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Posted by: username
« on: March 20, 2009, 09:56:57 AM »
hmmmm...maybe the track needs to advertise more and then you may get people in the stands other than family and friends. Grand Bend and surrounding areas are a gold mine in the summer months! I'm sure that you can drop off flyers and schedules at many places. Beer store,grocery stores,gas stations and not to mention all the camp grounds in the Bend. good way to get people out to the track !!!
I'm not from that area but ssfan has the right idea...
Posted by: Stirringthepot
« on: March 19, 2009, 08:16:07 PM »
Now that there is a defined link to the motoplex I am hopeful that the Grand Bend community will become aware of the 1/4 mile tri-oval. The show "n" shines that started last year and continuing this year should add to our profile in the community.
It would be great to build a larger walk in audience.
Posted by: ssfan
« on: March 19, 2009, 06:50:16 PM »
hmmmm...maybe the track needs to advertise more and then you may get people in the stands other than family and friends. Grand Bend and surrounding areas are a gold mine in the summer months! I'm sure that you can drop off flyers and schedules at many places. Beer store,grocery stores,gas stations and not to mention all the camp grounds in the Bend. good way to get people out to the track !!!
Posted by: jcrashm2
« on: March 19, 2009, 02:01:46 PM »
and then its "Digger" this and that the rest of the race...gets very annoying after awhile.
i think the bend is a great track and disappointed there are no mini stock specials on sundays because my daughter loved to race there..but i can totally understand with what is going on...they are trying to get back to what i think the true intentions of the track were and that was fun for the kids and family and if i was living closer i would be all over that trying to help myself.
Posted by: Rebel
« on: March 19, 2009, 01:33:55 PM »
In contrast to my earlier dissertations I will be the optimist here. With the "money man" being involved, with his name, number and email posted, and the administration off Brads back, I would like to think that whatever capacity he is involved in he will have learned from his mistakes, listen to constructive criticism and we will be having a better time. We are pulling the trucks out of the mothballs, the young guys first, and hopefully mine before the season gets too old and try to go back to having fun. If we have fun, we keep coming, if we don't we do something else on Saturday night. Kinda simple thinking Awhat.
Posted by: longstreet
« on: March 19, 2009, 10:57:48 AM »
sorry the first quote should belong to larry mac, the second to dw and that stupid BBB line he uses thank god for the mute button
Posted by: Stirringthepot
« on: March 19, 2009, 10:16:19 AM »
I wouldn't count on any payouts due from last year. Paul Spreit indicated that last year was a bad year for most tracks with most losing money. Seems clear to me that what happened in 2008 stays in 2008. The racing itself in 2008 was exciting and competitive with, I believe, all drivers in the top ten in the mini trucks earning at least one podium finish.
Paul did say that the goals for this year included there being a venue for junior racing, the opportunity for Brad to make a living from GBS, and for the new ownership to not lose money.
Brad said that he hated to tell us but payouts would be the first thing to go if the track isn't making enough money to cover expenses this year. They want all drivers to come back and our help to promote the track. There are going to have regular show "N" shines in Grand Bend and are looking into holding some in Exeter.
They are looking for sponsors for the weekly prize payouts, the division championships, and the track itself. It is my understanding that gate receipts would first go to cover operating expenses.
Is the glass half full or half empty? 2009 is a new season with a new management group. We are letting bygones be bygones and focusing on getting ready for another great season of competitive on track racing.
To quote DW, "reach up and give those belts another tug" and "lets go racin' boys".
Posted by: minitruckracer
« on: March 19, 2009, 06:59:16 AM »
Probably right they need as much racing there Saturday nights. Hopefully Brad is acting in a different capacity because maybe they will get some drivers back. They cannot continue to have that management as the face of GBS. Have they paid out last years payouts yet???
Posted by: Stirringthepot
« on: March 18, 2009, 01:33:35 PM »
Was at the drivers meeting. Paul Spriet has stepped in to ensure that there is a place for junior racers to go. Brad is still involved but they were vague on the specifics. I suspect that the details are still being worked upon. Registration cheques are to be made payable to the motoplex.
The economy, being what it is, has led to the demise of the Travelling Series last year and for this year. There will be two races at Sauble on the off dates for the mini trucks at the Bend for those that want to go.
Varney's schedule doesn't list mini trucks this year and this was confirmed by e-mail from the race director there.
The Bends ownership group needs as much weekly racing at the Bend as possible on Saturdays to make operating the venue viable. Looks as if the Bend will be only place for the mini trucks to run this year.
Lots of hope for a great season in 2009.
Posted by: minitruckracer
« on: March 18, 2009, 07:15:33 AM »
Has ownership changed. I see Paul Spriet is now a contact. Also where did the Travelling Series go. Heard there was possibility of numerous track series is that still out there?
Posted by: 35Racing
« on: March 02, 2009, 03:24:59 PM »
geese doesn't look like alot has changed with the whole JCAR Grand Bend thing since we left Junior racing.
Posted by: knotter
« on: February 17, 2009, 07:30:01 PM »
well I have been helping Brad twice a week since last Oct. in the shop with no investment or return. Have had a great time and I tell ya one thing his heart is in the right place and that is for the kids...He may not have a big wallet but he hasn't give up.
Posted by: Jimmer
« on: February 17, 2009, 06:50:54 PM »
 See, I knew it wouldn't be long before the meeting/registration date was posted. Looking forward to the upcoming race season myself, and saying good bye to all this snow and cold weather. Lets put the past behind us, and work together, to make 2009 the best season of racing yet. We all have the power to make it happen, so let's getter done! JIMMER
Posted by: knotter
« on: February 17, 2009, 06:04:11 PM »
meeting is march 15 I spoke to brad today. I will post more about where and time. The website for Grand Bend is down because he is changing servers and will be up shortly.
Posted by: 25_JLM_13hp
« on: February 17, 2009, 06:00:07 PM »
I spoke to Brad today. Meeting is March 15, 2 PM in Ailsa Craig.
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