Author Topic: Sunset Website Suggestions (Read 22970 times)

username · « **on:** March 05, 2008, 01:56:45 PM »

There had been discussion in the past about the sunset website on these boards a few months ago regarding how it was going down hill. I don't want to upset whoever does it now because i appreciate the effort but we need to be real. It has gone in reverse with regards to the amount of information and content and the timeliness of info. I think that something needs to be done because the website can add so much for the fans, drivers, teams and sponsors. Ultimately it is the first impression on alot of people because they will probably check out the website if they hear about it before they go for times and directions ect. It is a great investment bang for your buck wise to attract potential fans, racers and sponsors to your track with the ability to showcase proffessionalism. When Mark did the website it was the best one around IMO, the track needs it to be up to it's old standards it really wouldn't take alot but I don't have the programming know how. I will call Glenn regarding this but I would like ideas from all of you out there as to what should be on a race tracks website or your ideas on the best ones around. Here are some of the things we need back:

Stats starts, top 10, top 5, wins, ave finish like we had before
photos and results from all events and results archived on the site like we had before
write ups that elude to recent track events...
correct spelling of names and sponsors which should be really easy

only two months till racing......does anyone support this...racers, fans? am i on crack here?

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CanadianRacingOnline.com · « **on:** March 05, 2008, 01:56:45 PM »

240racer · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2008, 02:26:00 PM »

I agree the sunset site needs to be upgraded. We talked to Glenn about it last year and he honestly told us half the time he doesnt even know whats on his own site. Doesnt seem to care much

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2008, 02:38:23 PM »

Some CRO Links or banners. Ok maybe just a link to the Sunset forum on here.

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CanadianRacingOnline.com · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2008, 02:38:23 PM »

Thayne · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2008, 03:17:26 PM »

LOL...Evan...

I think they really could use better, non-opinionated write ups.

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jcrashm2 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2008, 05:43:10 PM »

Wow...# of starts?...Top tens?...Top 5's...wins?...average finish.

I think Barrie is the only track in Ontario that goes to that extent ?

We're just happy to see results and points up once a month down here near the big city.Lol.
Although theyve promised every week this year.
Peterboro has to have the worst overall site, i think.

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SpencerLewis · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2008, 05:44:18 PM »

sunset used to do it up until last year

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Mobil1fan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2008, 05:48:45 PM »

Sauble and Varney have atrocious web design, very clunky and unfunctionable..

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SpencerLewis · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2008, 05:51:41 PM »

i think saubles website has been exactly the same for like 8 years lol

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Thayne · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2008, 06:28:47 PM »

Quote from: SpencerLewis on March 05, 2008, 05:51:41 PM

i think saubles website has been exactly the same for like 8 years lol

I can believe that! lol

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beleskey12 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2008, 06:31:19 PM »

i agree sunsets sucks, slamboro speedway is really bad, but peterborough just plain stinks. they haven't updated since 2004, and they wonder why the track is suffering. too bad!

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SpencerLewis · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2008, 06:45:01 PM »

i really wouldnt go as far as to say that it "sucks"...perhaps its not what it once was but its easily the 2nd or 3rd best in the province

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Thayne · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2008, 06:48:03 PM »

I think Barrie and Kawartha are ahead int eh catagory by alot...I really think these tracks undervalue the websites....big time...and it is one of the things that the new generation racer looks for...and imo it is a direct indication of the health of your speedway.

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SpencerLewis · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2008, 06:57:41 PM »

kawarthas is nice, but it lacks an updated drivers roster (last year it took 2 months for them to do it) a classifieds section and their photo section sometimes goes weeks without being updated

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jcrashm2 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2008, 07:19:00 PM »

No peterboro is the worst. No pics for last 2 years I think..lol.
No important updates. The Autumn Colours was brutal trying to get info last year with the weather.

I would say Barrie is best.
Sunsets is better than alot.
Varney has recap and pictures up everyweek.
Flamboro recaps and pics when they want.
Sauble is near the bottom.

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25_JLM_13hp · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2008, 07:33:05 PM »

The Sauble website gets points, heat and feature winners, and a few photos every week, usually by Monday or Tuesday.

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