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Rick Crist
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Tim Blaney
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| Keith Bridgeman wrote: | | I think maybe the Supernationals is really starting to overshadow this event. Also you have those that are in a points chase and others that are getting ready for the Supernationals using this race. I'm guessing that old economy thing might have a say in this to. |
OK, I am probably going to get an angry-gram from my friends at Stars but the Stars Final has never overshadowed the SuperNationals - even in it's leanest years. |
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Vince Mandarino
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| Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: not racing |
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Lorenzo Mandarino is not racing.
Both Lorenzo and Peter from Pserra, called the Stars office three weeks ago to advice of the cancellation, left messages and got no return call,
i am sure Peter still wants a full entry refund from stars.
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Keith Bridgeman
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| Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:54 am Post subject: |
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| Tim Blaney wrote: | | Keith Bridgeman wrote: | | I think maybe the Supernationals is really starting to overshadow this event. Also you have those that are in a points chase and others that are getting ready for the Supernationals using this race. I'm guessing that old economy thing might have a say in this to. |
OK, I am probably going to get an angry-gram from my friends at Stars but the Stars Final has never overshadowed the SuperNationals - even in it's leanest years. |
I agree with that, I think its even more so now though.
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Tim Blaney
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| The other part of the attendence equation is the current financail problems we have. In the past few weeks, the market has dropped 4,000 points. If you were on the fence about going which a lot of people are this late in the year anyway, you probably opted to stay home. I can't remember a season final that set attendence records be it Stars of the PMT. |
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Rob Howden
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I think the primary reason for the low turnout is three-fold.
#1 - There is no doubt that SuperNationals have always overshadowed the National Finals in Vegas. Putting the finale in Vegas where it could be directly compared to the SuperNats, which had a five-year headstart, was just a bad move. Add in the fact that the open concept of the SuperNats allows everyone come to play, and that the Stars finale is further hindered because its the end of the season-long program, means that the draw is more widespread. This will lead to a difference in numbers because they are simply different events. In every series I've ever covered or participated in, the entry numbers have dwindled heading to the finale. That's not a support plea for Stars, that's a fact.
#2 - With what I just stated kept in mind, season-long support for a multi-race series is at an all-time low. I'm very surprised by the number of teams and drivers that bail out early when a title is not in the cards. Numbers have always fallen near the end of a season, but the combination of the high travel costs and the alarming lack of committment to driver development over success means that some people are leaving the series as soon as they have a bad weekend.
#3 - The SuperNationals will also enjoy a large draw thanks to the fact that it is a one-off event that can attact drivers from all over the country for a single race. Even the local or regional competitor can budget to afford a trip to Vegas for a race like the SuperNats. It's the biggest draw in sprint karting right now, no question. The funny thing is, I expect to see the drivers who are running here at the Stars National Finals dominating the top-10 at the SuperNats. Everyone is going to the SuperNats, but the best of the lot will be here at the Speedway this weekend. The diehard superstars will run the Stars program through to the end.
Just some random thoughts...
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Jason Lee
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| Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: |
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| Rick Crist wrote: | | Pastor Todd Bolton wrote: | | ……… |
| Reverend Greg Wright wrote: | | ……… |
| Deacon and board member Keith Bridgeman wrote: | | ……… |
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I thought church wasn’t until Sunday |
Rick if you were not so transparent for your love of cars over karts your post might hold more value.
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Jason Berry
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| Good Luck to all drivers powered by SwedeTech. More Good Luck to Reine Persson and the new Comer K80 he has with him. |
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David Cole
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| Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: |
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The first three sessions are now in the books with lunch taking place. The final three begin at 12:30 with EKN updates to come in the final two sessions for all the classes.
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Rob Howden
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EKN Trackside Live: Friday Practice
Now that we're past the lunch break, the drivers are back on-track to start putting down real lap times. I spoke with several drivers this morning who said that the track was very dirty, not surprising considering the fact that it is a temporary circuit that utlizies both the infield road course and access roads. There was very little grip for the first couple of sessions, but the rubber is starting to go down in places and the times are falling.
David will post the immediate top-10s from the final two sessions of the day and we'll prep and post the full results from the final two sessions when everything gets wrapped up for the day.
We have the awards banquet tonight and we'll be taping a Happy Hour podcast there as well.
Stay tuned for continued coverage...
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Art Carpenter
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Good Luck KARTEL MOTORSPORTS/TOP KART USA. Wish I was there with you all.
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David Cole
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Here are your UNOFFICIAL Cadet Practice 5 Top-Ten:
1. Luis Tyrrell - 55.108
2. Brenden Baker
3. Mason Chelootz
4. Zane Smith
5. Mitchell Griffin
6. Andrew Murray
7. Broc Yocom
8. Trent Hindman
9. James Armitage
10. Slater Stowell
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Here are your UNOFFICIAL TaG Practice 5 Top-Ten:
1. Kyle Wiegand - 48.046
2. Michael Hogg
3. Joey Licata Jr.
4. Scott Saunders
5. Chris Scribner
6. Chris Wehrheim
7. Andrick Zeen
8. Neil McCoy
9. Joey Wimsett
10. Will Martindale
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Here are your UNOFFICIAL TaG ICC Practice 5 Top-Ten:
1. Bryan Eady - 46.384
2. Michael Hogg
3. Jose Zanella
4. Scott Campbell
5. Don McGregor
6. Jayson Clunie
7. Curtis Cooksey
8. Daryle Redliin
9. Chris Perreault
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Here are your UNOFFICIAL JICA Practice 5 Top-Ten:
1. Tyler Thomas - 48.742
2. Phil DeLaO
3. Brett Felkins
4. Taylor Miinch
5. Louie Pagano
6. Dylan Kwasniewski
7. Tristan DeGrand
8. Miles Maroney
9. Tatiana Calderon
10. Spencer Pigot
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