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ALL MOPAR EVENT
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02/13/13 02:25 PM
02/13/13 02:25 PM
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North Carolina
CALSDART
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WHAT WILL ATTRACT/INTEREST YOU TO ATTEND AN ALL MOPAR EVENT AND HOW FAR WILL YOU TRAVEL?
Calvin Thompson
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
[Re: CALSDART]
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02/13/13 04:55 PM
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GO BUCKS !!!!!!!
340RICK
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This should be good  Here is a few things that I look for 1. Nicer the track and facility the better 2. camping and showers available 3. Big pay outs with small entry fees  4. Live bands and BBQ's are nice. 5. gambler races ( 20.00 entry) , 10.00 index race ( 20.00 entry) with plenty of time trials 6. No more than a 8 hr tow ( from Columbus Ohio ) Oh and on the facility, electric hook ups are a big plus. everyone likes to race in " good air " so spring or fall is the best time of year. I am getting to old to get in a car with the windows rolled up when its 95* in the shade.
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
[Re: CALSDART]
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02/13/13 05:10 PM
02/13/13 05:10 PM
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Marion, South Carolina [><]
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
[Re: CALSDART]
#1386927
02/13/13 11:58 PM
02/13/13 11:58 PM
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OHIO
THE GLASS MAN
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WHAT WILL ATTRACT/INTEREST YOU TO ATTEND AN ALL MOPAR EVENT AND HOW FAR WILL YOU TRAVEL?
There are plenty of Mopar races in every state at the present time. So Calvin, are you planning to get your feet wet as a promoter and shell out some big bucks and hope that every one has that weekend set aside for your race? It's rough out there, and not everyone can get that special track with all the luxurys. Honestly, I think a cable hookup in every pit area for the racing action on the track would be great . Just kidding. 
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
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02/14/13 04:45 AM
02/14/13 04:45 AM
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Follow the formula that Josh King uses for Monster Mopar.over 450 race cars attended the Indy event. great vendor section and him being a racer does not hurt. We towed over 13 hours to attend the last two.
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
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02/14/13 09:51 AM
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if we are talking about an event in the south..
My suggestion is to do something earlier than memorial day...thats the switch day when weather gets too hot..
first of may is the deal...usually chamber of commerce weather..
plus the northerners with cabin fever can have an excuse to run south of the mason dixon.
having an even in july in the south is rediculous thats usually when i head north for cooler weather
fwiw..
has to have racing. a band is a great idea ..
give me a reason to hang out after the races and catch up with old friends... when the hot sun isnt beating on your head...
365" Iron J heads,,3480lbs best 1.39 60ft on SS springs.10.54,124 mph ...6.67 1/8th et.average 60fts 1.46 w/ small cam &.063 no2 pill tagged & insured
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
[Re: 340RICK]
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02/15/13 01:49 AM
02/15/13 01:49 AM
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MR_P_BODY
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Quote:
This should be good
Here is a few things that I look for
1. Nicer the track and facility the better
2. camping and showers available
3. Big pay outs with small entry fees
4. Live bands and BBQ's are nice.
5. gambler races ( 20.00 entry) , 10.00 index race ( 20.00 entry) with plenty of time trials
6. No more than a 8 hr tow ( from Columbus Ohio )
Oh and on the facility, electric hook ups are a big plus.
everyone likes to race in " good air " so spring or fall is the best time of year. I am getting to old to get in a car with the windows rolled up when its 95* in the shade.
All the above PLUS it has to be a MULTI day event
Friday, Sat, Sun... and possible to get in Thurs
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
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02/15/13 03:00 PM
02/15/13 03:00 PM
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In the tower
RonTheAnnouncer
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Make sure that you have your track owner/manager/promoter on board with whatever you are doing. I like to see guaranteed purses and payout to at least 16 cars.
Are you looking at doing a race in NC? I'm announcing 3 races at Coastal Plains, Fayetteville, and Piedmont this year.
Ron H.
"Just when you think you have all of the answers...I change the questions!" "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
[Re: 340RICK]
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02/17/13 12:52 PM
02/17/13 12:52 PM
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NC
440Jim
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Rick covered it pretty good, so some of mine are the same: 1. Nicer the track and facility the better. Gravel sticks to slicks, and mud is bad 2. Camping and showers available 3. 75-80 Percent total purse payout of entry fees 4. Multiday event. Sat-Sun with an extra race and test on Fri, parking Thurs evening (5pm-12pm ?) 5. More than 2 classes. Such as Electronics, No Box, Footbrake, Sportsman (not ET defined but equipment, maybe an index or two (no electronics whatsoever). 6. Distance depends on gasoline costs, and that is very high right now. 
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Re: ALL MOPAR EVENT
[Re: 440Jim]
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02/17/13 01:34 PM
02/17/13 01:34 PM
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pennsylvania
poboyengineering
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the weather is the factor that will make or break it. all the suggestions seem to cover the basics, but carlysle and the nats are ovens. i describe them as 'miserable fun.' a kickoff event in the spring, or a two show deal with a closeout in the fall too. maybe have a bonus for the best finisher who attends both races?
It may be ugly, but it sure is slow.
Girls comb their hair in rear view mirrors and the boys try to look so hard....
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