********Southern Cali carpet track?? Who wants it???*******
11-28-2003, 07:46 AM
#16
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I would like to thank all that have posted so far. This is the kind of feed back we need to make our minds up. WE will be negotiation with the property managment of the complex soon. If we make a deal the track will come.
Best Regards
HOWARD
Best Regards
HOWARD
11-28-2003, 07:49 AM
#17
Are pancars Welcome?
I can talk with the other Pancar guys and try to build a class.
Maybe two times a month for starter. Then see how it goes.
I would give it a try.
Are you going to compete with SoCal for Saturday Nights?
I can talk with the other Pancar guys and try to build a class.
Maybe two times a month for starter. Then see how it goes.
I would give it a try.
Are you going to compete with SoCal for Saturday Nights?
11-28-2003, 07:51 AM
#18
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Thread Starter
Originally posted by thirdplace
Are pancars Welcome?
I can talk with the other Pancar guys and try to build a class.
Maybe two times a month for starter. Then see how it goes.
I would give it a try.
Are you going to compete with SoCal for Saturday Nights?
Are pancars Welcome?
I can talk with the other Pancar guys and try to build a class.
Maybe two times a month for starter. Then see how it goes.
I would give it a try.
Are you going to compete with SoCal for Saturday Nights?
11-28-2003, 07:54 AM
#19
Originally posted by howard hudson
Of course pan cars are a blast on carpet !!!!!!
Of course pan cars are a blast on carpet !!!!!!
Believe me I know. 
I will talk to my Pancar Friends
11-28-2003, 08:06 AM
#20
Hey, Graphitdust (Lee C.) Carpet + 12 scale = WOW!
LOTS OF FUN
Richard T
LOTS OF FUN
Richard T
11-28-2003, 08:09 AM
#21
Tech Fanatic
A carpet track? In Southern California? I could actually run my 12th scale cars on carpet, like there susposed to run on? Duh.....you bet I'm in!
Lee Caldwell
So Cal Raceway
New Carpet Track in the 909er
Lee Caldwell
So Cal Raceway
New Carpet Track in the 909er
11-28-2003, 08:10 AM
#22
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Good morning Thirdplace!!!! Have a good turkeyday?
11-28-2003, 08:47 AM
#23
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I would be there to race. Robert
11-28-2003, 09:13 AM
#24
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Wow! Thanks for all the feedback!
If we secure the site, the next step is to meet with the city folk and find out all the little details that we need to comply with.
This ofcourse can not be done over night but our goal is to have the doors open early 2004.
How cool would that be, Sedans on capet, 1/12 scale pan cars, maybe so oval action every month, and the list goes on.
Anyway, we will keep everyone up to date on our progress.
Peace...
John G.
If we secure the site, the next step is to meet with the city folk and find out all the little details that we need to comply with.
This ofcourse can not be done over night but our goal is to have the doors open early 2004.
How cool would that be, Sedans on capet, 1/12 scale pan cars, maybe so oval action every month, and the list goes on.
Anyway, we will keep everyone up to date on our progress.
Peace...
John G.
11-28-2003, 09:49 AM
#25
Has anyone considered the cost of keeping something like what you guys are talking about open?Here in the bay area we would be stupid to try an indoor permanent carpet track unless it had either a Full selection hobby store that does well and supports it or did something temporary where we could take it down and store it.Real estate cost way too much here,even more then socal areas. We have 2 carpet tracks here within an 1.5 hour distance and 1 is permanent and 1 in the temp type on a County fairgrounds in an exhibit building.The permanent track has a pretty big store and much more then R/c to support it.They also have an offroad track outside and they are still hurting for buisness.
The other track does well because they only run in the winter when most want to run on carpet,they have a good deal with the fairgrounds in that they only pay for the days they use the building and they are also accesible to racers from alot of different areas.Keeping a carpet track open all year round can be a dual edged sword.Too much of a good thing is still too much.
This is not to discourage you guys,just so you know what you are dealing with if you open a permanent indoor carpet facility.Remember,when the sun come back out and the weather is warm,most will be racing outdoors again.Maybe you can have an outdoor program at the same place too.Anyway,hope you can get it open soon.Nothing like carpet in the winter time!
The other track does well because they only run in the winter when most want to run on carpet,they have a good deal with the fairgrounds in that they only pay for the days they use the building and they are also accesible to racers from alot of different areas.Keeping a carpet track open all year round can be a dual edged sword.Too much of a good thing is still too much.
This is not to discourage you guys,just so you know what you are dealing with if you open a permanent indoor carpet facility.Remember,when the sun come back out and the weather is warm,most will be racing outdoors again.Maybe you can have an outdoor program at the same place too.Anyway,hope you can get it open soon.Nothing like carpet in the winter time!
11-28-2003, 10:10 AM
#26
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Thread Starter
Originally posted by racenut123
Has anyone considered the cost of keeping something like what you guys are talking about open?Here in the bay area we would be stupid to try an indoor permanent carpet track unless it had either a Full selection hobby store that does well and supports it or did something temporary where we could take it down and store it.Real estate cost way too much here,even more then socal areas. We have 2 carpet tracks here within an 1.5 hour distance and 1 is permanent and 1 in the temp type on a County fairgrounds in an exhibit building.The permanent track has a pretty big store and much more then R/c to support it.They also have an offroad track outside and they are still hurting for buisness.
The other track does well because they only run in the winter when most want to run on carpet,they have a good deal with the fairgrounds in that they only pay for the days they use the building and they are also accesible to racers from alot of different areas.Keeping a carpet track open all year round can be a dual edged sword.Too much of a good thing is still too much.
This is not to discourage you guys,just so you know what you are dealing with if you open a permanent indoor carpet facility.Remember,when the sun come back out and the weather is warm,most will be racing outdoors again.Maybe you can have an outdoor program at the same place too.Anyway,hope you can get it open soon.Nothing like carpet in the winter time!
Has anyone considered the cost of keeping something like what you guys are talking about open?Here in the bay area we would be stupid to try an indoor permanent carpet track unless it had either a Full selection hobby store that does well and supports it or did something temporary where we could take it down and store it.Real estate cost way too much here,even more then socal areas. We have 2 carpet tracks here within an 1.5 hour distance and 1 is permanent and 1 in the temp type on a County fairgrounds in an exhibit building.The permanent track has a pretty big store and much more then R/c to support it.They also have an offroad track outside and they are still hurting for buisness.
The other track does well because they only run in the winter when most want to run on carpet,they have a good deal with the fairgrounds in that they only pay for the days they use the building and they are also accesible to racers from alot of different areas.Keeping a carpet track open all year round can be a dual edged sword.Too much of a good thing is still too much.
This is not to discourage you guys,just so you know what you are dealing with if you open a permanent indoor carpet facility.Remember,when the sun come back out and the weather is warm,most will be racing outdoors again.Maybe you can have an outdoor program at the same place too.Anyway,hope you can get it open soon.Nothing like carpet in the winter time!
Also there is a large parking lot so out doors is not a problem either. The planning of this is still in its infantcy but is growing as time passes by.
