By Yessenia Anderson

GRANTS PASS,Ore.--For years now the Josephine County Fairgrounds has struggled to stay afloat but fair officials said a new proposal could be the answer to their recovery.

A public meeting was held Saturday morning to discuss the launch of Motor Metal Madness, a motor sports series.

Business owners, neighbors to the fairgrounds and community leaders, all showed up for their chance to weigh in on the project.

More than fifty people came together Saturday morning to hear what the auto show will roll in.

"Tough trucks, demolition derby, truck slides, truck pulls and mudd bogging, in combination throughout the year," said Josephine County Fairgrounds manager, Wes Brown.

Brown said after surveying the community about their interests, this event series seemed to be the key to a revitalization of the grounds. Brown said the event could generate thousands of dollars.

"It could be anywhere from $80,000 to $140,000 depending on attendance and what the pricing structure is," said Brown.

Fair officials said the series will be composed of four or five events.

It's this diversity that some community members said they have been waiting for.

"I mean we are horse people but we think that the fairgrounds should be multi purpose use facility," said Grants Pass resident, Chris Usher.

But It's not only Grants Pass natives that are hoping on board with the project.

"We shop in Grants Pass, we are in Grants Pass all the time. That it would be wonderful to come Friday night or Saturday night for an event," said Wolf Creek resident, Karen Heckhaus.

While many took to the mic to declare their support, fairground officials had to ease concerns of noise levels.

"We had that valid concern when we came in but I think we feel much better now after I heard him," said Usher.

The fairgrounds are set to work with an ordinance officer to make sure each vehicle doesn't exceed noise restrictions and show times extend to reasonable hours.

Brown said their priorities are to consider their neighbors and that includes keeping the whole event a local project.

"Developing young talent here in Josephine County, putting people to work here in Josephine County, and helping out business here in Josephine County," said Brown.

"If you guys will give us a chance, give us a bit of a learning curve and I think we are going to create a signature event for grants pass," said Brown.

Fair officials expect to make a final decision on going forward with the events series within the next week and hope to have their debut of their first show by March 31st.