What makes a good offroad track (in-door)
12-30-2009, 06:59 PM
#46
O-man ! drivers stand already to go !
Sure hope you can make it happen ...
Sure hope you can make it happen ...
12-30-2009, 10:58 PM
#47
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12-31-2009, 12:03 AM
#48
I read through this whole thing and was amazed that no other rednecks mentioned beer or strippers.
PRCR is 60' long by 42' deep, at that length anything larger than a 1/10 scale is useless, be sure you know your customer base. The largest group of racers or people practicing currently is Short Course, with your building and track size this will be fine. Pit area could be a concern, we had 74 entries at PRCR last Saturday and it was crowded, I would estimate their pit table length to be 150' of table, I wouldn't suggest any less than that.
I don't know if I would follow this advice, I've talked to a few track/shop owners and they all have said if it wasn't for the shop, the track wouldn't support the area it requires.
Oh, $$$$$MONEY$$$$$, someone mentioned 6 months of operating capital, good advice, and opening at the end of summer was good as well, indoor tracks struggle in the summer.
Sounds like you found a gem of a building at decent cost and location, best of luck and hope to check it out some day.
My thought is the track would be 50 ft wide and 60-70 ft long
wouldn't worry about setting up a hobby shop...
Oh, $$$$$MONEY$$$$$, someone mentioned 6 months of operating capital, good advice, and opening at the end of summer was good as well, indoor tracks struggle in the summer.
Sounds like you found a gem of a building at decent cost and location, best of luck and hope to check it out some day.
12-31-2009, 01:23 AM
#49
I read through this whole thing and was amazed that no other rednecks mentioned beer or strippers.
PRCR is 60' long by 42' deep, at that length anything larger than a 1/10 scale is useless, be sure you know your customer base. The largest group of racers or people practicing currently is Short Course, with your building and track size this will be fine. Pit area could be a concern, we had 74 entries at PRCR last Saturday and it was crowded, I would estimate their pit table length to be 150' of table, I wouldn't suggest any less than that.
I don't know if I would follow this advice, I've talked to a few track/shop owners and they all have said if it wasn't for the shop, the track wouldn't support the area it requires.
Oh, $$$$$MONEY$$$$$, someone mentioned 6 months of operating capital, good advice, and opening at the end of summer was good as well, indoor tracks struggle in the summer.
Sounds like you found a gem of a building at decent cost and location, best of luck and hope to check it out some day.
PRCR is 60' long by 42' deep, at that length anything larger than a 1/10 scale is useless, be sure you know your customer base. The largest group of racers or people practicing currently is Short Course, with your building and track size this will be fine. Pit area could be a concern, we had 74 entries at PRCR last Saturday and it was crowded, I would estimate their pit table length to be 150' of table, I wouldn't suggest any less than that.
I don't know if I would follow this advice, I've talked to a few track/shop owners and they all have said if it wasn't for the shop, the track wouldn't support the area it requires.
Oh, $$$$$MONEY$$$$$, someone mentioned 6 months of operating capital, good advice, and opening at the end of summer was good as well, indoor tracks struggle in the summer.
Sounds like you found a gem of a building at decent cost and location, best of luck and hope to check it out some day.
12-31-2009, 02:30 AM
#50
i second that motion. we need a track somewhere inbetween mikes (bellingham) and trcr (tacoma). for alot of us its a 60+ mile drive to go race. sure for the peninsula its a good thing. and yes do your research. scotts (trcr) is a well setup facility. so is mikes in bellingham. us seattle area guys kind got hosed when peelit closed.
I have talked to quite a few people at TRCR and their #1 thing was HEAT lol, yea it's winter and it does get kinda cold in there. Another thing was have a season type pass (like they do at the ski areas) pay a 6 month fee and you can race as much as you want. Another thing was VIP tables (yea I know) since it gets so packed. Lockers was another thing and I have even juggled the idea of having a espresso cart & bikini girls for turn marshals he he. Having TV's mounted up would also be nice, watching a game while packs charge and having a place for the kids to go, maybe a game room. In a perfect world all this would be nice but really all you need is some dirt, a roof over the heads and parts for the drivers. TRCR is trashed on, but it doesn't keep anyone away, even when the roof leaked and there was a threat of it collapsing it was always packed on Friday nights, no one cared.
Anyways, hope this helps and the guys from the Seattle area keep your fingers crossed if I can make it happen I will.
12-31-2009, 09:06 AM
#51
Trcr lost its heater to the roof collapse, heat has never been a issue other wise ..
The original Trcr had locker's ...
But just after the first weeks open the store was broken into and all the lockers were emptied of their gear by the thieves...
Locker's will just become a liability on your part.
Just a warning for you to consider....
The original Trcr had locker's ...
But just after the first weeks open the store was broken into and all the lockers were emptied of their gear by the thieves...
Locker's will just become a liability on your part.
Just a warning for you to consider....
12-31-2009, 09:33 AM
#53
must be fun keeping the dust off that asphalt. wheres that at?
12-31-2009, 09:44 AM
#54
12-31-2009, 09:48 AM
#55
thats a sweet track. nice setup.
12-31-2009, 10:09 AM
#56
12-31-2009, 10:28 AM
#57
that place is perfect what your trying to do..
just have the money to back up a few months rent to build your customer base. also you will have to consider a schedule that does not conflict with t.r.c.r I bet saturday electric racing might have some great turn outs
good luck with this, i think this could be a great facility with the clean up and time put into it..
just have the money to back up a few months rent to build your customer base. also you will have to consider a schedule that does not conflict with t.r.c.r I bet saturday electric racing might have some great turn outs
good luck with this, i think this could be a great facility with the clean up and time put into it..
12-31-2009, 12:16 PM
#59
Trcr lost its heater to the roof collapse, heat has never been a issue other wise ..
The original Trcr had locker's ...
But just after the first weeks open the store was broken into and all the lockers were emptied of their gear by the thieves...
Locker's will just become a liability on your part.
Just a warning for you to consider....
The original Trcr had locker's ...
But just after the first weeks open the store was broken into and all the lockers were emptied of their gear by the thieves...
Locker's will just become a liability on your part.
Just a warning for you to consider....
And having a shop in Sodo I would consider a few 160lb brindle rottweilers and keep them very hungry.
12-31-2009, 12:54 PM
#60
Really Close
Here are a few more shots
I go to City of Bremerton on Monday with for a permit and if all goes well will sign the lease and get keys by Friday. The space is so big I can not get the whole track in the photo. We will have a hobby shop in the frint and the track in the back.
I don't want to pull from TRCR, I just want to add to the sport. I am in business already and we all get along. I really like Scott and me we all like going to TRCR. If it all works out it will just be another place to go.
Store front is 1200sq ft
Above store front is a lounge space the is 1200 sq ft for birthday or track rental party or just a place to hang when your not racing.
The carpet tubes make a 60x52 ft space. There is room for 190ft of bench space with 6 feet between tables.
We are going to rent Slash and SC10 trucks by the hour and rent the track for parties . I want to have a great race track and make it racer and family freindly.
I go to City of Bremerton on Monday with for a permit and if all goes well will sign the lease and get keys by Friday. The space is so big I can not get the whole track in the photo. We will have a hobby shop in the frint and the track in the back.
I don't want to pull from TRCR, I just want to add to the sport. I am in business already and we all get along. I really like Scott and me we all like going to TRCR. If it all works out it will just be another place to go.
Store front is 1200sq ft
Above store front is a lounge space the is 1200 sq ft for birthday or track rental party or just a place to hang when your not racing.
The carpet tubes make a 60x52 ft space. There is room for 190ft of bench space with 6 feet between tables.
We are going to rent Slash and SC10 trucks by the hour and rent the track for parties . I want to have a great race track and make it racer and family freindly.