Driver websites

Larry Ferguson · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2001 8:25 am Post subject: Driver websites

With the kart racing in America getting more and more attention, and the possiblilties of exposure for young drivers on the increase, how many kart racers are taking advantage of the internet by having their own websites? Also, what type of responses are you seeing by having a personal website?

Chris Ortenburger · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2001 11:21 am Post subject: Driver websites

I think there there are currently several drivers who have their own websites. I know that EKN is also working around the clock to unveil a service which will allow drivers to have their own domain-name website, under the EKN website.

If you are interested in some websites, you can see the following:

www.landonyee.com
www.jasonbowles.com
www.rennortenburger.com

last but not least:
www.chrisortenburger.com

Glenn Holland · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2001 11:24 am Post subject: Driver websites

Larry, as I see it, few drivers are really taking advantage of the web. Many drivers have sites, but that's only part of the picture. Site quality, functionality, timeliness in content, and visibility are the issues that usaully aren't addressed correctly.

As for our offering, we are getting very close to unvieling it. We have four drivers, using the first four of our site designs, set to have their sites up within a few weeks. I think it will be a great thing for the drivers, as we can direct traffic to them that no one else can. It won't be cheap, but it won't be expensive either. A great value.

We'll see if people think the same...

Glenn

Glenn Holland · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2001 11:27 am Post subject: Driver websites

And wait until you see glennholland.com!

Pete Van Ginkel · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2001 12:46 pm Post subject: Driver websites

I want one!
Pete

Larry Ferguson · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2001 1:25 pm Post subject: Driver websites

Didn't know what to expect on this one. I was still drunk and just wanted to type something up. However, since the boys will be offering this service SOMEDAY, maybe it was good timing. How about keeping this one up for the unveiling? Maybe it will light a fuse. Thanks.
Larry
Randolph Ferguson Motorsports
http://hometown.aol.com/rfmotorsports

Chris Ortenburger · Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2001 2:35 pm Post subject: Driver websites

I am still a big fan of:

http://www.chrisortenburger.com

Chuck Bunnell · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2001 7:38 am Post subject: Driver websites

Seems to me most "driver" sites fail to show what they've done to support their sponsors other than showing up at the track and collecting trophies. Now I'm in the process of becoming an old fart who shows up to spend money and dream so maybe I'm getting cynical, but I think many are missing half of the marketing picture and are too busy bragging about themselves.

Russ McGrane · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2001 7:50 am Post subject: Driver websites

A nice example is Dustin Courter's site
www.dustincourter.com

Russ

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Glenn Holland · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2001 7:58 am Post subject: Driver websites

Chuck,

I see where you're coming from, but I think the drivers that 'get it right' and support their sponsors are going to generally be the ones who will go further.

G.

quote:
Originally posted by Chuck Bunnell:
Seems to me most "driver" sites fail to show what they've done to support their sponsors other than showing up at the track and collecting trophies.

Chaz Clover · Joined: 18 Jul 2001 Posts: 879

This is right up my alley. I have a ton of driver sites listed on KartMonster.

Steve Welk has a real good site.

The Brazilians take their karting on the web very seriously. Among the best are:

Atila Abreau
Marcelo Thomaz
Sérgio Jimenez
Fernando Rees
Augusto Junior

Check those out.

Roger Caddell · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2001 12:34 pm Post subject: Driver websites

Here are a couple we like!
www.andrewcaddell.com

www.victorylanedata.com

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John Scott · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2001 12:50 pm Post subject: Driver websites

quote:
Originally posted by Larry Ferguson:
With the kart racing in America getting more and more attention, and the possiblilties of exposure for young drivers on the increase, how many kart racers are taking advantage of the internet by having their own websites? Also, what type of responses are you seeing by having a personal website?

http://scottracing.net includes driver data for Carl, Kristen and some of our future drivers. We have had it up for two years and get a fair amount of traffic and several emails inquiring about for sale stuff. We have also had our sponsors tell us they have gotten some traffic from our site as well.

Drew Cleaver · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2001 2:10 pm Post subject: Driver websites

www.vmaxracing.cjb.net

Where do I start in getting a new .com address?

Thanks,
Drew Cleaver

Jeff Welch · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2001 4:40 pm Post subject: Driver websites

quote:
Originally posted by Drew Cleaver:
www.vmaxracing.cjb.net

Where do I start in getting a new .com address?

Thanks,
Drew Cleaver

There are web companies out there (http://www.register.com comes to mind, I'm sure there are several others) that will sell you a .com address. I think they cost somewhere around $35, a one-time fee I believe.

Jeff Welch
Weltek Racing

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