff asked residents to continue providing evidence to the sheriff's office and said the county will pursue both short-term responses and longer-term remedies within its legal authority. The board did not take formal legislative action at the meeting but told residents staff would continue coordination with law enforcement and code enforcement.
What’s next: Neighbors said another event was scheduled for April 4; the county encouraged continued reporting to the sheriff’s office and said it would provide updates as enforcement steps progress.
