by Suzanne Buckley | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Where Did the $500 Million Claim Come From? What the Public Needs to Know About ECMC’s Economic Promise The developers of the Emerald Coast Motor Club (ECMC) have publicly promoted a figure of $500 million in economic benefit to Walton County. News reports indicated... by Suzanne Buckley | Aug 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
EPA Study Warns: Racetrack Tire Pollution Could Threaten Choctawhatchee Bay The proposed Emerald Coast Motor Club (ECMC) in Walton County is being promoted as a private luxury racetrack club featuring a 3.5-mile FIA-grade track, a professional karting circuit, a skid... by Suzanne Buckley | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
P1 Motor Club vs. Emerald Coast Motor Club: Why Location Matters When comparing Florida private racetrack clubs, two stand out: the soon-to-be-opened P1 Motor Club Florida and the proposed Emerald Coast Motor Club in DeFuniak Springs. Both are part of the prestigious... by Suzanne Buckley | Aug 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Comparing Developer Projections with Documented Outcomes at Private Racetrack Clubs Developers of the proposed Tilke-designed Emerald Coast Motor Club (ECMC) in DeFuniak Springs have promoted the project with projections of job creation, community-friendly noise... by Suzanne Buckley | Aug 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why the Emerald Coast Motor Club Could Face an Uphill Battle in Northwest Florida Private racetrack clubs have become a luxury trend across the country, offering wealthy car enthusiasts a playground for high-speed fun, upscale villas, and trackside garage condos. The...