terribleturner Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 OK, so the days booked and im working on the finer details. Now im not sure how many people to expect and what to charge to make up the cost for hireing the airfield and other equipment. What do people think about paying £10 per car to use the drag strip and time track all day, and say £5 per car to just spectate? If people turn up just to watch but then decide to have a go, they just pay an extra £5. Does this sound reasonable for say 8+ hours of no speed limit fun?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 sounds great value for money mate, i'll def be up for some track time, looks like being a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Sounds great James In fact I think anyone who's willing to give their car a good thrashing (or testing ) will be pay a LOT more than £10; I say double or trebble (at least) this figure to bring down the costs for the spectators (maybe they go free?) Your average rolling road day will cost £40 and thats only for a couple of minutes of someone else flooring your car!! Count me in for certain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 defo up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 James, I'm not going to be at this one, but £10 for the whole day. Sounds like great value for money. As long as your costs are covered, and you and the venue are indemnified, why not charge a tensy bit more and donate to the MKIV charity? I'm sure that members would be willing to pay £20 to thrash all day and you could raise a bit of cash for the nominated charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 James, If it helps I can bring loads of mates as its very local to me, not Supras but some quick stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Well if you think £15 or £20 isn't too bad then that would be better as that should cover costs more. Spectators free is also better, and the rest to a charity sounds very good too. That's my next thing Terry, do we open it to just the club members, or to club members and friends (not just sups), or selected clubs as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 I wouldnt have minded paying 20£ + as long as we got exclusive use on the track! I thought that was the bonus! But as I cant make the 14th its not something I have to worry about. If you end up having other clubs etc, it'd be cool to do comparisons etc and it would make the whole event a little more interesting I guess. Maybe MKIV owners' friends who own Jap motors etc? (or other sporty cars like TVRs, porkas etc.. I think the last thing would wanna see a Jap show shoot out with any old crap running along side Jap motors). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hoping Im not being too obvious here, but make sure you charge enough to cover the event. You will need to pay marshals to deal with the cars, hire the timing gear, pay for hiring the airfield and most importantly you will need indemnity insurance so that if anybody damages the airfield or gets seriously injured or mildly killed you arent dropped in the poo. The guys that run TOTB say they struggle to make money from the event even with sponsorship and the spectator and competitor fees. I would suggest talking to the guy that runs TSC at Woodbridge to see how he finds running these things, not sure he will discuss it but has to be worth a go. You will also need to make sure that the local yoof cant get in without paying which means security guards. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Dont forget first aid/safety marshalls too! unless were gonna be living dangerously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 Dont forget first aid/safety marshalls too! unless were gonna be living dangerously indeed, it really is worth talking to somebody who has done it before cos theres bound to be stuff we have missed such as catering vans and decent toilet facilities. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 sorry for being thick, but when and where is this event as i'd really like to participate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 sorry for being thick, but when and where is this event as i'd really like to participate? The threads here The more the merrier..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hoping Im not being too obvious here, but make sure you charge enough to cover the event. You will need to pay marshals to deal with the cars, hire the timing gear, pay for hiring the airfield and most importantly you will need indemnity insurance so that if anybody damages the airfield or gets seriously injured or mildly killed you arent dropped in the poo. The guys that run TOTB say they struggle to make money from the event even with sponsorship and the spectator and competitor fees. I would suggest talking to the guy that runs TSC at Woodbridge to see how he finds running these things, not sure he will discuss it but has to be worth a go. You will also need to make sure that the local yoof cant get in without paying which means security guards. JB Thanks Branners, there is alot that has to be done to get this all working but i think it should all work. Security shouldn't be nessasry as spectators will be free and people who want to use there cars on the track will pay before going past a certain area. Here they will also have to sign a disclaimer form. This is the reason for it being only really open to members as i don't really want too many numbers turning up. Marshalling is something that i've thought about and still thinking. I've got my old dears coming down and hopefully a couple of mates who will help out. Again if it's members only then hopefully people will respect each other and the track etc... Hireing the lights etc is a damn expensive business (£700+), but SteveR is developing a system that we will hopefully use that will be available for future Supra.net events. Im not looking at making money, and did decide that if i had to shell out a hundred or 2 of my own money then i would. But if the Price is increased as discussed then if there is a profit then we shall give this to a named charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 But if the Price is increased as discussed then if there is a profit then we shall give this to a named charity. Nice touch, if you need any help give me a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Thanks Trig, may well give you a shout Forgot to say that im popping down the local Fire Brigade next week to see if we can have some supervision and i'm gonna to speak to St. Johns Ambulance as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 unless we can't make up the numbers, I think it would be easier to handle if it is members and friends only. I can't bare to think some chav gang paying 10 quid to have a go at us and not the track! China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted July 21, 2005 Author Share Posted July 21, 2005 It's alright China, it's for members and who ever members would like to bring along on the day. I want it to be a friendly atmosphere were everybody knows everybody somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobAce Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 all sounds cool to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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