FLAMBORO SPEEDWAY SIGNS WITH OSS

[CanadianRacingOnline]

FLAMBORO SPEEDWAY SIGNS WITH OSS
Ancaster Ontario, Canada
Dec. 17, 2007
 
It may only be December, but Racing is very much on the minds of Racer's and Race Tracks, and regardless of the weather outside, it's a sunny day in the OSS office.
What has made it so sunny is the daylight that has been shed on the 2008 OSS Schedule, and over the next 2 weeks the OSS will be releasing more information on what is to be expected in 08.
 
New to the OSS is the signing of the famed Flamboro Speedway, one of Ontario's best 1/3 mile ovals which is surrounded by history and names. Many race car drivers have run at Flamboro Speedway and found it to be very challenging, but a great race track with a perfect racing surface that has always been well kept and the entire facility is well maintained and fan friendly. It has been a long time since cars like the OSS have taken to the Speedway, even when the series was under the title of the Cascar Sportsman Series, but in 2008 that is all going to change.
 
Track Owner, John Casale has signed a deal with the OSS to run a Twin 50 Special, which will be added to the OSS schedule and the date has been secured, but will not be released until the OSS finishes up on business maters that relate to other tracks and available dates.
Casale has been very successful over the years by booking great shows and providing a Saturday Night format that is always a guarantee of full fields and plenty of racing action. For John to sign the OSS for a special event is a great stepping stone for both the series and the track, and hopefully will remain on the OSS schedule for years to come.
 
Flamboro Speedway is located just minutes from Hamilton Ontario, and for the fans that take in the great racing every Saturday night there will hopefully be impressed by the OSS, and its Teams.
Although Flamboro likes to keep the starting line up to a number of around 26, the OSS could be a first to start more then that as over 30 teams are very eager to run on the 1/3 mile oval, so Race Fans can expect to get their moneys worth when the OSS takes to the Track.
 
The OSS wants to thank John Casale for being the first to sign a deal for 2008 and plans are well on their way to make this one event that everyone will remember. For Ticket information you will find the information available on the Flamboro Speedway web site, www.flamborospeedway.itgo.com as well at www.ontariosportsmanseries.com
once the dates have been made public.
For all of the Fans of the OSS... we look forward to seeing you at Flamboro Speedway in 2008.   


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[Doherty]

Ok not to start what happened with the last post but just thought a few corrections are in order,
You will be visiting Flamboro August 23rd
Flamboro isn't the first to sign for 2008, as Peterborough, Mosport, Kawartha, and Sauble already have dates.
Sorry don't mean to be a jerk and rain on your parade, I just thought I would do you some good and help yahs out.

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[Mobil1fan]

I find it interesting that Casale never went for the Sportsman tour, or many other travelling series outside of the regional 'big 3' from around here (OSCAAR/CVM/Can-Ams), but now he's changed his mind on the OSS cars...

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[MID]

Dohetry, Thanks for the input and it's great that you are following along so close. We need more people like you giving comments that hold merit.
Just for the record though, Flamboro was the first to sign and John deserves a big pat on the back for stepping out of his normal way's of doing business. I look at Casale as being one of the most successful Track Promoters in this country and regardless of announcements, I can tell you it was John who was the first to sign a deal and date.

The other tracks you mentioned will be announced in the order they signed with us, as that is the fare thing to do.
We have many yes deals...but signed contracts are my way of judging who gets the press time first, and that is only fare to everyone.

Again, thanks for your positive input... it is nice to have backers for once that have an idea on what goes on in the racing world, and more importantly, allows other creditable readers the opportunity to read formats that have constructive sense instead of idiot remarks. Thanks

Mobil1fan.... John looks at what he thinks will be good for his audience, and what will pay the bills. Yes he is stepping outside his norm, but he is successful by taking those chances when it makes sense for all. I will say he was not the easiest sell, but I truly enjoyed his input and business smarts. He has made it this long because he doesn't like to take risk's, and that is a lesson that everyone should follow. For years I have heard people talk about John as the guy who takes all the money at the back gate and gives nothing back which is totally wrong.
In the same amount of time I have seen several race tracks close, be sold, be bought, and be torn down.
How many race tracks can say they have had the success of Flamboro Speedway with its long existence and continuations of full fields years after years.
I know Flamboro Speedway better then most because my Uncle built the place, but no one has ever made it last and grow better then John Casale.  A big tip of the hat to Casale !!!

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[SpencerLewis]

you realize posting on a forum isnt press time, right?

you do know what a press release is, right?



"A news release, press release or press statement is a written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something claimed as having news value. Typically, it is mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to assignment editors at newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television stations, and/or television networks"

^^ that is not what you are doing on this website

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[SpencerLewis]

Then should we also discuss that most press releases contain actual facts?. Not overblown predictions and lies.

Predictions like 30 cars starting an OSS feature or out and out lies like the OSS saying they're coming back to Sunset when the two sides hadn't even spoke since the OSS' last "show" at Sunset in August.

i could go on but dont want to be banned for not loving the official series of this website....

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[SpencerLewis]

Seeing as this thread was started by the moderator and midamerica replied to a post  ,injecting his OPINION ,your criticism is misplaced Spencerlewis. Man, no wonder lawyers are so ill thought of... 

i was under the impression that didero was in some way connected to all OSS press releases. And even if this specific press release, the one claiming the OSS was returning to sunset certainly was.

I'm simply offering up a healthy discussion, if the OSS didnt want criticism, they shouldn't utilize a forum to distribute their news. If they post their press releases on their website, people wouldn't be able to respond and flaws would not be pointed out.

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[MID]

Spencer- There are no lies here - we are looking at 30 cars to run as we have more then that signed.
As for Sunset- Your right there has been no contact with Sunset because we have taken Sunset off of our schedule as most teams did not want to go there last year and we went anyways, only to have a bad showing of cars.
Could Sunset be put back on the schedule is another question but at this time we are pretty much full on race dates and tracks. Several of you made the comment that the Sunset race was a bad deal- We listened and agreed to everyone's input. There is nothing wrong with Sunset, it just does not fit our format this year.

Sorry but I sent this before I could read your next message... so I will attach this.
Yes, your right I do most of the press work, and we do it on CRO so fans and racers can follow up on what is going on in the OSS.
We do not want to be a series that is hands off to fans like so many others.
When was the last time you read something from NASCAR CTS, OSSCAR, LLM and so on...
If that is what you want we can stop feeding you the information, but unfortunately we have several fans that like the fact that we keep them up to speed on the business of the OSS.
You do realize that you don't have to read our stuff, or comment on whats right or wrong in your eye's.
CRO and the OSS have bent over backwards to give race fans something to read that holds merit instead of reading about some guy who thinks he is better then some other guy in a four cylinder mini stock...
I can except any type of criticism as long as it is solid and is coming from an educated fan or other racers, so for those that want to bash what we are trying to do- go ahead, and for those that only want to argue every thing I write just be careful what you say because I believe in the OSS and feel it's the series of the futire here in Canada which will offer allot more to Racers that want to race in a travelling series that don't have the big bucks, but can still benefit by being a part of something that offers great competition and a variety of race tracks to educate both Teams and Drivers. 
I hope this answers your questions and concerns.  

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[SpencerLewis]

thats right dave, your not coming back is solely the OSS' doing, it has nothing to do with the fact that not one person made any attempt to bring you back or showed any interest in another OSS show whatsoever. 

But, if you are the ones taking us off your schedule, why put out a "press release" (note the quotations) two weeks ago, advertising your return?

and claiming how many cars you're crossing your fingers will attend the Flamboro race is poor form, as you promised a drivers list on the 14th which resulted in a whole lot of 'nothing.


I'm sure I'll come out looking like the bad guy here, but someone has to let you know what you're doing wrong.

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[CanadianRacingOnline]

SpenceLewis get your facts straight OSS is not the official site of OSS. We have partnered up as a websponsor. Other series get just as much coverage.  I will pm to talk to you as this is not the place for it.

Then should we also discuss that most press releases contain actual facts?. Not overblown predictions and lies.

Predictions like 30 cars starting an OSS feature or out and out lies like the OSS saying they're coming back to Sunset when the two sides hadn't even spoke since the OSS' last "show" at Sunset in August.

i could go on but dont want to be banned for not loving the official series of this website....

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[SpencerLewis]

SpenceLewis get your facts straight OSS is not the official site of OSS. We have partnered up as a websponsor. Other series get just as much coverage.  I will pm to talk to you as this is not the place for it.

Then should we also discuss that most press releases contain actual facts?. Not overblown predictions and lies.

Predictions like 30 cars starting an OSS feature or out and out lies like the OSS saying they're coming back to Sunset when the two sides hadn't even spoke since the OSS' last "show" at Sunset in August.

i could go on but dont want to be banned for not loving the official series of this website....

ive seen others banned for "bashing" the OSS. When really all they were doing was discussing the flaws of it, like I'm doing right now.

I apologize that I missed the press release on what we were calling the OSS and CRO relationship.

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[yaya]

I am not detracting from OSS as any series is good for racing and i am certainly not a huge supporter of Sunset , but wasnt Sunset and its owner the first ones to help get this series up and running?  and no attempt to go back is a slap in the face in my opinion.

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[CanadianRacingOnline]

People got banned for using foul language, Bashing another member or ignoring rules we have put in place or having multiple accounts.

ive seen others banned for "bashing" the OSS. When really all they were doing was discussing the flaws of it, like I'm doing right now.

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[SpencerLewis]

I am not detracting from OSS as any series is good for racing and i am certainly not a huge supporter of Sunset , but wasnt Sunset and its owner the first ones to help get this series up and running?  and no attempt to go back is a slap in the face in my opinion.

i suppose one could argue that we "served our purpose"

bite the hand that feeds and see how fast you go hungry....

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[MID]

Yaya... We did not throw Sunset off of our Schedule, we contacted them just like we did every other track and they did not respond in time for them to be a consideration. Business wise the Sunset Race last year was not good for the OSS or Sunset Speedway, and like all business adventures, what doest sell in a market place just doe s not sell.
Again as I said earlier, there is nothing wrong with Sunset, it comes down to car count, tracks support of the series and the fact they took to long to reply.
There was no harm done here, just an agreement of terms and conditions that we must follow as a series in order to race at venues that make better business sense.  

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