Reedy Race of Champions
03-22-2007, 03:56 PM
#61
Originally Posted by Rick Hohwart
That would be OK. But instead the sponsors the of this event should try and take the next step in R/C racing promotion. Rather than revert to another out of the way track, we should take this opportunity to showcase the best drivers in the world at a suitable venue in front of spectators other than friends and family of the racers.
correct me if im wrong... but wasnt one of the RROC of Thiland held in a Mall
03-22-2007, 03:59 PM
#63
South Coast Plaza Baby! Right up the street from my place 
03-22-2007, 04:01 PM
#64
Originally Posted by JasonC
correct me if im wrong... but wasnt one of the RROC of Thiland held in a Mall
I was thinking Irvine Spectrum parking lot as a possibility. They have held action sports and karting events there in the past.
03-22-2007, 04:05 PM
#67
Originally Posted by JasonC
lol need to get some cops to keep an eye on the pits,....... in that neck of the woods...lol Jk jk jk
03-22-2007, 04:11 PM
#69
Originally Posted by Advil
How about California Speedway during a NASCAR race? You could get a "Demo" group together of NASCAR racers and make press up the wazoo.
or even have a Race of this Caliber in conjunction with RCX .... or even something like the LA county Fair....
03-22-2007, 04:14 PM
#70
Everybody stop right there! Hold on!
These ideas are too good to follow through on!
I'm sure there's a patch of asphalt in the middle of a field somewhere where no one will ever bother us!
Let's run the race there!
We don't want the hobby to grow or anything
These ideas are too good to follow through on!
I'm sure there's a patch of asphalt in the middle of a field somewhere where no one will ever bother us!
Let's run the race there!
We don't want the hobby to grow or anything
03-22-2007, 04:25 PM
#73
Actually, there is a huge extra slab of quality asphalt at the largest mall in NC that is 1 mile from Lowe's Motor Speedway. The race could stay over memorial day weekend and have all the folks in town for the Coca Cola 600 in Charlotte right at our finger tips. Talk about MEGA exposure.
03-22-2007, 04:40 PM
#74
I agree with what Rick has been saying. He's been saying this for years at the Reedy sponsor meetings and I agree 100%.
I'm glad we were able to have the Tamiya Test Track for the past 13-14 years and having the Reedy Race there for the last 5 or 6 was a great honor. Our facility was built as a test track and we can fit allot of spectators there, but the one thing we don't have is natural walk through traffic. As nice of a upscale town the Tamiya track sits in it does not have the walkthrough traffic I personally think RC racing needs for continued growth. It is time to move big international races in front of more people.
HPI tried the Irvine Spectrum once. The only problem was the space they were given was too far away from the masses. However, I think with what they did it can be expanded upon with the right planning and support from all the manufactures. If they want.....
Now that I won't have a permanent test track to use for all the races we hold including TCS I'm going to use our new resources to develop a mobil track that can host big events. (And no I'm not talking about those cheesy parking lot set ups) If I plan this right it should be able to be put anywhere including a mall and it should have a great presentation. Something to think about for next year and something to keep me busy.
I like putting on big races together so not having a permanant track is just a bump in the road.....
I'm glad we were able to have the Tamiya Test Track for the past 13-14 years and having the Reedy Race there for the last 5 or 6 was a great honor. Our facility was built as a test track and we can fit allot of spectators there, but the one thing we don't have is natural walk through traffic. As nice of a upscale town the Tamiya track sits in it does not have the walkthrough traffic I personally think RC racing needs for continued growth. It is time to move big international races in front of more people.
HPI tried the Irvine Spectrum once. The only problem was the space they were given was too far away from the masses. However, I think with what they did it can be expanded upon with the right planning and support from all the manufactures. If they want.....
Now that I won't have a permanent test track to use for all the races we hold including TCS I'm going to use our new resources to develop a mobil track that can host big events. (And no I'm not talking about those cheesy parking lot set ups) If I plan this right it should be able to be put anywhere including a mall and it should have a great presentation. Something to think about for next year and something to keep me busy.
I like putting on big races together so not having a permanant track is just a bump in the road.....
03-22-2007, 04:51 PM
#75
looking forward to this race....how much is the entry