IMPORTANT TOLEDO EXPRESS AIRPORT INFORMATION

NWOR Membership,
It has always been an option for the Toledo Express Airport (TEA) to lease the ramp we use to an auto manufacturer for the storage of excess vehicles. We were informed of this at the time of our contract signing. Since then, we have been in contact with the Airport Director. An earlier communication from NWOR stated that TEA had started to exercise this option. At first TEA believed that all it would do was push us further East with a different entrance point and surface. As of today, the entire ramp is full from one end to the other. There is no space for an event. The timetable of this lease is not defined.
Due to this, we need to be prepared to adjust or cancel events at the TEA if the auto manufacturer occupancy continues to consume all available space at the site.
As of right now we are planning on moving the Driver's School and Event #2 to the Owens site.
The Team Challenge and Test 'n Tune are still being discussed.

Information regarding the SCCA Pro Solo and Championship Tour as communicated by the SCCA National Office:
“Registration for the June ProSolo is scheduled to open the first week in May. However, if by May 1st there is not enough space available to conduct a National Solo event, the ProSolo will be rescheduled for July 27-29 and the Toledo Champ Tour originally scheduled for July will be cancelled. We are investigating some alternate sites for a Champ Tour on June 15-17 if we have to reschedule the June ProSolo.
On June 12th just prior to the opening of registration, we will determine if enough space will be available to conduct the rescheduled ProSolo on July 27-29. If space will not be available, we will be forced to cancel the event, as we are currently unaware of any site alternatives in the GLDIV area for conducting a ProSolo event. Any suggestions for a site on this weekend would be welcomed.
If any of the above becomes necessary, we will refund entry fees as needed.
As many of you who are event organizers know, some venues have contract out clauses that allow the owner to cancel within some period of time prior to our scheduled events if another opportunity is available to them. This usually applies to sports stadiums or other locations that might host large concerts. It is rare for this to happen at an airport, but it unfortunately does happen from time to time.
We apologize for any inconveniences and will keep you informed as we learn more.
In summary, nothing has changed as of right now. This communication is to let you know that there is a good possibility that it could.
Key dates:
May 1: Decision on June 15-17 weekend will be made. If not available, the Toledo ProSolo will tentatively move to July 27-29 date.
June 12: Final decision on whether the ProSolo can be held July 27-29.”
In kind, we will keep NWOR updated as more information is provided by TEA. We will communicate any event cancellations or relocations at least one week prior to the event.
Sorry for the bad news.
Alex Jones & Andrew Blasiman
NWOR Solo Chairs