Victory Lane: Subdivision for Race Fans

I hate subdivisions. Grew up in ‘em in my teen years. Just aren’t my scene. Not enough character.

But if I were going to move into one—and god forbid a faux “luxury” one—it would be “Victory Lane,” the under-development community being built in the hills of Georgia. At Victory Lane’s heart: a 4.5-mile race track, including a mile-long straight that doubles as an airstrip.

Watching the promotional video is creepy, of course, not only because Le Mons winner Phil Hill looks like he’s on his last legs, but because of the thumping, action movie soundtrack, showing armed guards and a surely statistically disproportionate amount of white folk for the Georgia hills. But I love the idea of suburbs being built around hobbies that aren’t golf. (Although Victory Lane has a golf course, too, naturally.)

Lots start at $665k. If you build a house there, be sure to invite me. I’ll bring the beer—you bring the Veyron.

Victory Lane home [UnlimitedSpeed.net via John Chow]