EDIT: AFTER VOTING ON THE POLE, PLEASE GO TO POST #66 and enter your name and zip code on the map link.
Economics may end up deciding, but I want to get feedback anyway from the group.
Based on how much interest there is, could change the venue. Right now I believe Bowling Green is the most logical choice, and both the Texas and east coast guys would have to drive about the same.
However, if it turns out that the NE is not interested, then we could move to any number of tracks in eastern Texas that would also be good for anyone from the mid west and the south, including georgia and florida.
On the other hand, if little response from Texas, a track closer to the east coast could be selected, like Bristol, TN---or a little further north, like Muncie, Indiana.
You can pick other, name the track, and WHY---good facilities? Good hotels restraurants nearby? Don't mention another track because its 30 minutes from your house.
Timing will probably be next fall. That is plenty of time for everyone. I think next spring is too soon, and the summer is hot + you have PSCA, WCHRA, NMRA, etc running events.
And lastly If you don't intend on going if you have to drive more then a couple hours, do not vote on the pole
To put it bluntly, the opinions that matter to me are the people who truly want to go and participate. I don't want to hear from people who might go if the stars align a certain way and if the dog isn't sick and only if the lawn is mowed.
I have a backup plan if there is not enough interest, but for now I would rather keep is an S197 event. I plan on reserving the day on the selected track myself, so the event is in stone, then we can talk about entry fee, payouts, and how to collect later. If this gets off the ground we also need to talk about classes. But, like I said, that is further down the road.
UPDATE 11/12/2011:
Ok, here is what I am thinking-----
1) Competition entry fee for the 5 classes
2) reduced entry fee for people who just want to TNT
3) have lane also for grudge matchups
4) reduced entry fee for the car show participants
The competition entries will cost more because of a few items I was thinking about in addition to trophies and $$ for 1st-4th
Anyone who looses in competition can continue racing in TNT or grudge.
There will be a seperate area in the pits for the car show. If this turns into a forum war type event, each forum will have their own parking area.
Also, people who are voting "OTHER", make sure you post up your other track suggestion.
Economics may end up deciding, but I want to get feedback anyway from the group.
Based on how much interest there is, could change the venue. Right now I believe Bowling Green is the most logical choice, and both the Texas and east coast guys would have to drive about the same.
However, if it turns out that the NE is not interested, then we could move to any number of tracks in eastern Texas that would also be good for anyone from the mid west and the south, including georgia and florida.
On the other hand, if little response from Texas, a track closer to the east coast could be selected, like Bristol, TN---or a little further north, like Muncie, Indiana.
You can pick other, name the track, and WHY---good facilities? Good hotels restraurants nearby? Don't mention another track because its 30 minutes from your house.
Timing will probably be next fall. That is plenty of time for everyone. I think next spring is too soon, and the summer is hot + you have PSCA, WCHRA, NMRA, etc running events.
And lastly If you don't intend on going if you have to drive more then a couple hours, do not vote on the pole
To put it bluntly, the opinions that matter to me are the people who truly want to go and participate. I don't want to hear from people who might go if the stars align a certain way and if the dog isn't sick and only if the lawn is mowed.
I have a backup plan if there is not enough interest, but for now I would rather keep is an S197 event. I plan on reserving the day on the selected track myself, so the event is in stone, then we can talk about entry fee, payouts, and how to collect later. If this gets off the ground we also need to talk about classes. But, like I said, that is further down the road.
UPDATE 11/12/2011:
Ok, here is what I am thinking-----
1) Competition entry fee for the 5 classes
2) reduced entry fee for people who just want to TNT
3) have lane also for grudge matchups
4) reduced entry fee for the car show participants
The competition entries will cost more because of a few items I was thinking about in addition to trophies and $$ for 1st-4th
Anyone who looses in competition can continue racing in TNT or grudge.
There will be a seperate area in the pits for the car show. If this turns into a forum war type event, each forum will have their own parking area.
Also, people who are voting "OTHER", make sure you post up your other track suggestion.
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