Comments on: A Howard County dad quietly built a Go Kart track for his son. Then the neighbors found out.

By: George

George — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:35:04 +0000

His money spent on private land for private use and it’s not hurting anyone. Mind your own business neighbors! If you care so much – next time buy out the land around you and do with it what you wish.

By: Dennis Matt

Dennis Matt — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 23:38:43 +0000

I personally think they will only use quiet electric carts and it is his property its not like his son will be on it 24/7 let it go or give time and date restrictions

By: Gloria

Gloria — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 13:09:40 +0000

Dad is a roofer and didn’t think about ensuring permits were in place?

By: Robert Eagle

Robert Eagle — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:42:56 +0000

Ah, rich people problems…

By: Jamathan Hainsaman

Jamathan Hainsaman — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:04:25 +0000

Howard County Citizens Association doesn’t value private property right. Probably a bunch a childless communist cat lady busybody Karens who hate their lives because their husbands left them for younger women years ago.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 16:01:06 +0000

I don’t see what the problem is. If this guy built a go kart track for his son entirely on the property of their family home, it shouldn’t be an issue. Plus, the go karts his son will use won’t require any gas or fuel whatsoever. As far as I’m concerned it doesn’t seem like this man broke any laws. He just wanted his son to have fun.

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 04:36:39 +0000

I wish a shooting range could be built in my backyard since my son is a great long gun shooter at only 18 years old but that would disrupt my neighborhood peace and wild life. There are rules and regulations we all have to follow and abide no matter how much wealthy we might be. There are shooting ranges and race track near by for a reason.

By: Bethany S

Bethany S — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:19:59 +0000

These people knew exactly what they were doing when they skirted getting permits, and are now playing the victims, and that was obvious at the community meeting a few weeks back. Letting this slide would set the precedent that this type of behavior is fine. Write to your local elected officials and demand that the county put this to and end and make an example of these people to show that this is in fact not ok. Who knows, the next illegal monstrosity might be in YOUR backyard.

By: Go Cart In

Go Cart In — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:45:52 +0000

Looks like a driveway to me.

By: Beth Turmy

Beth Turmy — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:42:45 +0000

This guy owns a construction business and claims he didn’t know he needed a permit for a racetrack in a residential area? There is no way this should be allowed. Allowing this would tell people all over the county that they can break the law with little repercussions. A quick Google search shows this guy’s baby mama has an IRS lien on the house. and he’s been in court repeatedly. Seems like they should be focusing on following the law rather than breaking it. I hope the county makes an example out of this lot. Wasn’t Howard County’s logo “Choose Civility?” This guy doesn’t care about anyone but himself. I doubt this is even for his son, probably an attempt at a get rich fast scheme. Tear. It. Out.

By: Donald Haskin

Donald Haskin — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:42:32 +0000

It is the owner’s private property. He owns 11 acres. Let him use it as he sees fit. If they make him tear it up, replace it with several head of cattle, or even better donkeys. See how the neighbors like that!

By: RAYVON JR THORNTON

RAYVON JR THORNTON — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:51:11 +0000

In reply to Katherine Willson. Excuse me but why are you so worried about what someone else is doing on there land did u pay for it? Then mind you're own business keep you're nose outta other peoples business he is simply trying to help his son fulfill his dreams more parents should Take note

By: Davy Jones

Davy Jones — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:55:02 +0000

I had an auto-racing career and it all started when my Father paved a go-kart track using part of our driveway. I credit my success to my Father for starting me when I was eight years old. If not driving our go-karts we were riding dirt bikes, working fields driving tractors, etc. hopefully they sort it out🏎️🏎️🏎️

By: Chill4asec

Chill4asec — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:37:48 +0000

This is terrible. An outrage. It’s un-American and I’ll be damned if I let allthis type behavior go unchecked. I propose the following:
1. Two weekends a month, a food truck must be available on the property.
2. On those weekends, similarly aged children and their guardians shall be in attendance to further inspect the track. The children particularly must be outfitted in the proper safety apparel, and given the proper equipment to traverse said track.
3. Parents or guardians will require the proper seating to oversee their children’s progress along said track, and must also be provided occasional sustenance and hydration.
4. Finally- the child that finishes their inspection the quickest gets a prize.

That’s the punishment they deserve.

By: Steven Curtis

Steven Curtis — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:52:04 +0000

The track takes up 2 acres. It is commercial in size and there will be a real temptation to use it as such. Any agreed to restrictions will be inevitably violated.