Race Track Ideas

[msommers]

Originally posted by Go4Long
Your F1 argument is actually a great point if you actually look at what you're saying. Why on earth would the Province of Quebec put out $15 million dollars if they weren't actually getting something out of the deal? in terms of taxes generated from revenues assosciated with the event, from the ticket sales, to the hotel stays, to the meals out that all the people that attend are paying for, it all goes around in a circle, I can assure you they're makin money on the deal.

This kind of reminds of the Olympics though. Do cities gain overall? From everything I've heard, Calgary was actually one of the few cities to be financially positive by the end of it.

[Zewind]

Originally posted by MGCM
Incase some of you are not aware, something like this has been in the making for a few years. A few ppl talked about it earlier in this thread but here is the link for those of you who do not know about it.

http://badlandsmotorsportsresort.com/index.php




pfffff u don't need AWD for that, in winter rallycross we have 3 seperate classes, FWD, RWD, AWD, it works just fine



Also, to answer an earlier question about noise, last year winter auto-x/rally-x went to a private acreage near Red Deer for an event or 2 but the neighbors complained and they had to stop running events there even tho it's 100% private property and the decibel level was within local law............we need 10,000 ppl infront of City Hall demanding that race city be allowed to remain and expand/update or that a new facility is built..........i honestly cannot see it happening ANY OTHER WAY. If the government does not want to do it you have to rally 10,000+ ppl infront of City Hall and bitch at them until they agree........IMHO the city has already resorted to some very dirty tactics, if we plan to keep race city or have a new facility built we need to start playing as dirty as the city is. Also, if the government is "run" by the citizens of it's country then if we petition the entire city and get enough signature then the city MUST comply by the wishes of it's citizens. Some commercials featuring street racing and advertising race city as a safe place to race or for a new facility it might help rally more ppl to our cause. Something like this needs to be VERY TO THE POINT and it also needs to be fairly creative and catchy so that anyone watching it would want race city to remain or have a new facility built. Adding in some parts about driver training would be good, show a winter accident fender bender, then flash to that person getting winter driver training at a special facility and then flash back to the accident but have that driver avoid it.

How many ppl here work at dealerships? Goto everyone at the dealership and ask them if they support race city or a new facility, if so get them to sign their name to that effect. That would be a really good start to helping this whole process take shape and actually work.

I am also very aware of the badlands project. I did try t contact Jay A. Zelazo thru the website but didnt get anything on the phone. I also havent seen any updates on that site or a supporters facebook page. I dont know where it stands


As for the support - it is there, just have to look. Not far I might add. I would personally love to take over Race City and revitalize it, but the City is against it. They want Race City out for the land. I personally dont believe they are looking at the big picture. Calgary has been with a motorsports park for the past 40 odd years. I personally dont want it to go without one.

[ercchry]

send him a pm?

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/240606/ba...sports-resort/

[xrayvsn]

Originally posted by Zewind
I am also very aware of the badlands project. I did try t contact Jay A. Zelazo thru the website but didnt get anything on the phone. I also havent seen any updates on that site or a supporters facebook page. I dont know where it stands

You'll probably have better luck talking to Jay at Race City or at an Autocross. Otherwise, I can probably get you in touch with him if you have a legitimate proposal to discuss.

[Zewind]

I feel dwarfed by a project that huge.


Are they still pushing on with it? If they are, I would think he has enough on his plate regarding motortracks.

[Zewind]

Anyone that is interested in participating in this project, please feel free to send me a pm.



Thank you

[Cos]

^^ Participating in what way?

[Zewind]

As the project is looking to be more than just a race track. There are career opportuinities as well as investment opportunities.


Participation can included but is not limited to;
Local support from Auto club or Associations
Business Planning - Start Up
Sponsorships
Investment
Website desgin/maitence
Logo Desgin

[Teggy]

i would like to see a seperate drag strip, and a more elavation changing version of tsukuba short track! and yes i would be willing to pay a track member ship!

[Cos]

Originally posted by Zewind
As the project is looking to be more than just a race track. There are career opportuinities as well as investment opportunities.


Participation can included but is not limited to;
Local support from Auto club or Associations
Business Planning - Start Up
Sponsorships
Investment
Website desgin/maitence
Logo Desgin

Well depending who you hire for the engineering I can give you some help on electrical and overall PM stuff.

[88CRX]

Not sure if your aware of the 'garage condo' style projects, but could be viable for raising some coin.

http://www.automotorplex.com/index.php

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/g...age-condo.html

[Zewind]

COS - Thank you, Ive put your name down under our construction contacts.

Also replied to PM's


As for the Condo Idea, I like it, they look nice. I know the Badland is doing but that doesnt mean we cant

[Cos]

Originally posted by 88CRX
Not sure if your aware of the 'garage condo' style projects, but could be viable for raising some coin.

http://www.automotorplex.com/index.php

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/g...age-condo.html

We are coordinating some work for one out by Calaway Park. Not sure how well they will do since there isnt a track attached. If there was a direct line to a track (like a taxi to a hangar) then it would be premium space.


Sounds good man. PM'd you my email

[Zewind]

Originally posted by Cos


We are coordinating some work for one out by Calaway Park. Not sure how well they will do since there isnt a track attached. If there was a direct line to a track (like a taxi to a hangar) then it would be premium space.


Sounds good man. PM'd you my email

I looked at the land out at the old Woody's RV - They pretty much wanted $1 million per acre. my jaw dropped.

It is very nice land tho.

[lastlatvian]

put a 24/7 tim hortons on it and you'll make money.

[Zewind]

lol the Timmy's can fund the track

[4DoorGTZ]

Timmy's does Timbits hockey.... for young kids. Lets get em to do Timbits Racing, for the young (at heart) race fans

[Zewind]

Ive started up a small blog to get more input. Spread the word.

Calgary Racing Core

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by ercchry


i think you are confusing Ontario Canada with Ontario California...

LOL no, I have a bunch of guys here from Ontario, and thats how it is over there.

[soloracer]

Originally posted by Zewind
COS - Thank you, Ive put your name down under our construction contacts.

Also replied to PM's


As for the Condo Idea, I like it, they look nice. I know the Badland is doing but that doesnt mean we cant

For the record, there is already a garage condo project being built in the Westhills area. They are even putting in a clubhouse for use by the condo owners. The cost for a garage is $250,000.