Author Topic: Dave Connelly (OSS) on RTR (Read 13502 times)

racerfan44 · « **on:** January 28, 2008, 09:48:36 PM »

Dave Connelly (OSS )did an interview on Race Time Radio tonight reguarding the upcoming season.He did mention when asked how registration was and he said 30 Plus approx 25 % increase .When asked car counts for races he said approx 20 with a low as approx 17 and a high 28-30 .This interview can be heard on a repeat basis after Wednesday (www.racetimeradio.com )

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CanadianRacingOnline.com · « **on:** January 28, 2008, 09:48:36 PM »

Mobil1fan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:16:55 PM »

So between him and Mr. Didero, who's right? 2 days, 2 different people, 2 vastly different estimates...Just food for thought...

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:18:32 PM »

OK I'm not starting anything here and please don't jump in and start anything here.

Here is the article just release in the The Hamilton Spectator on January 25th

Quote from it

The OSS has 32-race teams registered for its eight-race series, and Didero says there'll be 24 cars minimum for each event.

but then Dave says they 20 cars. with a low of 17 and high of 28 - 30

OK I don't know how this works but don't drivers have to commit to races they are going to run in the season?

Are the fans happy with a 17 car field?

I ask these questions as I have never been to a race with only 17 cars and I not sure how it works with teams scheduling races.

Again this is not shot at them and I will not tolerate a shot at them. I'm trying to figure out how a series knows how many cars are going to run a certain race as it is not like nascar where you now 43 teams are going to show up.

Thanks

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CanadianRacingOnline.com · « **Reply #2 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:18:32 PM »

fourbarrelcarb · « **Reply #3 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:43:17 PM »

i heard the RTR interview........just to clarify on some points he made

- dave said he likes to estimate conservatively and stated a 25% increase so that we be roughly 18 - 28 pending on the track
- drivers don't commit to the season they register to run and then they pre-register for each race but even then they aren't required to show up for the event.

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Mobil1fan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:44:56 PM »

So you're saying Dave Didero's guarantees in the Spec should be thrown out?

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #5 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:48:31 PM »

Thanks for letting me know.

I would make these guys commit as what happens if many don't show up? If they are out of the the top ten you are most likely not going to get much money at the end of the year. Can guys in the OSS afford to race the next week if they blow a engine?

I remeber in CASCAR some teams couldn't afford to race the next week if they blew a engine or had a bad wreck as they payouts didn't justify the cost to compete the next week.

Maybe we should put it out to the OSS drivers and ask them to come and say what races theyplan on running.

Do any OSS drivers have like a major sponsor that they can be at all races no matter what happened to the car the week before?

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fourbarrelcarb · « **Reply #6 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:52:42 PM »

aaahhhhh mobil 1 always trying to stir the pot.....at least evan is asking legite questions

you can't make guys commit - things happen. even though the races are two weeks apart if you stuff it bad or blow a motor and don't have a spare you may miss the next race - or maybe there is a death in the family etc. etc. etc. life happens

typically you know who plans on running the whole series and who isn't - those questions are asked long before but once again things happen.

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #7 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:54:16 PM »

You have to stick to one guy doing the interviews and press releases as when you have two people doing it. It gets confusing to use fans.

I can see where you are coming from. I guess I would have to listen to Dave C as he is the overal boss.

Quote from: Mobil1fan on January 28, 2008, 10:44:56 PM

So you're saying Dave Didero's guarantees in the Spec should be thrown out?

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Mobil1fan · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:56:53 PM »

Quote from: fourbarrelcarb on January 28, 2008, 10:52:42 PM

aaahhhhh mobil 1 always trying to stir the pot.....at least evan is asking legite questions

How is it not a legitimate question? If everyones in agreement that you can't make guys commit to making it to a race, and that guaranteeing a certain number of cars is impossible, then why let someone go into a significant market and do just that?

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:56:59 PM »

I read the comments and I can see where he is coming from as I'm confused and that is the reason I do all press releases and interviews if there were any. Ok I had one in PRN many years ago.

We are doing good and lets not take shots at each other. I have my finger on the edit key. Just joking

Quote from: fourbarrelcarb on January 28, 2008, 10:52:42 PM

aaahhhhh mobil 1 always trying to stir the pot.....at least evan is asking legite questions

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #10 on:** January 28, 2008, 10:59:50 PM »

maybe we should go into the chat room?

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fourbarrelcarb · « **Reply #11 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:01:58 PM »

So you're saying Dave Didero's guarantees in the Spec should be thrown out?

how is that a legite question?

people are always asking how many cars........here's a thought

dave said he was being conservative maybe he would rather say 18 and have 24 show up........

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Mobil1fan · « **Reply #12 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:03:15 PM »

Well you just stepped up and said it wouldn't be right to guarantee anything, didn't you? If that's the case, then aren't you throwing out Mr. Didero's estimates?

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racerfan44 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:04:21 PM »

Hello everybody I suggest everybody listen to the interview when it is put on line generally it is a Wednesday.Then comment later.I did hear him say average car count 20 ,17 low,28-30 high. and 25 % increase from last year

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CanadianRacingOnline · « **Reply #14 on:** January 28, 2008, 11:06:10 PM »

See I think the problem is that this is not their full time jobs and they are not in touch with each other on every deal.

I guess you need another position and that is PR Guy or Gal and they handle all releases and interviews. Best way to make sure everything is the same.

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