Tamworth Motorsports Country Club “Will Not Significantly Impair” Wetlands

“We are very proud to have reached this significant milestone in our project’s development,” said CMI President and CEO Stephan Condodemetraky.   “This is the first major step in the permitting review and approval process, and we look forward to continuing to work proactively with NHDES, the Army Corp of Engineers, and local planners on the remaining necessary permits.  We thank NHDES for their rigorous and thorough review of our application, and we are pleased that our project has met all of the standards required to receive this permit.”

Additional findings from NHDES include:

• “…the applicant has modified the design to maximize upland buffer areas adjacent to the existing vernal pool to the greatest extent possible.”

• “DES communications with NH Fish & Game Department biologists confirm that there are no threatened or endangered species known to occur within the projected area.”

• “…significant impacts to wildlife movement patterns will not occur as a result of this project.”

• “…the applicant provided a detailed rare plant survey that concluded no exemplary natural communities occur in the project area, and that no rare or endangered species were observed.”

• “Overall, the application and supporting materials demonstrate that the project will not significantly impair the existing recreation based tourism.”

• “The application and supporting materials demonstrate that the project will not significantly impact the aesthetic interest of the public.”

• “The proposal incorporates emergency spill response plans and rescue services to ensure that public safety are not threatened by the project.”

• “The noise study submitted by the applicant concluded that ‘the project would have a relatively benign effect on the existing acoustic environment.”

Please see the attached pdf file for the complete wetland permit with all the comments from NHDES.  We recommend you save this file to your desktop before viewing the pdf file. 


A first-of-its-kind concept for New England, the Valley Motorsports Park development is located in wooded land on the north face of Mount Whittier off Route 25 in Tamworth, approximately two miles west of the intersection of Routes 25 and 16.  Described as a “ribbon through the woods,” the road course would be available for use by its members, much like a golf course country club.  The $28 million development includes a more than three-mile, 18-turn, European-style road course for drivers and motorcyclists to develop and practice their driving skills and attend performance and safety driving schools.  In addition, Valley Motorsports Park will feature a vehicle dynamics area for driver development, short and long-term garage buildings, locker room and shower facilities, vehicle maintenance facilities, and a professional driving school.  The Clubhouse will feature spectacular views of the White Mountains, function rooms, a pool, tennis courts, an automobile museum, additional locker rooms, a closed circuit media center, and an elegant restaurant.