In a recent government meeting, community members expressed strong opposition to the proposed Yaurie Motorsports project, citing concerns over noise, environmental impact, and a perceived lack of transparency from the developers. Residents voiced their frustrations, highlighting that none of the planning board members live within a close proximity to the proposed site, with the nearest being approximately nine miles away. This distance raised questions about the board's understanding of local concerns.

One resident, Berry Lemons, passionately criticized the developers for not engaging with the community prior to the proposal, stating that he felt unwelcome at a previous meeting. He expressed skepticism about claims that the racetrack would produce minimal noise, comparing it to the sound of a lawnmower and asserting that the community had not been adequately informed about the project.

Supporters of the project, including David Hensley, argued that it would bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and increased tax revenue for the county. Hensley emphasized that the project would not contribute to overcrowding in schools or increase the local population, framing it as a beneficial development that would preserve the land from becoming a truck stop or industrial park.

However, opposition continued to mount, with residents like Julie Wrench voicing concerns that the project would disrupt their way of life and heritage. Wrench criticized the developers for what she described as deceptive practices and a lack of consideration for local values, urging the board to reject the proposal.

As the meeting concluded, it was clear that the community remains deeply divided over the potential impact of the Yaurie Motorsports project, with many residents demanding more transparency and engagement from both the developers and the planning board.