Texas Race - might be cancelled soon
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Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Houston, TX
Texas Race - might be cancelled soon Guys, we aren't seeing the support we require for this final event to happen. The race is scheduled for Sat, Nov 12th at San Antonio Raceway.
We have only received 16 prepaid entries so far ($25 each).
We have had two 'interested' Title Sponsors change their mind on us. ($2500)
We have not received a class co-sponsor for Pro-Mod ($1000)
There was a huge response of interested people that said they would come race at this event, since the Thunder Shootout was cancelled. We are not seeing evidence of this yet.
The race will most likely be cancelled this Saturday, unless one of two things happen:
1. receive 50 prepaid entries
-or-
2. secure a Title Sponsor
To any interested Sponsors, this event will be covered by GM High Tech Performance magazine, and we typically get 4-6 pages of coverage. The event will be named after your shop/company. Sponsors are NOT required to provide any staff or do any event organizing. We handle all of that for you. We need to know something by this Friday.
Here is the link to the event forum: https://ls1tech.com/forums/southwest-showdown-hosted-ls1tech-com-106/
Thanks,
Tony
We have only received 16 prepaid entries so far ($25 each).
We have had two 'interested' Title Sponsors change their mind on us. ($2500)
We have not received a class co-sponsor for Pro-Mod ($1000)
There was a huge response of interested people that said they would come race at this event, since the Thunder Shootout was cancelled. We are not seeing evidence of this yet.
The race will most likely be cancelled this Saturday, unless one of two things happen:
1. receive 50 prepaid entries
-or-
2. secure a Title Sponsor
To any interested Sponsors, this event will be covered by GM High Tech Performance magazine, and we typically get 4-6 pages of coverage. The event will be named after your shop/company. Sponsors are NOT required to provide any staff or do any event organizing. We handle all of that for you. We need to know something by this Friday.
Here is the link to the event forum: https://ls1tech.com/forums/southwest-showdown-hosted-ls1tech-com-106/
Thanks,
Tony
With the amount of fast Texas LS1 F bodies, i'd figure this race would be a "sure thing" on texas entries alone??
Surely there is more local support to kick this race off than just the 16 entries.
Just tell em its going to be a street race at night type of race
Surely there is more local support to kick this race off than just the 16 entries.
Just tell em its going to be a street race at night type of race
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Guys, I am trying to make it to the race...but all of the custom fabrication is slowing me down. Not to mention the fact that it is REALLY far away.
However, I would be willing to donate some $$$ if I knew there was going to be a big turnout of LS1 cars...esecially in the Extreme Modified and Outlaw Modified classes.
Tony/PSJ, shoot me a PM if we get a decent number of payed registrations and I will toss some $$$ in the ring. I bet there are a few other people here that would do the same.
However, I would be willing to donate some $$$ if I knew there was going to be a big turnout of LS1 cars...esecially in the Extreme Modified and Outlaw Modified classes.
Tony/PSJ, shoot me a PM if we get a decent number of payed registrations and I will toss some $$$ in the ring. I bet there are a few other people here that would do the same.
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Houston, TX
Guys, we have the funds to secure the track. We need car count to justify the payouts and to attract sponsors. Without car count or participation, these races aren't a worthwhile investment. These races have been covered on TV and in the magazines, but it seems like pulling teeth to get 100+ cars to show up and race.
I'll bet if we had a bench racing event, the track bleachers would hit capacity
I'll bet if we had a bench racing event, the track bleachers would hit capacity
Thread Starter
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by longrange4u
Tony... sooo what about if I could get a joint venture of Buisness and F-body club donation that meets the 2500$ requirement?
Originally Posted by Parker TX
somebody sponser this event....before I have to come up with the money and have a race held in my name. 
You and my bro Toonz also.... h ah ah a love the avatar BTW.... i think ill go try it h ah ah aha ha
Kyle