Kamloops 2009 Fall Touring Car Classic Race info

FIVE7 · April 16, 2009, 12:37:12 AM

QuoteWe pass on deals for the ferry cost by lowering our entry fees to make it a bit more affordable, which has been used by others clubs now also, but started by IROCC.

For the record, I would like to say that the last couple of races that we have held here in Kamloops, have given the Island racers a discount by only charging them a one entry fee price no matter how many classes they ran in.

Quoteour club has grown and is growning, and a blast to be involved with, cause we all pitch in, and help every week after week

There is a difference between having 25+ members in a club and 6 or 8 members in a club. If a few miss a work party, for example, then we are only left with 2 or 3 to carry the load, not 20 or 22.

QuoteI gotta admit I really enjoy seeing the new people at our club when they get a plaque at our big races in the C or the D class, that does wonders for thier self asteem in the club, and keeps them coming back, while unless you are in the A in Kamloops you dont get nuthin....ever....

I can't ever remember going to a race where there are awards in the "D" Mains....if we gave out awards to racers in the "D" main our club would go broke!

QuoteBut I too, always drove home and added to the conversation about why do they not, like ever, make a trip down to support our race or races, when we pay the same cost to make their races.

I can only speak for myself, as I have done in the post above and wish not to repeat myself again. I try to encourage our members to attend your races but I can't hold a gun to their heads? They have work, family and other commitments and it is totally their decision and their's alone.

I do thank those who understand my position but for those few who have decided to critisize....give it a rest....you are beating a dead horse! I did the best I could given the calender restraints.

gotnitro · April 16, 2009, 01:13:42 AM

speed weekend i think everyone that entered a class had recieved a trophy, even the D. The horse just moved so i hit it again...

rcshadow · April 16, 2009, 01:22:50 AM

So thats your answer....hmmm...you know if you came to just ONE of our races you would see that people in lower classes CAN win trophys...EVERYONE in lower classes than the A get a trophy should try it out one time yourself never mind about convincing your other members to do it, we have only been doing this race for about 4-5 years.
You never even got the point about us giving a discount either, we did it to promote racing not get more entries Brent. Also our club is made up of 20- 30 ppl yes that is right, maybe cause of our frendly attitude, who knows, but it is a few core guys that pull off a huge race as speed weekend. I dont think your club would go broke if you had to spend a bit to get trophys or even door prizes for everyone, lets take the $30 - $35 dollars entry and alll the time you spend fundraising it must be in the budget for a set of brushes even huh?
I have not beaten a dead horse you obviously you dont get it do you?, its not about your race versus ours, its trying to bring a bunch of hobbiest together for mutual enjoyment of a common sport. Why do we show up in Chilliwack, why Kamloops, why have a dozen of us made the trip to Edmonton for a rain date race, we love to race, and we just love to race others. Maybe we are really spoiled with our races and the way we run them, and the turn out from Edmonton, and Vancouver, and Calgary racers, but only those that have been to our races can actually comment on them, have you even asked anyone about our races, that is not a member of our club, what did they say about it?
Does anyone know if Kelowna puts on an outdoor race? Lets try some where new.....

Blake · April 16, 2009, 01:40:06 AM

Yeesh, guys, let's end it now please. After this "roast", Brent and company will probably be too scared to show up here this summer!

Yes, of course we think we rule, and others drool, but there is something to be said for some humility and class. I know all too well that IROCCers wear their hearts on their sleeves (an admirable trait), but those hearts sure get vocal once in a while!

It'd be totally awesome to see Brent experience Speed Weekend first hand, but if it's not in the cards, then it's not it in the cards.

Blake

PS. Brent, my offer still stands.

jarrodH · April 16, 2009, 03:55:58 AM

Quote from: Blake on April 16, 2009, 01:40:06 AM
Yeesh, guys, let's end it now please. After this "roast", Brent and company will probably be too scared to show up here this summer!

Yes, of course we think we rule, and others drool, but there is something to be said for some humility and class. I know all too well that IROCCers wear their hearts on their sleeves (an admirable trait), but those hearts sure get vocal once in a while!

It'd be totally awesome to see Brent experience Speed Weekend first hand, but if it's not in the cards, then it's not it in the cards.

Blake

PS. Brent, my offer still stands.

blake beat me to it..lol

glen, u havin a bad week??..lol..or just get up on the wrong side of the bed??..jk

BigDawg · April 16, 2009, 10:35:15 AM

since there is no fall classic,or mid summer challenge as they now put it,can we change the format to sanich Days and just have a full on 2 day race? i remember last year a few van guys commented that they didn't even know we were racing for 2 days

Blake · April 16, 2009, 12:28:34 PM

Quote from: BigDawg on April 16, 2009, 10:35:15 AM
since there is no fall classic,or mid summer challenge as they now put it,can we change the format to sanich Days and just have a full on 2 day race? i remember last year a few van guys commented that they didn't even know we were racing for 2 days

It's a possibility Doug. The reason for the one-day trophy race format was to keep costs down for the Vancouver guys that were attending both Speed Weekend and CSD. There are also a few IROCCers that work on Saturdays so they would be impacted as well. The best thing to do would be to ask around both locally and in Vancouver to gauge interest.

Speaking of Vancouver, I'm hoping they host a Smackdown (or similar) asphalt race this summer so that we can get our road-trip on.

Blake

FIVE7 · April 16, 2009, 12:44:54 PM

Gees Glen, sounds like you and I need to sit down and have a little chat....LOL! FYI, I am the core guy who pulls off the big races here in Kamloops and pretty much "I" alone. It's "I" who writes to 50+ companies for prizes each year and "I" alone. It's "I" who organizes awards and pays upwards of $1500 each time and "I" alone. Shall I go on.....without bragging, many have said that this club would die if I quit.....that is something that moves me and enspires me to go on with what I do.

Also, I lowered the price of entry fees for the Island folks to help with the cost of the ferry which I think is a great reason to do it.

It never ever was about your race versus ours, don't know where that came from....just simply commenting on the false acusations shot at me and trying to defend myself.

I have respect for guys like Blake, Phil and Jody who have the decency to not shoot off their mouth without really knowing the facts. Sorry boys, that is all I have to say on this subject and I will now end it.

Brent

Blake · April 16, 2009, 04:39:06 PM

Hey Brent,

Just a FYI that you can take back to the Jason's, Doug, or others:

The trip that Craig, Daryl, Glenn, and Myself did up your way this past February ended up costing each of us about $75 for gas/ferry. I will find you good/free accommodation, and we will give you the usual deal on entry fee ($30 total). If work commitments are an issue, you could even work the day on Friday, get a little sleep, and leave Kamloops at 3AM to make the first boat over on Saturday morning. You will be home late Sunday night.

So anyway, please pass that along, and keep it in mind. It's fairly doable with four in a vehicle.

Blake

PS. I don't envy the one-man-show system you are facing. From what I've seen, Jason Mardon and Rick seem to provide a lot of help, but you definitely need more than that to help balance the load. We are very fortunate to have the group that we do. Everyone here is unbelievably passionate about racing as you can tell!

PPS. Glenn would probably be the first person in the club to offer you a spare bedroom if you come down - no joke.

rcshadow · April 17, 2009, 02:47:12 AM

Your right Blake......

Gorden · July 16, 2009, 04:17:58 PM

QuoteWith this being said, I am officially announcing the date change of this race to be held on the weekend of September 18th to 20th, 2009. This is only 2 weeks after our CORCS Final but we will all pull together as a club and be ready for this race. I know this will please most racers but I appologize to those who cannot make this date or for any plans that have to be changed due to this rescheduling

it looks like they have changed the date for this race

http://www.rctech.net/forum/6075860-post20.html

weekend camper · July 16, 2009, 04:53:00 PM

the full thread is a better read.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/canadian-r-c-scene/311305-kamloops-mid-summer-challenge-road-race-aug-1st-2nd-2.html

weekend camper · July 16, 2009, 05:14:34 PM

I was just wondering if any IROCC'ers were thinking of going up with the new date announcement?

atm, my plan is to roll the vacation time into the Vancouver race at the end of August, so no FTC for me.

Blake · July 16, 2009, 06:42:14 PM

Quote from: weekend camper on July 16, 2009, 05:14:34 PM
I was just wondering if any IROCC'ers were thinking of going up with the new date announcement?

atm, my plan is to roll the vacation time into the Vancouver race at the end of August, so no FTC for me.

Brent called me last night for a heart-to-heart. He said he was considering moving the race back to the usual time in Sept. I told him that the Sept date would make it *possible* for us to attend. Obviously, due to recent events, some of us may or may not be up for the trip again.

I will attend. I personally am passed the one-way relationship. I like to race in Kamloops, the road-trip is a ton of fun, and the gas/hotel cost is really very low when you get groups of four guys travelling together. I will have my van available for this race for anyone that wants to come along and I will plan on leaving on the Friday morning as usual.

I will be attending Vancouver's race as well of course - but that one is really easy since it doesn't require any days off work.

Blake