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Jim, Brad, Stacey, Curt….
Has there been any thought given to awards other than trophys. Maybe track time, fuel vouchers, oil ect. Now granted, I have no idea what the cost of trophys are, and I’m not trying to tell anyone how to run there buisness, this is just an idea. 💡
OK, start the flaming 😛
MikeyMikey:
No flaming, just facts…
A few months back I signed on as the “Marketing Director” for the CSC. In real-terms this means I’ve been working behind the scenes w/ the Track Owners (also known as the CSC Board of Directors), Curt & Angie to help the CSC Grow in terms of Stature and Numbers as we grow both our sport and the level of competition within the sport. The “prizes” to which you refer are, like trophies or any other prize for that matter, a factor of cost. Cost not just to the Track Owners but also to the CSC which is its own Financial Entity and ultimately to us, the racers. Any additional ‘prizes’ beyond trophies would come from some financial pocket and, you guessed it…that financial pocket belongs to us, again, the racers. Couple of things to consider…
A) Weakening dollar and most chassis (excellent Shockwave chassis’ not withstanding) coming out of Europe = Cost of Karting going up.
B) $100/barrel for oil = Cost of karting going up.
C) Etc…you get it w/out me berating the point.I have asked more than once on the karter for people to come forward and give me names of people potentially interested in sponsoring our organization. The results have been lackluster save for a few dedicated people who immediately ‘answered the call’…you know who you are and I thank you.
However, to answer your question in short form now that I’ve jumped off the soap box.
Yes, our Track Owners have thought about prizes, etc…this is where I come in…if you keep your eyes on the news section I will be making some announcements in the next few weeks regarding deals which are already done and several still ‘in the works’. I have already secured some sponsors for us this year and have several meetings scheduled in the upcoming weeks for more! The Track Owners are committed to ‘giving back’ to the racers and you will see that this year. Our ‘silly season’ sponsorship efforts will mean rewards & prizes on the podium and beyond. Curt’s efforts along w/ the Track Owners will result in a better race-day experience for all. Be patient, you will see results very soon…we’re still ironing out the details!
See you at the Races…
Troy, Thanks for the quick reponse. I’m aware that you and others are working on aquiring additional support and sponsors which is great and thanks for all the effort, but my angle was not to add additional cost to the track owners or the CSC but to cut out those trophys and give track time or other stuff that may cost less.
Flaming????? Just making fun of myself and my ideas (I’m ready with my Nomex suit)
P.S. We have trophys for sale, all sizes… 😀
Mikey
Mikey,
I believe Jim at The Track did some of this last year. I has been expounded before and I think a great idea. The kids like the trophies but adults may like the coupons to be redeemed thing.
As some one who’s doing this racing out of his own pocket I would miss the trophy’s, but would appericate the cupons much more.
Coupons are good. Jim was giving medals at one time in his club series at “The Track”. They were really cool. Good quality and something different than trophies. The kids liked them, the big kids too!!
Eddy
Greg,
Go back and figure out how much each of those trophy’s cost your family, you’ll choke! I try to keep that bit of info hidden from the wifey.
Rick
I’m in favor of trophies. Getting coupons or money is nice, but I tend to use those immediately then forget about them. And for the most part they weren’t valuable enough to really make much of a dent in my expenses. On the other hand, if I look at some of my old trophies (many dating back to the ’70s), they bring back all the good memories of those races. Of course, if the coupons added up to thousands of dollars, it would probably be another story.
Charles
Maybe you’ll slaughter the ever growing Spec Moto Heavy field this year and run out of room too.
Just for kicks. What did each of those trophys cost you Charles?
My Dad used to drag race Nitro cars for trophys back in the day.
The eagles and cups are cool. The trophys that are taller than Roman seem kind of cheesy and hard to display / store. And Very fragile with the plastic top so easy to snap off.
Rick
by Kart45 on Thu 02 28, 2008 2:51 pm
OK, start the flaming
MikeyMikey,
You sure seem quick to get this flaming thing going! That’s another forum all together! :dance:
Rick,
I don’t want to even add up the costs of the trophies – too scary 😯 I doubt I will ever get rid of any of them because I know how much effort, time, and money went into getting each one. And like I said, I like the memories associated with each one – the excitement of the races, the friends who were with me.
Charles
Charles,
Heck your pockets are deep you can buy your own trophies.
Actually last year I bartered mine away. I keep the name plaque off of each and have them all on wood plaques. Just too many to store from 10 yrs racing. Of course I kept the year end ones.
thanks
rich
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