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Tbrown747
7/21/2015 8:41pm
7/21/2015 8:41pm
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7/24/2015 6:11pm
There is a track that has been closed down since 2013 due to the owner passing away. I found out the track is still in the family but nobody has touched it. The track is still there and so are the facilities, like bathrooms and concession. I grew up racing on it and it was a great track. I have done planning, and have designed a 3d view of what I would want to do with it. I also have people willing to look into sponsoring if it is reopened.
The first step in this would be to have the permission from the family to re open the track. They wouldn't have to do any work, I would be willing to do everything and pay them for track use as they see fit.
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO the question is do I call them or would it be okay to make a trip to the area to find where they live and ask them that way?
any advice would greatly appreciated. Thanks
The first step in this would be to have the permission from the family to re open the track. They wouldn't have to do any work, I would be willing to do everything and pay them for track use as they see fit.
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO the question is do I call them or would it be okay to make a trip to the area to find where they live and ask them that way?
any advice would greatly appreciated. Thanks
Good Luck.
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Have you ever helped at an event?
Do you have any other experience running.a business?
First.step would be to.ask.them.if.they are interested in having events there. They might not share the late owners love of the sport or might not be interested in the hassle or liability.
I doubt a 3-d plan will impress them as much as knowing something about track prep, Risk management, staffing, and what is realistically involved.in running a track.
Have a conversation with them, ask them why they didn't keep an established track open. Listen to them carefully and objectively. Keep in mind these are people that could be running a track WITHOUT having to pay rent or splitting money.
I was a promoter for 15 years. If you have any other questions pm me.
In all seriousness it costs a lot of money, to run a track the right way. Just leasing the basic equipment(water truck, skid loader, excavator, and bulldozer) you need to run the track decently will run you about $10k a month. Sit down and figure out how many riders you need to show up just to cover that cost at $15-20 dollars a rider. Then no matter how you design or groom the track 50% of the riders will complain about it. If you are looking to do it for fun and not make any money that's one thing, but if you want to do it to make money that's a completely different thing.
I really appreciate all the advice. Sorry it took a little while to respond.
I have grew up around racing and I do realize all the cost that goes into it. I'm working on a business degree and I work as a Financial advisor dealing with insurance, retirement etc. We are employees but have to run our own business, I do not know everything that will go into running a track but I have experience in certain areas that will help.
As a professional salesperson I avoid putting anyone on the spot as much as possible if I am trying to close a deal. No one enjoys being rushed. Personally I would put together a presentation and send it by e mail or snail mail with the request after they've had a chance to look at your proposal they'd like to get together.
Thank you for the advice.
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