Runway Rivalry
 

Who all is running this upcoming weekend?

My car won't be ready for this event, but I will run at the Fall event.

I'm in.

I'm going to watch

Yep
 

We'll be there......

I'm gonna try to make it to the next one

FYI: from the website

I figured those who knew about the event were already aware of that stuff. If not, sorry about that. :)

It's Saturday and Sunday right?

No worries. It's not always clear that these events are for registered guests only. To avoid the cost and hassle of security, it works better this way.

Very valid point, sir.

Sunday only. The weather is looking amazing too!:headbang:

Ok cool I'm bringing out the camera

Stupid Question??? Where and when is this??

Get a pic of my car!

50 to watch is straight up retarded. I don't care how fast they are. It's cheaper to watch nhra , Nascar, or get tickets for COTA event.

Well officer, you bitch about our other racing location. Would you rather us rent a safe facility that costs a few bucks to pay for it, or would you rather us come blasting through your workplace? :poker:


Renting a place isn't cheap!

A few bucks would be reasonable. $50 to watch is not. I would prolly pay $20. I would bet they could make a lot more money if they dropped the price and allowed anyone to watch. I agree who races should be invite only but why discriminate against those who want to watch? Just sounds like the elitist attitude that most of the 1000hp guys have to me

I have a hard time believing that the COTA is cheaper

These are sub 1000hp guys :D

I have seen single day tickets under 50. May not be the best seats but you get my point

It's a sub-1000hp car only event. Eat a donut.

It's 50 bucks. Not a lot of money for a full day of racing with bad ass cars. It's not even a tank of gas! lol.

I will, and enjoy it too

You shouldn't have such a big car with a big gas tank, Grandpa

And good luck getting any of those tickets for $50 bucks sitting as close as we do too. :lol:

I remember those days riding in Grandpa's car fondly - "Don't make me pull this car over to beat your ass!"

That ain't no shit. It's like sitting down the base line at a Rangers game. You gotta pay attention incase shit comes flying at ya.

It's cheap for a private event, you could always stay home and buy a video of it for 20 bucks that just has the highlights.

Its a private event that is VERY expensive to put on. If you don't want to go, then don't. Its not very complicated.


Were you invited BTW?

Exactly. What's expensive on these types of events in the insurance the organizers have to purchase. This year the insurance rate was raised on the Texas Mile, high enough where they had to beg for new sponsors to cover the March event.

That and site rental for the duration of the event is $$$$$$$$$$$.

I understand limiting the number of spectators for a private event such as this, but I think a little higher limit would help.

Have you been to the event?

I think a higher limit would suck. Its already crowded in the good spectating spots where its easy to see the entire race.

:lol::lol:

Pretty sure you know the answer to that. However, I'm not saying increase the spectator attendance 10 or 20 fold, but maybe just upping it a little bit, but still within reason. Would give the ability to lower the price of spectating a little lower and garner more interest. I'm just trying to look at this from the business POV, as well as just brain storming. Not trying to tell anyone how to run it.

First and foremost:

Unlike the examples cited, The Runway Rivalry and similar events are not intended to be spectator events.

Large crowds in a confined space is just asking for problems. The organizers probably figure this is a simple way to avoid/control that issue.

You're right

Right. It's a matter of security and the additional measures required to manage the event.

Now, Will, don't get snoody

But why do that? When the guest spots easily sell now, and they don't have to worry about accommodating more people? Restrooms, food, etc… it all becomes more expensive with more people.

lol everyone that knows me personally, knows I'm not a snoody guy. Just being realistic.

LOL, agreed on both accounts.

Derek means well, it's just his complete lack of experience in a lot of things tends to show at times. Anything racing related just isn't something he is experienced with at all.