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Stay Informed: Updates on Our Fight Against the DeFuniak Racetrack

Explore the latest developments and insights into our ongoing efforts to halt the construction of the DeFuniak Racetrack. Stay connected with our community’s actions and learn how you can contribute to protecting your North Walton County neighbors.

Latest News & Updates on DeFuniak Racetrack

What Private Racetrack Membership Costs

What Membership at a Private Racetrack Like This Typically Costs The proposed Private Racetrack in DeFuniak, known as Emerald Coast Motor Club, is modeled after ultra-private motorsports country clubs. To understand who these clubs are built for, it helps to examine...

Why Racetracks Are Not Built in Neighborhoods

Where Private Motorsports Clubs Are Usually Built — And Why That Matters When evaluating the proposed DeFuniak Racetrack, scale is important. But location may be even more important. Across the United States, large private motorsports clubs are typically built: In...

What Construction of a Private Racetrack Looks Like

What Construction of a 750-Acre Racetrack Actually Looks Like When evaluating the proposed DeFuniak Racetrack, also known as Emerald Coast Motor Club, one of the most important questions is simple: What does a private motorsports facility of this size actually look...

What Private Racetrack Membership Costs

What Membership at a Private Racetrack Like This Typically Costs The proposed Private Racetrack in DeFuniak, known as Emerald Coast Motor Club, is modeled after ultra-private motorsports country clubs. To understand who these clubs are built for, it helps to examine...

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What Private Racetrack Membership Costs

What Membership at a Private Racetrack Like This Typically Costs The proposed Private Racetrack in DeFuniak, known as Emerald Coast Motor Club, is modeled after ultra-private motorsports country clubs. To understand who these clubs are built for, it helps to examine...

read more

Why Racetracks Are Not Built in Neighborhoods

Where Private Motorsports Clubs Are Usually Built — And Why That Matters When evaluating the proposed DeFuniak Racetrack, scale is important. But location may be even more important. Across the United States, large private motorsports clubs are typically built: In...

read more

Community Voices

“The proposed racetrack threatens our peaceful way of life. We must stand together to protect our community.”

Kim F.

Local Resident

“Our environment is at risk. We need to preserve the natural beauty of Walton County for future generations.”

Todd B.

Environmental Advocate

“The racetrack will disrupt our community and cause serious traffic issues on 331. Let’s unite to stop it.”

Emily J.

Small Business Owner

Upcoming Events

WC Technical Review

TBA – First Step in Approval Process

Walton county pride, preservation and conservation.

YOUR CHANCE TO SPEAK OUT

Planning Commission Meeting

TBA – Second Step in Approval Process

Walton County pride, preservation and conservation.

YOUR CHANCE TO SPEAK OUT

Commission Meeting

TBA – Third Step in Approval Process (or Magistrate)

Walton County pride, preservation and conservation.

YOUR CHANCE TO SPEAK OUT

Magistrate's Hearing

TBA – Third Step in Approval Process (or Commission)

Walton County pride, preservation and conservation.

JUDICIAL PROCEEDING/COMMENTS TBD

A serene lake in the early morning fog in the Alaqua neighborhood of DeFuniak Springs where a private racetrack, ECMC, is proposed.

Take a Stand

The private DeFuniak Racetrack threatens to forever destroy the peace, wildlife, and way of life in Alaqua and Woodlawn. Add your voice to stop it today.