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Post by 396z on Dec 4, 2019 16:28:01 GMT -6
I just got an email from Gateway there will be a April 17-19 $10k each day race. And then another June 12-14. Looks like they are maybe trying to make a mini series out of it and searching for additional sponsorship. FYI could be a good race. Mark your calendars. They look to be actually getting the word out early!
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Post by mixdemotionsfox on Dec 4, 2019 16:45:23 GMT -6
I just got an email from Gateway there will be a April 17-19 $10k each day race. And then another June 12-14. Looks like they are maybe trying to make a mini series out of it and searching for additional sponsorship. FYI could be a good race. Mark your calendars. They look to be actually getting the word out early! They will change the date 2 weeks prior to events. LOL |
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Post by 396z on Dec 4, 2019 16:53:41 GMT -6
I just got an email from Gateway there will be a April 17-19 $10k each day race. And then another June 12-14. Looks like they are maybe trying to make a mini series out of it and searching for additional sponsorship. FYI could be a good race. Mark your calendars. They look to be actually getting the word out early! They will change the date 2 weeks prior to events. LOL Dang! Lol! That’s pretty jaded. So long as the payout structure is reasonable and not $10k and $200 for runner up, I can get behind it. Been looking for something like this from Them for a long time. |
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Post by drphillips309 on Dec 4, 2019 19:15:53 GMT -6
It’s a great race based on tenn tuck style . We can help them make it better by finding them sponsors for all six events
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Dec 4, 2019 22:43:50 GMT -6
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Post by sully3358 on Dec 4, 2019 22:43:50 GMT -6
Going to be tough with the race at Beacon the same weekend in April but I like the effort. I’ll be there if it’s a decent structure.
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Post by mixdemotionsfox on Dec 5, 2019 7:40:49 GMT -6
They will change the date 2 weeks prior to events. LOL Dang! Lol! That’s pretty jaded. So long as the payout structure is reasonable and not $10k and $200 for runner up, I can get behind it. Been looking for something like this from Them for a long time. It was a joke. Kinda. LOL They do have a reputation for just dropping events, rescheduling events etc. |
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Post by 338d on Dec 5, 2019 8:42:41 GMT -6
If the structure of the race is similar to what I saw, I believe most people will be happy and it should be a good event. The same weekend as the Beacon event will hurt both races and I hate to see that seems we don't get that many of these within a couple hours from home. I'm glad to see them trying again and it looks to be better than any race they have attempted to have since the track re opened.
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Post by sc583 on Dec 9, 2019 8:30:58 GMT -6
That June date is also on top of a $50k at Louisville and Topeka Nat'l event.
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Post by drphillips309 on Dec 9, 2019 9:26:06 GMT -6
Always going to have conflicting dates with some kind of event. There are only so many weekends of spring summer and fall available. I say bring on the competition. It’s a no brainer for most on racing a national event to get screwed over and treated like a red headed stepchild hours from home . Or race for 30k in your own back yard for the same money?
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Post by sc583 on Dec 9, 2019 12:21:17 GMT -6
Always going to have conflicting dates with some kind of event. There are only so many weekends of spring summer and fall available. I say bring on the competition. It’s a no brainer for most on racing a national event to get screwed over and treated like a red headed stepchild hours from home . Or race for 30k in your own back yard for the same money?
Agree for those that are local, however, for those that live in KS or IA or OK, that would pull to this race, not as easy of a decision. In addition, in regards to the $50k at OH Valley that will require a pre-entry that will pull a lot away from locally and surrounding area. If you're bought into that race you're not going to wait around see how good of a deal the Gateway race is and take the chance on them cancelling a week before and miss out on a similar race within a short driving distance.
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Post by 396z on Dec 9, 2019 12:40:18 GMT -6
Hopefully goes well for all and it can grow into something.
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Post by 338d on Dec 10, 2019 7:31:59 GMT -6
Right now there are so many big races that it almost impossible to put a race on the schedule in December and it not conflict with another race 5-6 months later when it comes around. This will be the 1st attempt that Gateway has taken at putting together a decent race since re opening the track. All the races they have put together so far, have all been terrible entry to payout and this looks much better. I believe the payout of the event will be released very soon, but what I saw is very similar to what Bowling Green has formatted now for the 10g and BG events, which is not bad.
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Post by drphillips309 on Dec 10, 2019 9:21:08 GMT -6
Yes and they want these races to succeed. They saw how much support the 5k race had and it was a last minute deal. This one is basically double the payout for the same entry fee as the 5 k . Also with a year end points fund for the 6 races. That hasn’t been done at gateway since the 1990s mega bucks points series and this should pay pretty decent for the champion . This is a very doable points program it’s only two weekends of commitment out of the year so if I run points at all in 2020 it will be the 10k series. Also they want racer input if anyone has any good ideas on how to entice racers to these events please speak up . Also if you know any potential sponsors please help them get hooked up with gateway management. Either John Bisci or Chris Blair. They have put more effort into these events than any in the past let’s help them make it successful
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Post by rf1 on Dec 16, 2019 16:46:50 GMT -6
there was a decent buzz at the pri show on these races, the first race on top of the jegs super quick race was very well received by all I talked to.
the second weekend will be totally dependent on how the first weekend is run imo...
every one had the same questions;
1. can we get in early ( or late after driving all evening)
2.is it guaranteed
3.buyback or re- entry
I think this race has the potential to be a success, weather permitting, and I plan to attend and promote it the best way I can. I have always said if the current managers would put an effort out , so would I 😁
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Post by bracketracing on Dec 16, 2019 17:57:09 GMT -6
I'm very excited to run this event. With the separation of door cars and dragsters. I wish track management would at least say hi once in awhile. Stood next to him for 35-45 minutes at Kenny's press conference, and couldn't even get a head nod. Makes you feel welcome
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