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Post by seeingred on Jun 9, 2019 19:26:21 GMT -6
After Accelaquarter announced it was closing on it's Facebook page
earlier this spring some of the comments from racers amazed me
but not in a good way lol
with that said , I seen a comment from a racer saying the owner
should pay the gold card holders money since they won't be able
to use them this year since the track isn't opening .
this seems unreasonable to me
am I wrong ?
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Post by p518 on Jun 10, 2019 5:14:06 GMT -6
You're not wrong. If the owner had to close (which it's likely financial reasons) then the racers will just have to accept that.
Asking for a refund for the 'Gold' cards and wanting money from the owner when obviously they may not have it, is like kicking a guy when they are already down on the ground.
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Post by jeremy341a on Jun 10, 2019 6:40:45 GMT -6
I disagree. Last year the racers entered points knowing one of the prizes was a gold card that had a value of several hundred dollars. They spent their money to win a prize now they don’t get it. It’s no different than if their check bounced imo. From what I understand the owner has plenty of $
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Post by seeingred on Jun 10, 2019 7:28:20 GMT -6
I disagree. Last year the racers entered points knowing one of the prizes was a gold card that had a value of several hundred dollars. They spent their money to win a prize now they don’t get it. It’s no different than if their check bounced imo. From what I understand the owner has plenty of $ A lot of people knew Frank almost shut the track down last season , after the money he lost already you have to cut bait some time . When Gateway closed I doubt they gave anyone money for their " Gold Card" It's not personal it's business |
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Post by jeremy341a on Jun 10, 2019 8:13:37 GMT -6
It is business. I pay my debt. I don’t tell people I’m going to give them something I’m not just to trick them into spending more money with me. They supported the track in good faith and were stolen from.
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Post by 548h on Jun 10, 2019 8:26:03 GMT -6
I disagree. Last year the racers entered points knowing one of the prizes was a gold card that had a value of several hundred dollars. They spent their money to win a prize now they don’t get it. It’s no different than if their check bounced imo. From what I understand the owner has plenty of $ A lot of people knew Frank almost shut the track down last season , after the money he lost already you have to cut bait some time . When Gateway closed I doubt they gave anyone money for their " Gold Card" It's not personal it's business That's a fact. Dover just left everybody high and dry. Linda and others tried to do something nice for everybody at the SLRFC banquet. And that was very much appreciated. Especially the JR/D kids. Meg was an 8-9 yr old champ that year. |
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Post by seeingred on Jun 10, 2019 9:04:36 GMT -6
It is business. I pay my debt. I don’t tell people I’m going to give them something I’m not just to trick them into spending more money with me. They supported the track in good faith and were stolen from. I would agree with you if they re-opened the track and didn't honor their gold cards |
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Post by jeremy341a on Jun 10, 2019 10:53:12 GMT -6
What’s the different then they were racing they were racing for a prize of future value. They value of such is now zero. Can I write a check and a week later when they go to cash it is worth zero bc of insufficsnt funds. Can I just then say too bad I’m broke now?
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Post by drphillips309 on Jun 10, 2019 11:08:24 GMT -6
Yep I’m sure everyone on here has been burned by a track or promoter saying basically “to bad so sad “ mine was the XDRL $1000 runner up and they said we fold. Not cool
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Post by 338d on Jun 10, 2019 13:22:31 GMT -6
I'm not sure how I really feel on this, because there is no set value of a gold card. It would be like having a $500 gift certificate to joe blow company and they shut the doors and go under before you use it, your just out and not much that can be done. It does suck to those that thought they were going to have a season of free entry.
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Post by p518 on Jun 10, 2019 13:33:44 GMT -6
This is correct, Clay. It happens all the time.
I've been burned several times in business by people closing down or walking away while owing me quite a bit of money. People I didn't think would screw me over. Difference is, I provided goods and services and got nothing in return. The disadvantage of doing work on 'Open Account.
The racers could sue. It would be a waste of money and they would likely lose the lawsuit anyway.
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Post by seeingred on Jun 10, 2019 15:42:45 GMT -6
Yep I’m sure everyone on here has been burned by a track or promoter saying basically “to bad so sad “ mine was the XDRL $1000 runner up and they said we fold. Not cool At least they got payouts during the season that they won their gold cards Jason , you got $h!t and lied to |
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Post by 548h on Jun 10, 2019 16:00:26 GMT -6
Remember Mike Shanks and his wife set up a racer banquet for us? And Radical Rich got uh, a little carried away on the mic. I think Dr Phillips and Mr Corzine had to escort him off the stage.
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Post by moparsz on Jun 10, 2019 20:07:17 GMT -6
Yep I’m sure everyone on here has been burned by a track or promoter saying basically “to bad so sad “ mine was the XDRL $1000 runner up and they said we fold. Not cool I lost $1550 from the world street challenge group. Dave G lost $1000 too |
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Post by p518 on Jun 11, 2019 4:24:52 GMT -6
Bad business people with bad intentions, probably from the get-go.
It's all about the money, no matter how they get it.
Sad when it happens. Hopefully, Karma did or will catch up with them. It usually does.
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