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glassman 08-17-2014 09:21 PM

I'd like them to show more of the regular Joes. Not their "15 min of fame", but just the general differances/diversity of what shows up at the track.

Too much time spent on "one" driver, less time on one dude/dudette, and more "little" time with everybody else.

We're gonna need the infomercial part for funding i'm sure, so monitor closely. Don't spend tooooo much time with the sponser but don't bite the hand that feeds ya either. Balance.

Right now i'm an armchair quarterback, car wasn't ready for Laguna, my sons masters cermonies for Fontana, and just could'nt squeeze in Portland.
So blah blah blah.....hopefully the series will be around next year cause this is the genre I like the most.....

rickpaw 08-18-2014 04:13 AM

Like most others have said in prior posts, I like the Texas coverage. It's much better than the first 2 episodes. However, more coverage on the road course actions, and info on the cars competing would be nice.

syborg tt 08-18-2014 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 565085)
Call Comcast for me please, they might actually pay attention to a celebrity. :D

Ditto for me. I have called comcast multiple times and a no go here in Chicago. I have even posted up on Optima's facebook page suggesting that the air the episodes web based similar to what Red Bull, IMSA and all of the other big guys do. With the new TV's we no longer need to have a provider as most TV's are internet ready. I have actually watched most of the racing web based on my tv vs thru Comcast.

ps As a last resort I went MAV TV page and nope no help there.

Rod P 08-18-2014 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dale68z (Post 566140)
Much better show than last week. It is almost like they listened to this thread and made immediate improvements.


they are listening! :tv_happy: the show has great content its almost to bad that its only 45 min long because they have 4 days of content for most shows, this weeks show was great and I believe they will only get better, the producers have seen the events now for 5 months and have really great ideas

OBeer-WAN-Kenobi 08-18-2014 11:37 AM

I'll also chime in and say the Texas show was quite a bit better. It was good enough to make me want to catch it next week again.

Personally, I'd like a little more info on the cars themselves.

Possibly they could show the runs with the best times and not as many of the repeat runs? That would give them more time for other content and maybe give us a chance to see more competitors.

Yes, I'm also less interested in the AWD classes than the more "muscly stuff" but I'm sure there are a lot of people that would like to see just a little more of those cars as well. I was especially interested last week just because the guy with the GTR is from my state. However; it would be neat to see how the modern AWD cars stack up with the older pro-toured cars.

syborg tt 08-18-2014 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Smittys67 (Post 565340)
"Why wouldn't I seriously consider going?
cost...$500, + travel, fuel,
sounds like I will have very little track time. Lots of standing around "

YOU ARE DEAD WRONG!!!!!

You will have so much track time you will skip run sessions.

Okay, so I spent a little bit of time thinking about why I have only been to one event this year. ( Heidts event at Autobahn )

Obviously the above cost are something to consider but most people that track there cars also need to have a Tow vehicle and a trailer. Which both cost a substantially amount of money.

Then you have to factor in the cost of storing both if the tow vehicle isn't your daily driver. Most people will have to pay to storage on both. The bad news for me is at the end of September I will be losing my spot where I stored my trailer for years. So my open featherlite trailer is up for sale and I am actually really happy about it. Heck in the last couple years I personally have used it only once or twice. The funny thing is I have let people borrow it at least 20 times in that same period and I am the one stuck paying the maintenance for the trailer, the tow vehicle and storage.

It the last couple weeks I have decided to declutter my life and the truck, trailer and 4 of my high dollar mountain bikes are going to be sold or have already been sold. I can't tell you how great it feels to have less stuff in my life.

Now with that being said I have spent a bunch of money on my 5th Gen Camaro so I can actually do events like this and feel safe (airbags) and actually drive to the event. I have even considering have a very small custom trailer made for a second set of tires, floor jack, tools and anything I may need so I can actually participate next year.

My plan it to head out to Michigan this weekend to actually see the event since I can't see it on TV or the internet. Now I just need to make sure the wife and kids are okay with me being gone.

Rod P 08-18-2014 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 566227)
Okay, so I spent a little bit of time thinking about why I have only been to one event this year. ( Heidts event at Autobahn )

Obviously the above cost are something to consider but most people that track there cars also need to have a Tow vehicle and a trailer. Which both cost a substantially amount of money.

Then you have to factor in the cost of storing both if the tow vehicle isn't your daily driver. Most people will have to pay to storage on both. The bad news for me is at the end of September I will be losing my spot where I stored my trailer for years. So my open featherlite trailer is up for sale and I am actually really happy about it. Heck in the last couple years I personally have used it only once or twice. The funny thing is I have let people borrow it at least 20 times in that same period and I am the one stuck paying the maintenance for the trailer, the tow vehicle and storage.

It the last couple weeks I have decided to declutter my life and the truck, trailer and 4 of my high dollar mountain bikes are going to be sold or have already been sold. I can't tell you how great it feels to have less stuff in my life.

Now with that being said I have spent a bunch of money on my 5th Gen Camaro so I can actually do events like this and feel safe (airbags) and actually drive to the event. I have even considering have a very small custom trailer made for a second set of tires, floor jack, tools and anything I may need so I can actually participate next year.

My plan it to head out to Michigan this weekend to actually see the event since I can't see it on TV or the internet. Now I just need to make sure the wife and kids are okay with me being gone.

come on out!! It should be a fun, they have been great events so far, its always better in person:thumbsup:

syborg tt 08-18-2014 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rod P (Post 566231)
come on out!! It should be a fun, they have been great events so far, its always better in person:thumbsup:

I can't wait I am really looking forward to it.

dale68z 08-18-2014 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syborg tt (Post 566227)
Okay, so I spent a little bit of time thinking about why I have only been to one event this year. ( Heidts event at Autobahn )

Obviously the above cost are something to consider but most people that track there cars also need to have a Tow vehicle and a trailer. Which both cost a substantially amount of money.

Then you have to factor in the cost of storing both if the tow vehicle isn't your daily driver. Most people will have to pay to storage on both. The bad news for me is at the end of September I will be losing my spot where I stored my trailer for years. So my open featherlite trailer is up for sale and I am actually really happy about it. Heck in the last couple years I personally have used it only once or twice. The funny thing is I have let people borrow it at least 20 times in that same period and I am the one stuck paying the maintenance for the trailer, the tow vehicle and storage.

It the last couple weeks I have decided to declutter my life and the truck, trailer and 4 of my high dollar mountain bikes are going to be sold or have already been sold. I can't tell you how great it feels to have less stuff in my life.

.

Guys don't drive their street car to these events??? :stirthepot:

Rod P 08-18-2014 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dale68z (Post 566286)
Guys don't drive their street car to these events??? :stirthepot:

no I don't...because I drive it 10/10ths and I might break ****, I drive to goodguys events because those are much easier on the car and I don't run 10/10ths at those


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