sounds like you are doing some great work on this Cora and Erik
What can i do to help? i should be able to pull some volunteers from friends and family, and probably 20 spectators or more from the buffalo crew
some random thoughts:
Is the goal here to run an event with admissions, or get sponsors / racer entry costs to have a "free" event?
should we approach a Ford dealership or the like for sponsor event title sponsor ship ect?
start finish: tracker system? most racers will have the line mt tracker by that time? possible use?
timing question- seems like a "setup day" is required, does the cost of date rental include that? or how does that work like Friday day before?
Meet for beers this week some time to chat?
Thanks Mike.
We are really motivated to see this exciting new series and this event become a success.
A race like this is so much more obtainable for the average person.
Makes it easy to promote.
Many hands make light work so definetly let's talk with as many guys and girls as we can.
I think this is a great opportunity for FLX 4X4 to potentially increase membership and marketability also. Win win for future events of all kinds.
IMO I'd say the goal of this event is to help promote this new racing series, made possible by "these local companies". Not to mention create excitement amongst the spectators and racers. I'm not sure how Decker and Miller Crew feel about it, But the easier we make it for spectators to attend these first few events, the more potential there is for increased attendance at future events. Keep the inital entry cost low, at least for the fans.
Things I've been brainstorming...
Combine with Truck / 4×4 show and shine
Combine with charitable organization to gain interest.
Bounce houses for kids?
Tractor rides?
Ford Truck Test drive / Display
Ranger, F150-Ecoboost, Raptor, Superduty, Etc.
If there is a local ford dealer let's offer to get them involved first. If not, I can discuss with Kitty and Howard.
Time trackers are a great idea. If we can get them available to everyone. I'd say at this first batavia event the tracking will most likely be overseen by race officials. Its a short course. You can see everything. Virginia looks to be a long track and maybe not completly visible.
Another Decker question?
Set up day?
Like practice?
I'm assuming they will charge us the same per day price. Insurance etc.
I guess if the track is rented on a per day basis practice / setup could be all morning leading up the the race at the end of the day. Saturday
All in all its exciting to be apart of something like this from the beginning stages. We can help make it great.
Like cora said... Probably best to meet after we get back from Moab. Lots going on right now.
