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... by Suzanne Buckley | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Unlock the Secrets of Sustainable Living Here's Where Things Stand with ECMC Learn More Written By Amy Meacham Here’s where things stand with the proposed Emerald Coast Motor Club (ECMC) racetrack development in Walton County—and why we need to stay alert. The...