2010 OUSCI Spectator Announcement - Lateral-g Forums

**Steve1968LS2** · #1 10-05-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Reckley

I guess I don't understand the point of the event without spectators. The most important part of any sporting or racing event is having fans watch the competition.

It's a bummer but having spent a lot of time at Spring Mountain I see why they did this.

There's no way to control crowds.. SM is NOT set up for the public since it's a private track. Spectators can wander around the paddock which is a safety concern.. there arn't many restrooms, not much in the way of food, etc.

In other words it's not spectator friendly.. maybe next year they should more the event to someplace like Las Vegas Motor Speedway?

I agree that he spectators do make the event more fun but I can see where they have to worry about safety.

Bow Tie 67 · #2 10-06-2010, 04:14 AM

Hmmmmmmmm ??????????????

ProdigyCustoms · #3 10-06-2010, 04:46 AM

Changing my flights.

**XcYZ** · #4 10-06-2010, 07:13 AM

Already changed my flights, I'm going home Saturday morning. At least I'll now be able to attend my son's football banquet Saturday night.

Greg from Aus · #5 10-06-2010, 07:50 AM

Very disappointing, I went last year, and I don't see the problem. Very disappointed with the late notice, as we can't change our flights and we are coming all the way from Australia. I guess for OPTIMA the challenge will to convince me to support them.

Greg

Reckley · #6 10-06-2010, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve1968LS2

It's a bummer but having spent a lot of time at Spring Mountain I see why they did this.

There's no way to control crowds.. SM is NOT set up for the public since it's a private track. Spectators can wander around the paddock which is a safety concern.. there arn't many restrooms, not much in the way of food, etc.

In other words it's not spectator friendly.. maybe next year they should more the event to someplace like Las Vegas Motor Speedway?

I agree that he spectators do make the event more fun but I can see where they have to worry about safety.

I attended the 2 prior events and I agree that SM is not the most spectator friendly track. I also understand the safety concerns.

I guess I view most of us here as more than just spectators. When you are unable to bring your car to track it's nice to still be able to walk around, meet and talk with those that were fortunate enough to have brought their car. It's becoming a big part of our hobby.

It's also great to see companies like DSE, ridetech, Hotchkis etc.. showing how well their parts can perform. I know it influenced the decisions I made while building my car.

I sure hope this poilcy remains exclusive to Spring Mountain.

My friends and I had a blast as spectators at the last 2 MotorState Challange events.

We were hoping to do the same out in Vegas. I guess we'll just have to hang out at Margaritaville instead.

Mike

**clill** · #7 10-06-2010, 08:09 AM

For those of you that haven't changed flight plans..Send a email to them volunteering to crew or randomly help out. I think the problem is it can't be open to the public because they can't have a thousand people showing up. I'm sure they will try to accommodate a few. Ask to be put on the attendance list.

ironworks · #8 10-06-2010, 08:37 AM

Good point Charlie. It says they need 30 volunteers.

Blake Foster · #9 10-06-2010, 09:13 AM

interesting............
we were there last year and it was not an issue and i have been at race tracks alot.(but hey i'm not the organizer or the one paying the insurance)
the friday afternoon cruse should be interesting considering the cluster _____ at the convention center on friday afternoon with moveout and packing up the displays, and then what drive out to SM then back to Vegas and then back in the morning?

.02
cool event, when you get everyone talking about it,if you can see it

Greg from Aus · #10 10-06-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by clill

For those of you that haven't changed flight plans..Send a email to them volunteering to crew or randomly help out. I think the problem is it can't be announced it is open to the public. They can't have a thousand people showing up. I'm sure they will try to accommodate a few. Ask to be put on the attendance list.

Thanks Charlie, But I think I will give it a miss, I hadn't planned on being locked into duties, as I am traveling with my wife and Friends, As I said before I am pretty disappointed. This event hasn't just been put together, and a decent amount of notice would have been nice.