Large Parking Lot track?
01-05-2009, 02:34 PM
#1
Large Parking Lot track?
I remember back in the day they used to race at Indian Trail. My father used to take me to watch them race. It was so damn cool! Anyways, I know they dont race there anymore but what about other deserted parking lots? There is a Home Depot off Sydney Marcus that is deserted that could make a few tracks.
What would be needed to make a track there other than throwing up some cones? Would anyone else be interested in trying to get some races there? The reason I made this thread is b/c I am more based in Atlanta and a lot of tracks are 1hr + away from me.
-Ant.
What would be needed to make a track there other than throwing up some cones? Would anyone else be interested in trying to get some races there? The reason I made this thread is b/c I am more based in Atlanta and a lot of tracks are 1hr + away from me.
-Ant.
01-05-2009, 02:46 PM
#2
I remember back in the day they used to race at Indian Trail. My father used to take me to watch them race. It was so damn cool! Anyways, I know they dont race there anymore but what about other deserted parking lots? There is a Home Depot off Sydney Marcus that is deserted that could make a few tracks.
What would be needed to make a track there other than throwing up some cones? Would anyone else be interested in trying to get some races there? The reason I made this thread is b/c I am more based in Atlanta and a lot of tracks are 1hr + away from me.
-Ant.
What would be needed to make a track there other than throwing up some cones? Would anyone else be interested in trying to get some races there? The reason I made this thread is b/c I am more based in Atlanta and a lot of tracks are 1hr + away from me.
-Ant.
I would still like to see this happen at Hobby Town or where ever we could do it. The key thing is SAFETY. These cars have run-away for various reasons and spectators can be hurt. That is why when we raced at Indian Trail we built a ROAR approved track and had SITE INSURANCE and all the racers were ROAR members. A 1/8 car cutting through spectators at 70mph is not something that you want to see happen.
We have all the materials to build a parking lot track. When Sugarbowl finally ceases to exist we will have to go the parking lot route. I would LOVE to try this in 2009 so if anyone has any ideas about where we may be able to do a parking lot race let me know.
Lee
01-05-2009, 05:15 PM
#3
I have asked the guys at the HobbyTown in Kennesaw, and they said they would love to, but were unable to, due to insurance purposes.
01-05-2009, 05:29 PM
#4
you can race at nexus for carpet
01-05-2009, 07:24 PM
#7
Carpet is seasonal....unless they A/C the building it'll be an oven in the hot months!
01-05-2009, 07:29 PM
#8
01-06-2009, 03:19 AM
#10
Lee- I would love to have an on road at barett. Would love to help too! Only other place is Sydney marcus' home depot. You can have about 3 maybe 4 large tracks. I'll take pics tomorrow.
-Ant.
01-06-2009, 05:32 AM
#11
In 2008 we were giving the OK to run in the parking lot of Hobby Town Barrett Parkway in Kenesaw. I think it would have been great because we would have been racing in front of spectators (just like in the Indian Trail days). It was our hope that this would have caused our group to grow due to spectators purchasing cars and coming out to race with us.
I would still like to see this happen at Hobby Town or where ever we could do it. The key thing is SAFETY. These cars have run-away for various reasons and spectators can be hurt. That is why when we raced at Indian Trail we built a ROAR approved track and had SITE INSURANCE and all the racers were ROAR members. A 1/8 car cutting through spectators at 70mph is not something that you want to see happen.
We have all the materials to build a parking lot track. When Sugarbowl finally ceases to exist we will have to go the parking lot route. I would LOVE to try this in 2009 so if anyone has any ideas about where we may be able to do a parking lot race let me know.
Lee
I would still like to see this happen at Hobby Town or where ever we could do it. The key thing is SAFETY. These cars have run-away for various reasons and spectators can be hurt. That is why when we raced at Indian Trail we built a ROAR approved track and had SITE INSURANCE and all the racers were ROAR members. A 1/8 car cutting through spectators at 70mph is not something that you want to see happen.
We have all the materials to build a parking lot track. When Sugarbowl finally ceases to exist we will have to go the parking lot route. I would LOVE to try this in 2009 so if anyone has any ideas about where we may be able to do a parking lot race let me know.
Lee
I am sure we would need to be ROAR members just like we do to race at Nexus. Well worth the $30 per year. Trust me. I have used the insurance.
01-06-2009, 05:42 AM
#12
On road is more expensive, and more challenging than off road. Off roaders can bash anywhere, and it is easy to learn. On road racers need a smooth clean surface, and the cars are not durable like off road.
Directly after the terror attacks of 9/11 the Sugarbowl on road crowd dropped from about 40 people at the club races to a max of 10.
In 2009 I am seeing a sharp decline in all on road racing around the USA. At some of the big on road races the attendance in 1/2 of what it was a couple of years ago, if that!
I guess the answer to your question is..........Money.
01-06-2009, 06:00 AM
#13
I spoke with the owner of Hobbytown USA in Kennesaw the other day. He is dying for us to use his parking lot to race in. He said everything with the landlord is taken care of.
I am sure we would need to be ROAR members just like we do to race at Nexus. Well worth the $30 per year. Trust me. I have used the insurance.
I am sure we would need to be ROAR members just like we do to race at Nexus. Well worth the $30 per year. Trust me. I have used the insurance.
01-06-2009, 06:26 AM
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