Did I already mention, the news that the first 1+ miles is paved?
(I don't want to get one of those "WTLW" spanks.)
It's a good first step, and NASA is scheduled to hold 2 driving event weekends there, July 19-20, and Aug 9-10 (both are also autox weekends,

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http://www.nasaproracing.com/norcal/...03Calendar.htm