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:loony: See, thats why it took me 2 tries to even post.
Yes, that other Wednesday. The one that falls on that one before Thursday.February 15th!!!!
Thanks Don. 😆 😆
Rich,
Right now it looks like it will be me and whoever I can get to help.
If it is made a CSC points race then it would be no different than how we run a race at any of the other tracks in the series.
Or, like Steamboat.Rusty
Jim,
What is you don’t like about how this is evolving?
The city is providing the space and we provide the race.It is no different than Steamboat when it comes to putting on the race.
We design a course, bring in scoring and timing, provide the course workers and run a race.The city is willing to provide many of the things we would normally have to provide out of pocket ourselves.
Would be nice to have access to the barriers :sun: but tracks are laid out every weekend without them.
Rusty
Now that this thread has started I will try to fill in some of the blanks.
The City of Greeley has offered the use of Island Grove Regional Park as the site for the Greeley Grand Prix. Several sites were offered as possibilitites, including running on city streets. The Island Grove was selected as the most viable.
” The original location was racing on the historic downtown Greeley streets. However the noise created in and around the area for the 3 day event, as well as logistics to retain access into downtown merchants and blocking off 8th Avenue were concerns. The FunPlex location had potential but noise to immediate housing areas and the concrete islands in the middle of the major parking lots created operational track concerns. Youth Sports Complex location was determined to have several logistics concerns as well as noise to immediate housing. K-Mart location was strong candidate due to close proximity to Mall, restaurants and Hwy 34. However, lack of public restrooms and the possible impact to K-Mart access and traffic along street in front of motels was a concern.
Island Grove is the optimum location. Noise impact is minimal, if at all. Traffic access is excellent, even if plan is to restrict access from 11th Avenue. Site has plenty of asphalt surface for track, pit area and spectator bleachers (portable units). Further, plenty of public restrooms, ability to create a festive environment for free concert stage in park area, food booths, VIP area, kart rental area, race HQ trailer, small carnival rides and parking in dirt lot to SW by Centennial Village are all benefits. Lastly, as this event grows in popularity the site can accommodate the growth, including the idea of bidding to host the Kart Expo International Expo/Trade Show to be held in the Island Grove Event Center. An effort will be made to develop a Shuttle Bus from downtown plaza location to the race, with downtown merchants sponsoring the Shuttle and offering pre and post race coupons.”The area we will have at our disposal within the park is 4.5 acres of paved parking lot with minimal light poles to work around. The asphalt is in better shape than Steamboat but not perfect. Ther are some undulations but not bad ripples and I am sure we can design a course that minimizes the effects. Part of the area will be set aside to set up a rental kart track.
There is additional space to the east of the paved area for tow vehicle parking or pit area if needed. There are also RV hookups with water and electricity to the Noth of the rodeo arena.
I will get with Angie and get the links to the park posted so you can get an idea of the layout.The city is looking at this as a long term deal that will take several years to realize its’ full potential. I have put them in touch with Roger Ruthart at the Rock Island Grand Prix and they are going in to this with their eyes wide open.
As to whether it is a CSC race or a stand alone event that is up to you and the CSC. I just want to see it happen. Our schedule seems just fine to me as it is with 2 races at each participating track and the SSGP.
I do think we need to make a decision very soon.
Several dates were discussed including Labor Day. That date was squashed immediately. We would be crazy to try to upstage a great event as the proven Rock Island Grand Prix. The date that was chose was Memorial Day weekend. Yes, we know that is also the date for the Indy 500 and that is a tie in. It was even suggested that we may have access to a Jumbotron type screen showing the race.
Memorial Day is only 6 months away!
It is anticipated that the first race will really be a shakedown event in order to make the subsequent years bigger and more exciting. The city is looking at a long term commitment to the race and are prepared to make a 3 to 5 year commitment.Rusty
:sun: Yes, it was. Still recovering after a great race weekend. Thanks to everyone, especially those that volunteered from Steamboat to pull this race together. We could not have done it without you.
Byron & Cynthia- You are definitely a class act! Coordinating volunteers, all the time put in to set up and tear down the track, working with the city and making sure the racers had everything they needed from medical to hospitality. That is quite an undertaking.
Duff Dyer- Came up on his on time. Provided us with the best sound system we have had yet. He couldn’t even race due to recent foot surgery ( can you imagine him racing with you and not having a good braking foot?) and I think he even paid for his own lunch. Without his expertise with the sound system the weekend would not have run as smooth as it did. Nine hundred watts of pit space info and FM broadcast.
Drew- Without Duff he would have lost his voice sooner. He kept us all up-to-date and on time. Who knew Red Bull’s number 83 came from the size of a Red Bull can? Duff hooked him up with and A & B PA system so you didn’t have to listen about seat struts, but now fans know about karts
Bobby – As always, you did a teriffic job.
Dennis, Brian & Todd – Tech has been brought to a whole new level. “You want to do what to my tires?!!”. Keep the surprises coming.
Curt Kistler – Thanks for organizing the 1st Annual Steamboat Springs Golf Tournament. Wonder where that traveling trophy will go next year?
Kurt Freiburg – Was there to document another addition of the SSGP for the Colorado Karter and SKUSA.
Jim K – The use of The Mother Ship for timing and scoring and the barriers that made the course safe.
Angie – We all know Angie works too hard. But did you know, she also recruited her family to help – anything from pit space parking to helping her kids get ready to race. She has 2 kids racing 3 classes and never gets to watch any of them.
Flaggers – What can I say – never recognized, but can’t do without them and many of them were volunteers this weekend. They did a great job.
John Steele – Asked “What can I do to help?” Put him to work right away at Grid and he even came back on the 2nd day. Thanks, John.
They say “It takes a village to raise a child.”
Did you ever think what it takes to take care of 100 racers?Now, not only is my body sore, but my fingers are too. Thanks to everyone.
Rusty
For the race at Bandimere I worked with some really nice guys from TK motorsports. They brought in 6 or 8 barrels of fuel on very short notice.
Have not checked with them recently but it might be a source.TK motorsports
845 Wyandot
Denver, CO 80204720 904 9040
Rusty
Keep your eyes open for any Tartaglia’s.
They might be mingling with some of your new acquaintances.Rusty
Weights will not change for CSC this late in the season.
Brad modified the weights for the IMI club races in order to get feedback and get a feel for what may be best for next season.
We know there will be changes next season but some of the proposed ones seem not to have been thought out nor backed with facts.
At least we will have real info to compare different motors instead of speculation.Rusty
Talked with Terry Riggins last week and he is coming from Great Lakes region and working on bringing some racers with him.
Said they wanted to come to Colorado and show us how to race. 😆 😆 😆
Have inquiries from Washington State, Oregon, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, California and Indiana.
Like Todd said, don’t know if they are for sure coming but they sure asked the right questions and seemed ready to travel.Rusty
Stacey and Darren,
You guys are great to work with. Every race gets better and better.
Please give another pat on the back to Mike and the track crew. They were awesome.THANKS!!!!
Rusty
