Mooresville Data Center Project Withdrawn After Community Backlash
A Denver-based company proposed a $30 billion data center on land owned by Dale Earnhardt’s widow in rural Mooresville, North Carolina, but the project has been withdrawn due to strong community opposition. The proposal faced backlash from residents concerned about water and electricity usage, and the area’s close-knit community feel. Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney confirmed the withdrawal, and an engineer representing the company confirmed the request for rezoning was withdrawn. The company, Tract, had pitched the project as a tax revenue boost but faced resistance from Dale Earnhardt’s eldest son, Kerry Earnhardt, who criticized the project on social media. The project was opposed by over 200 residents, including Kerry Earnhardt’s wife, René. The withdrawal follows similar rejections in other areas, such as Tucson, Arizona, where Amazon’s data center was rejected. Local residents remain vigilant against future data center projects.