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aslowdodge
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yep that was the year and that was THE race of the night. Isn't there a video of it floating around?
I'm not part of the planning this year, but it sounds like they got a better time to do it than last year which was during the day. They have a night time spot at sacto now.
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aslowdodge
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Originally posted by 2stangs69-91:
what started out as a fun little get together was ruined when somebody wanted to make money off the event...my car was down at the time with alot of others. I am not going to go race a event put on buy a LS1 group. That is just me speaking since nobody gives me money to race I get to chose ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
you're entitled to do whatever you think is right. Nor cal LS1 is a club. They are registered as a non profit organization, have liability insurance they pay for, and they fronted the money. There is no reason for them not to want to make money for the club. I know they took almost every penny in the club's treasury and risked it to put on an event. Had the event failed the club would have lost all their funds that they saved up for club members that were made from dues and putting on autox events. It's not like the people in charge were pocketing the money themselves. It is not uncommon for a club to have an event to raise funds for the club. A year ago they had a dyno day and charged for it. The funds were donated to cytic fibrosis foundation.
If you yourself had a club and took out more than 5 grand to rent the track, medical crew, security, workers, etc, would you do it for free?
That's like telling the people running the ca fords show coming up they shouldn't charge because you think they are trying to turn a profit for themselves. Who's paying for the location, trophies, etc. Man-I'm never going to buy girlscout cookies because I know they make money on them. Maybe you should tell sacto not to charge either because they wanna make a profit too.
Like I said, You can do whatever you think is right. I just wanted to show you the other side. If you can afford to put on the event yourself, put in the time to organize it where no one has to pay (that way there's no accusations from others that you are trying to make a profit), then you should do it. You will have a tremendous showing, no doubt about that. And you will be doing a great thing for both ford and gm camps.
But if you can appreciate what clubs or organizations do to put on an event both time wise and moneywise, then hopefully you will go and represent ford and the next event.
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last dyno on 100 shot-770rwhp/908lb torque
tree stump pulling anyone?
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Originally posted by aslowdodge:
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Originally posted by 2stangs69-91:
what started out as a fun little get together was ruined when somebody wanted to make money off the event...my car was down at the time with alot of others. I am not going to go race a event put on buy a LS1 group. That is just me speaking since nobody gives me money to race I get to chose
you're entitled to do whatever you think is right. Nor cal LS1 is a club. They are registered as a non profit organization, have liability insurance they pay for, and they fronted the money. There is no reason for them not to want to make money for the club. I know they took almost every penny in the club's treasury and risked it to put on an event. Had the event failed the club would have lost all their funds that they saved up for club members that were made from dues and putting on autox events. It's not like the people in charge were pocketing the money themselves. It is not uncommon for a club to have an event to raise funds for the club. A year ago they had a dyno day and charged for it. The funds were donated to cytic fibrosis foundation.
If you yourself had a club and took out more than 5 grand to rent the track, medical crew, security, workers, etc, would you do it for free?
That's like telling the people running the ca fords show coming up they shouldn't charge because you think they are trying to turn a profit for themselves. Who's paying for the location, trophies, etc. Man-I'm never going to buy girlscout cookies because I know they make money on them. Maybe you should tell sacto not to charge either because they wanna make a profit too.
Like I said, You can do whatever you think is right. I just wanted to show you the other side. If you can afford to put on the event yourself, put in the time to organize it where no one has to pay (that way there's no accusations from others that you are trying to make a profit), then you should do it. You will have a tremendous showing, no doubt about that. And you will be doing a great thing for both ford and gm camps.
But if you can appreciate what clubs or organizations do to put on an event both time wise and moneywise, then hopefully you will go and represent ford and the next event.
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it seemed like last years event was decent, it was just at a shitty time, and ford didnt show up big, but ford still cleaned up ![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif)
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Wildfire532FB
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We'll be there this year if we can get our Procharger fixed from over reving.
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2stangs69-91
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Nobody had to put up money for the event. That was the beauty of it.It was two groups getting together having fun at a grudge. If my car would have been running last year I probably would have showed up.
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aslowdodge
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Originally posted by 2stangs69-91:
Nobody had to put up money for the event. That was the beauty of it.It was two groups getting together having fun at a grudge. If my car would have been running last year I probably would have showed up.
Okay, I think I see where you are coming from. You are refering to the grudge TWO years ago, not last years. Last year was the year Nor cal had to pony up 5 grand to rent the track. Two years ago they just ran during the regular sacto races. It was pretty confusing and there was some work involved but I don't think any awards or prizes were given out.
Last year Nor cal put up 5 grand and rented the track privately ( no imports or other cars, just the racers involved) They also gave out trophies and cash prizes to the winners.
Liee i said, I am sure a free event would go over well. If you would take the time to work out the matches, record the times, coordinate with track officials and do it for free so no one paid more than the 45 bucks for normal racing, it might go over well.
But for a few bucks more than the $45 you'd normally pay, you could go to nor cals event, have everything organized, the track privately rented just for you so it's just gm vs ford race after race ( no other cars there), get fed a bbq lunch, and have a chance to win trophies and cash awards. Personally I'd pay the few extra bucks because I'd pay more than the amount they charge to normally run a grugde night and for food and drinks.
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last dyno on 100 shot-770rwhp/908lb torque
tree stump pulling anyone?
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Hope this goes well this year.
[ June 22, 2005, 05:57 AM: Message edited by: season'd 88 ]
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dame94
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Originally posted by 2stangs69-91:
what started out as a fun little get together was ruined when somebody wanted to make money off the event...my car was down at the time with alot of others. I am not going to go race a event put on buy a LS1 group. That is just me speaking since nobody gives me money to race I get to chose
First of all.... are you aware of how much money it cost to rent out sacramento raceway? (over $5000) Did you know that besides money you also need insurance? (which as a non profit - we actually have) did you know we also handed out CASH MONEY, AND real nice trophies last year? .... if you dont want to race at our event thats FINE....... if you think its easy to put on such an event: PLEASE go ahead and try.
I came on here before ( a few months ago) and openly invited ALL of you guys to our event this year (sept 10th) and what happened? my thread got deleted.....
We are NOT making fun at the low turnout from you guys last year- that WAS an issue that was brought up- but were letting the past stay in the past!
were out there to HAVE FUN, not to play silly games with anyone....... again, if you guys wanna come out- feel free...... sept 10th.
Damian
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bunchmyfunky
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Originally posted by dame94:
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Originally posted by 2stangs69-91:
what started out as a fun little get together was ruined when somebody wanted to make money off the event...my car was down at the time with alot of others. I am not going to go race a event put on buy a LS1 group. That is just me speaking since nobody gives me money to race I get to chose
First of all.... are you aware of how much money it cost to rent out sacramento raceway? (over $5000) Did you know that besides money you also need insurance? (which as a non profit - we actually have) did you know we also handed out CASH MONEY, AND real nice trophies last year? .... if you dont want to race at our event thats FINE....... if you think its easy to put on such an event: PLEASE go ahead and try.
I came on here before ( a few months ago) and openly invited ALL of you guys to our event this year (sept 10th) and what happened? my thread got deleted.....
We are NOT making fun at the low turnout from you guys last year- that WAS an issue that was brought up- but were letting the past stay in the past!
were out there to HAVE FUN, not to play silly games with anyone....... again, if you guys wanna come out- feel free...... sept 10th.
Damian
Norcal LS1 President
Damian PM the details of the event and I will make a post for it. I was trying to get them off of the norcal-ls1 site but your forms are throwing a DB error.
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aslowdodge
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I know that we had some issues a little while back on our site. It should be okay now
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last dyno on 100 shot-770rwhp/908lb torque
tree stump pulling anyone?
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2stangs69-91
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thanks for making me aware over and over again how much it costs to put on the race LOL. It has been posted enough I think everybody knows. I also know I raced the Westcoast Fords race at Sac this year and it was 40.00 dollars to run the brackets. Post your details again maybe it will fly over here.
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aslowdodge
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sorry to repost it, for some reason you just didn't seem to get it, so even if it gets reposted, it still won't fly with you so we'll stop.
To run an organized race with ford vs gm with cash payouts & trophies and bbq, and exclusive private rental of the track, I'd say you got a good deal for $40 bucks. I don't know how west coast fords could afford it, but they must have had connections to get a lower rate than Nor cal because at the price that nor cal is charging, there isn't that much profit. I'd say if your getting all that for less than nor cal, then I don't blame you for running that event over Nor cal. But compare apples to apples,if west coast fords didn't provide everything, than you can't say Nor cal is neccessarily overpriced.
Too bad, it looks like with your cars you could have made some $$ & won a trophy.
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last dyno on 100 shot-770rwhp/908lb torque
tree stump pulling anyone?
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when where? how much?..
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Why all the talk of previous years races? ![[Confused]](confused.gif) If you wanna run this year, DO IT.
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2stangs69-91
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I started the topic because I am interested in the race ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Sept 10, 2005...calendar marked.
Now how can I bride my wife into letting me go!!!
haha
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twisted54
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2Stangs...we've got us a race going!!!
You: member number 1951, Oct 2002, 1044 posts.
Me: member number 1981, Oct 2002, 1103 posts.
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2stangs69-91
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LOL kind funny if you think about it.......1045
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F8LPONY
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Glad that's all cleared up. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Hope to see you guys out there. Maybe there will be a Lightning I can play with in my new truck.
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Jeff S
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Glad that's all cleared up.
Hope to see you guys out there. Maybe there will be a Lightning I can play with in my new truck.
I'll be there in my Lightning.
[ June 23, 2005, 03:52 PM: Message edited by: Jeff S ]
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F8LPONY
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I'll be there in my Lightning.
GAH! It had to be you. Why not some noob that doesn't know his way around a Ford? LOL
If I get lucky it'll be running by then. I won't be legal to race in the event but maybe an exibition pass or 2.
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Looking forward to this event count me in!! ![[dance]](graemlins/dance.gif)
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i dont know what i have to do to get in, but my car is done and he is starving for some CHEVY'S!
count me in.
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Jeff S
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Originally posted by Jeff S:
I'll be there in my Lightning.
GAH! It had to be you. Why not some noob that doesn't know his way around a Ford? LOL
If I get lucky it'll be running by then. I won't be legal to race in the event but maybe an exibition pass or 2.
What is not legal about your truck and what are you hoping to run?
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Is everything still on track for 10/10...I picked up another bottle just in case...
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