The Hyper Club eastern Collier County motorsports project has officially entered the public review phase, proposing a transformation of a historic 542-acre automotive testing facility into Southwest Florida’s premiere private driving sanctuary. Filed under the Naples Racing Resort Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment, Naples entrepreneurs Bruce Bond and John DeAngelis are seeking municipal and federal approvals to convert the long-standing Florida Evaluation Center at 5301 34th Ave. SE—located near Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley) and Desoto Boulevard South—into a luxury automotive community.
Purchased in March 2024 by Naples Racing Resort LLC for $10 million, the site carries a rich 40-year automotive testing heritage. Originally developed in 1985 by Ford Motor Company, the secure proving ground was later operated by Harley-Davidson and Chrysler (Stellantis) to validate high-performance vehicles, including Dodge Viper and Hellcat prototypes. The proposed redevelopment seeks to preserve this automotive legacy while adding resort-style amenities, private vehicle storage, and exclusive residential opportunities near the Gulf coast corridor.
Apex-Designed Circuits and Luxury Member Amenities
The centerpiece of the Hyper Club eastern Collier County motorsports master plan features two interconnected performance circuits engineered by Apex Circuit Design—the world-renowned firm behind the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit. These new handling tracks will seamlessly integrate with the property’s legendary 2.1-mile straightaway, creating a combined 4.2-mile driving layout.
Beyond world-class asphalt, the proposed PUD amendment outlines an array of high-end lifestyle amenities:
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Up to 100 Residential Dwelling Units: Offering limited luxury living opportunities exclusively to club members.
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10 Lodging Casitas & 20 Transient Units: Designed to accommodate automotive manufacturers, testing engineers, and visiting guests.
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Auto Condominiums & Vehicle Storage: Providing up to 400 secure climate-controlled units for car collectors and track enthusiasts.
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Private Clubhouse & Wellness Hub: Complete with fine dining, resort-style swimming pools, pickleball courts, and fitness facilities.
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35,000-Square-Foot Public Safety Facility: Donating four acres to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office for K-9 training areas, an indoor shooting range, and an active law enforcement presence.
Balancing Environmental Concerns and Conservation Habitat
While developers emphasize that more than 70% of the 542-acre site will remain open space—preserving existing wetlands, lakes, native vegetation, and perimeter fencing—the project faces scrutiny from environmental groups.
The South Florida Wildlands Association submitted a formal petition to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bearing nearly 8,900 signatures, urging federal regulators to deny the project’s wetland impact permit. Environmental advocates argue that developing 142 acres of wetlands near the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge could disrupt critical panther corridors through increased noise, lighting, and traffic. Developers maintain that maintaining the existing automotive footprint and perimeter buffers respects the land’s history while minimizing off-site ecosystem impacts.
Regulatory Path and Regional Economic Alignment
The proposal must undergo rigorous concurrent reviews by the Collier County Planning Commission, the Board of County Commissioners, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. If approved, Hyper Club will join a growing collection of high-profile private lifestyle investments shaping Southwest Florida.
To see how this luxury motorsports proposal interacts with broader regional growth and real estate trends, explore our analysis of the Southwest Florida housing market FGCU report or review our breakdown of Collier County tourism performance. Furthermore, to track how buyer preferences are shifting across local luxury communities, read our guide on Naples HOA fees and homebuying decisions.
Hyper Club Master Project Snapshot
Regulatory Status: The project remains in the active review phase; municipal land-use hearings and federal environmental assessments will take place before any site construction permits are granted.
| Project Metric | Details & Specifications |
| Primary Project Identity | Hyper Club eastern Collier County motorsports |
| Site Location & Size | 542 Acres at 5301 34th Ave. SE, Naples, FL |
| Track Architecture | 2.1-Mile Existing Straightaway + 2 Apex-Designed Circuits (4.2 Miles Total) |
| Residential & Storage Scope | Up to 100 Residential Units, 20 Transient Units, 400 Auto Condos |
| Habitat Preservation | >70% Preserved as Open Space, Wetlands, and Natural Buffers |
For official project filings, environmental study updates, or land-use hearing schedules, interested residents can monitor details on the Collier County Growth Management Portal.
