View Poll Results: What type of meet interests you the most?
Track meet at VIR
10
40.00%
Social meet in Baltimore
15
60.00%
Voters: 25. You may not vote on this poll
East Coast Mega Meet Part II?
03-05-15, 04:12 PM
#31
03-05-15, 04:22 PM
#32
The track is more rewarding, but also more expensive, more of a time commitment, and farther away for just about everyone. Now, don't get me wrong, personally I would like to do it, but as for planning a big meet, that's tough. I suspect a track meet may be a smaller event.
So, Vijay, let's exchange some emails and start getting the particulars nailed down! We can definitely get this coordinated like we did with the last one, and I'd appreciate the help!
So, Vijay, let's exchange some emails and start getting the particulars nailed down! We can definitely get this coordinated like we did with the last one, and I'd appreciate the help!
03-06-15, 12:25 PM
#33
What if we could have the best of both option????.........
So, I reached out to some of my contacts about VIR. Sikky is actually sponsoring an event at VIR in the beginning of May. http://hyper-fest.com/
I proposed a plan to the event organizers/VIR. Basically saying that if I were to assemble or organize a large group of ISF's to cruise down there and meet at the track could we get some sort of special incentive or package deal. Since it's a normal race weekend with all kinds of motorsports stuff going on there is a gate fee. Now, knowing their is power in numbers I suggested maybe allowing us to do a couple parade laps around the track in between one of the race groups in return for bringing in a big crowd of ISF's. I got a "hmmm, that could work" so as far as I'm concerned we might be able to pull that off. Now, for the guys that already do track days this isnt going to be enough track time to get your fix but for the guy that's never been on track it's pretty awesome to see what it's like from the driver seat. For the hardcore guy that weekend they will be doing their hyperdrive thing where they let you go out for a set amount of time and basically have a lapping day etc that could be paid for seperate. For those that have attended a NASA sanctioned racing event this is like the HPDE stuff at a very entry level. The only way I can get this pulled off is if we can get some solid #'s of ISF's together. For that matter it may make more sense to open this up to all Lexus models to make sure we have enough people. Basically if we can get a large amount they will even rope off our own area in the infield. It was also suggested that the entry for this would need to be a pre sold ticket to participate so they know how many people are coming and can plan accordingly. Now I know this is potentially a logistical nightmare but at this stage it's all just talk. For now think on that one and let me know. Feedback and suggestions welcome.
If all else fails we are all for a BBQ and meet in Bmore at JE!!!!!!
So, I reached out to some of my contacts about VIR. Sikky is actually sponsoring an event at VIR in the beginning of May. http://hyper-fest.com/
I proposed a plan to the event organizers/VIR. Basically saying that if I were to assemble or organize a large group of ISF's to cruise down there and meet at the track could we get some sort of special incentive or package deal. Since it's a normal race weekend with all kinds of motorsports stuff going on there is a gate fee. Now, knowing their is power in numbers I suggested maybe allowing us to do a couple parade laps around the track in between one of the race groups in return for bringing in a big crowd of ISF's. I got a "hmmm, that could work" so as far as I'm concerned we might be able to pull that off. Now, for the guys that already do track days this isnt going to be enough track time to get your fix but for the guy that's never been on track it's pretty awesome to see what it's like from the driver seat. For the hardcore guy that weekend they will be doing their hyperdrive thing where they let you go out for a set amount of time and basically have a lapping day etc that could be paid for seperate. For those that have attended a NASA sanctioned racing event this is like the HPDE stuff at a very entry level. The only way I can get this pulled off is if we can get some solid #'s of ISF's together. For that matter it may make more sense to open this up to all Lexus models to make sure we have enough people. Basically if we can get a large amount they will even rope off our own area in the infield. It was also suggested that the entry for this would need to be a pre sold ticket to participate so they know how many people are coming and can plan accordingly. Now I know this is potentially a logistical nightmare but at this stage it's all just talk. For now think on that one and let me know. Feedback and suggestions welcome.
If all else fails we are all for a BBQ and meet in Bmore at JE!!!!!!
03-06-15, 01:03 PM
#34
What if we could have the best of both option????.........
So, I reached out to some of my contacts about VIR. Sikky is actually sponsoring an event at VIR in the beginning of May. http://hyper-fest.com/
I proposed a plan to the event organizers/VIR. Basically saying that if I were to assemble or organize a large group of ISF's to cruise down there and meet at the track could we get some sort of special incentive or package deal. Since it's a normal race weekend with all kinds of motorsports stuff going on there is a gate fee. Now, knowing their is power in numbers I suggested maybe allowing us to do a couple parade laps around the track in between one of the race groups in return for bringing in a big crowd of ISF's. I got a "hmmm, that could work" so as far as I'm concerned we might be able to pull that off. Now, for the guys that already do track days this isnt going to be enough track time to get your fix but for the guy that's never been on track it's pretty awesome to see what it's like from the driver seat. For the hardcore guy that weekend they will be doing their hyperdrive thing where they let you go out for a set amount of time and basically have a lapping day etc that could be paid for seperate. For those that have attended a NASA sanctioned racing event this is like the HPDE stuff at a very entry level. The only way I can get this pulled off is if we can get some solid #'s of ISF's together. For that matter it may make more sense to open this up to all Lexus models to make sure we have enough people. Basically if we can get a large amount they will even rope off our own area in the infield. It was also suggested that the entry for this would need to be a pre sold ticket to participate so they know how many people are coming and can plan accordingly. Now I know this is potentially a logistical nightmare but at this stage it's all just talk. For now think on that one and let me know. Feedback and suggestions welcome.
If all else fails we are all for a BBQ and meet in Bmore at JE!!!!!!
So, I reached out to some of my contacts about VIR. Sikky is actually sponsoring an event at VIR in the beginning of May. http://hyper-fest.com/
I proposed a plan to the event organizers/VIR. Basically saying that if I were to assemble or organize a large group of ISF's to cruise down there and meet at the track could we get some sort of special incentive or package deal. Since it's a normal race weekend with all kinds of motorsports stuff going on there is a gate fee. Now, knowing their is power in numbers I suggested maybe allowing us to do a couple parade laps around the track in between one of the race groups in return for bringing in a big crowd of ISF's. I got a "hmmm, that could work" so as far as I'm concerned we might be able to pull that off. Now, for the guys that already do track days this isnt going to be enough track time to get your fix but for the guy that's never been on track it's pretty awesome to see what it's like from the driver seat. For the hardcore guy that weekend they will be doing their hyperdrive thing where they let you go out for a set amount of time and basically have a lapping day etc that could be paid for seperate. For those that have attended a NASA sanctioned racing event this is like the HPDE stuff at a very entry level. The only way I can get this pulled off is if we can get some solid #'s of ISF's together. For that matter it may make more sense to open this up to all Lexus models to make sure we have enough people. Basically if we can get a large amount they will even rope off our own area in the infield. It was also suggested that the entry for this would need to be a pre sold ticket to participate so they know how many people are coming and can plan accordingly. Now I know this is potentially a logistical nightmare but at this stage it's all just talk. For now think on that one and let me know. Feedback and suggestions welcome.
If all else fails we are all for a BBQ and meet in Bmore at JE!!!!!!
But, the question is whether or not we can get a large enough group to make it worth their while in a short period of time. Do you have a sense of how many people they would need to commit in order for them to give us a section where we can rope off and access to the track between sessions? Are we talking 10 ISFs? More?
If this is an option, how many out there reading this would be interested in doing something like this? I think I could make May 2nd work with my schedule, though something later in the summer would be even better. Is there any chance that we could set something like this up for a later date so we can plan it and get more participation?
03-06-15, 03:15 PM
#35
Actually the only thing holding that back seems to be the timing. May 2nd will be here awfully quickly. But I think it is a fantastic idea. Just like you said, we could do our meet up as well as do a few "parade laps" on the track to just get a little taste as to what it would be like, and for those that want to really run the track at speed, they could sign up for the hyperfest event separately. I think that sounds like a fantastic idea!
But, the question is whether or not we can get a large enough group to make it worth their while in a short period of time. Do you have a sense of how many people they would need to commit in order for them to give us a section where we can rope off and access to the track between sessions? Are we talking 10 ISFs? More?
If this is an option, how many out there reading this would be interested in doing something like this? I think I could make May 2nd work with my schedule, though something later in the summer would be even better. Is there any chance that we could set something like this up for a later date so we can plan it and get more participation?
But, the question is whether or not we can get a large enough group to make it worth their while in a short period of time. Do you have a sense of how many people they would need to commit in order for them to give us a section where we can rope off and access to the track between sessions? Are we talking 10 ISFs? More?
If this is an option, how many out there reading this would be interested in doing something like this? I think I could make May 2nd work with my schedule, though something later in the summer would be even better. Is there any chance that we could set something like this up for a later date so we can plan it and get more participation?
03-07-15, 10:19 AM
#39
I think we've had the poll up long enough and it seems that although it isn't an overwhelming margin, people are more interested in a summer meet at JE. Understanding that things never get done if we just talk about it and don't start making plans, I'm going to proceed with the plans for setting up the summer meet! If people want a VIR meet as well, either in May or some other time, they can definitely set up plans for that. I think we have a better chance at getting a large group of us together if we meet in Baltimore and don't make tracking a condition precedent.
Looking forward to it!
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