Big $$$ S/SS Races as a Business Model..Viable?

[GTX JOHN]

How about combining classes stick and auto plus lumping three together
ABC@B weight DEF@E weight GHI @ H and so on = no limit to ballast and run them each heads up.

The winner of each Mini Eliminator could then
run off with each other winner on a dial in for a final winner.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

How about combining classes stick and auto plus lumping three together
ABC@B weight DEF@E weight GHI @ H and so on = no limit to ballast and run them each heads up.

The winner of each Mini Eliminator could then
run off with each other winner on a dial in for a final winner.

John, I see your point but I'm thinking we would keep this simple and easy as possible.

Thursday.parking, .tech and possible T&T.

Friday..Two Q hits, then go right into a random paired gambler race, S/S combo, rather than having a consolation deal later on..Run a few rounds, then pair up for Main event , 10 grander .Run a few rounds here.

Saturday, finish Main event and Gambler.
Guys who want to run class...Take the pairings right off the original Q sheet. Nobody, including spectators have seen the cars run all out, weight out oil out ,timing up ,etc. yet. Lots of surprises for all..and all heads up!
I suppose you would have to have the combo classes. Handicapped, but still flat out. The fans should be able to understand that, with a bit of help from Unk or whoever.
Manufacturer's contingency could be posted here


Would this be enough racing to make the trip worthwhile?

[Dave Muller]

How about this for an event-within-the-event to get more spectator interest. Have a no breakout race where everyone races off of their index. Make the entry a separate deal so it's just those who feel they have a shot at it.

While I agree the bracket format is confusing to spectators I think it's only the dial-in/breakout combination that confuses them. They can easily understand that the guy with the little engine gets to leave first and the guy with the bigger engine chases. In fact it adds excitement in many cases. People always seems to like it when a 9 second car chases a 14 or 15 second FWD car. So basically just run it like one big combo race.

Seems to me that's just about how it was done way back when.

[4spdJohnny]

Originally Posted by Dave Muller

How about this for an event-within-the-event to get more spectator interest. Have a no breakout race where everyone races off of their index. Make the entry a separate deal so it's just those who feel they have a shot at it.

While I agree the bracket format is confusing to spectators I think it's only the dial-in/breakout combination that confuses them. They can easily understand that the guy with the little engine gets to leave first and the guy with the bigger engine chases. In fact it adds excitement in many cases. People always seems to like it when a 9 second car chases a 14 or 15 second FWD car. So basically just run it like one big combo race.

Seems to me that's just about how it was done way back when.

Dave, that was the idea behind the CIC race like they had at The Class Racer Revival. It was very cool and fun to watch. U lost any index under a second under. So like comp just with a faster under the index competition control trigger, very fun and exciting

[Pistol Pete]

Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

How about combining classes stick and auto plus lumping three together
ABC@B weight DEF@E weight GHI @ H and so on = no limit to ballast and run them each heads up.

The winner of each Mini Eliminator could then
run off with each other winner on a dial in for a final winner.

I love this idea.

My proposal would be:
ABC @ B wt.
DEF @ E wt
GHI @ H wt
JKL @ K wt
MNO @ N wt
Combo for PQRTUVW
Combo for FWD cars
Combo for Factory Stock Cars unless theirs 4 cars in 1 class.
Combo for Stick Cars unless theirs 4 cars in 1 class.
Charge $300. Per car
Out of the $300., $200. Per car Goes towards class pot. (Example: 20 cars are in ABC
$200 x 20 cars= $4,000, winner gets 90% or $3600 R.U. Gets 10% or $400)
If theirs only 8 cars in your category than it’s 90% of $1600. Or $1440. to the winner.

Consolation Race will be for ALL 1st Rd losers in class.
Winner in this race gets: $3,000
R.U. $1000.
Semi $ 500.
1/4 finals $300.
3rd Rd Losers $100.

Just a thought.....

[Pistol Pete]

Another idea would be:
Class will be 1 race on 1 day.
Next Day All Cars Race.