Good to know Ron. You too. B safe.
No one anticipated the sadistic nature of this virus. I am on my third infection right now. First in Dec through Feb . Major hit before it was "known". Second hit first week of March lasted about two weeks and now this hit finishing up a two week hit and it should be gone in a few more days. "I" thought once I had it , I would be immune. Boy was I wrong. The relapses are NOWHERE near as severe as the initial so the antibody IS working , but it really struggling to fight off the virus. "To me" the key is wearing a mask to stop the spread.Dangggg Randy hang in there and hope you get feeling better soon.
Randy
........ "To me" the key is wearing a mask to stop the spread.Sorry for the illness Randy. I didn't know you could recatch it either. But thank you for your wise advice ref wearing masks. Seems like a simple thing to me but so many people seem to have difficulty with the idea.
Randy
No one anticipated the sadistic nature of this virus. I am on my third infection right now. First in Dec through Feb . Major hit before it was "known". Second hit first week of March lasted about two weeks and now this hit finishing up a two week hit and it should be gone in a few more days. "I" thought once I had it , I would be immune. Boy was I wrong. The relapses are NOWHERE near as severe as the initial so the antibody IS working , but it really struggling to fight off the virus. "To me" the key is wearing a mask to stop the spread.
Randy
No one anticipated the sadistic nature of this virus. I am on my third infection right now. First in Dec through Feb . Major hit before it was "known". Second hit first week of March lasted about two weeks and now this hit finishing up a two week hit and it should be gone in a few more days. "I" thought once I had it , I would be immune. Boy was I wrong. The relapses are NOWHERE near as severe as the initial so the antibody IS working , but it really struggling to fight off the virus. "To me" the key is wearing a mask to stop the spread.
Randy
Any chance of SAAC 45 being re-scheduled to later in the year ?
Nothing personal and not directed at anyone, but .....
It’s time for the annual “Where should we have the next convention?” thread....one of my favorites (insert sarcasm font here)
Please respond with the facility/track closest to your home. 😎
My vote is a track that does not cost as much to rent. So we do not have to share with SVRA. Wanting more track time.
What about Nashville Super Speedway ???
Not much happening there since they lost their truck date ........ somewhat central location, lots of infrastructure at a reasonable cost.
http://www.clubmotorsports.com (http://www.clubmotorsports.com)
This place looks interesting. It's in EBF, but I believe there is lodging within a reasonable distance. The homepage opening photo looks promising. 8)
Fontana is fun but too expensive, but Sonoma with Nor-Cal is the best. Plus I do not have to travel for day to get there! 8)
One paddle, two paddle... 8)Fontana is fun but too expensive, but Sonoma with Nor-Cal is the best. Plus I do not have to travel for day to get there! 8)
You mean you can walk to it from Honolulu or the catamaran goes right to it? ::)
have it at watkins glen at the vintege race in sept its a no brainer
It is typically is hinged on the vintage racing group and where they are having their event so that we can reduce cost for the track. It hasn't been stand alone SAAC for some years now because of rising track costs etc. Our venerable chairmen of the board has a in with those guys to keep us in consideration . ;) They don't have to have us but we need them unless we want to have prohibitivly higher event fee's. At least that is my take on the situation . Someone update me if I am off base.
I would agree, especially if the bulk of the prep work was already in place prior to cancellation, would make Indy an obvious choice. But who knows ???
Bob, if you don't know or don't care to reveal, I fully understand.Sorry,I am not privy to that info.
My totally respectful question: Have recent SAAC conventions had enough entrants/spectators to cover the expenses?
I sincerely hope the club is making money on the events. My question is not based in anything but curiosity, and forward-looking thoughts about the future of club events.
Van
Track expenses are the big ticket item. I can correlate, as I have run, priced, and set up track days. Three days at a major facility is $50 - 75K plus with all the extras. If SAAC was to shrink down to a one-day event at a lesser track, such as NJMP, NOLA, Autobahn, Willow, or other club-style tracks, they could probably do so solo, but it requires a major re-think of the convention. And pricing.Why leave out searching for the Jersey Devil in the Pine Barrens ? That would be Ed Meyers preferred hunt. ;D
The Bosses like a name track, and Bob did identify on who's coattails we ride. It is felt that we'll attract more going to a famous place.
Me personally, I don't care, as long as the track is fun. Why not just have a one-day track frenzy, and spend another day with the car shows at the host hotel location, and maybe other fun social things? Heck, I've been asking for years at the Jersey Shore, one day at NJMP, car show on the boardwalk the second day, and one day in the Pine Barrens hunting for Jimmy Hoffa or other Soprano's victims......
Lime Rock or Watkins Glen please! ;D
Someone update me if I am off base.
iT's been too quiet conjecture wise on SAAC 45's location, so here's yet another option.
New for 2021: https://www.lakeexpo.com/real_estate/world-class-racetrack-coming-to-lake-of-the-ozarks/article_3f2b4078-3335-11eb-aa39-0bd36a98fb48.html
ANYWHERE we can have DRAG RACING LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like the track layout in the Ozarks!Roadkill possum stew buffet? 8)
Sat night dinner would be jugs of moonshine, crawfish, and fiddle playing!
Ozark looks great but too far for everybody I think.
You can take California Speedway in Fontana out of any future plans as the 2 Mile oval and road course are being dumped for a 1/2 mile short track with the work starting next year. The value of the property is high and the extra will acreage will be sold for residential and commercial development. Kind of recalls Riverside Raceway loss.
Sad, as we had a couple of fun SAAC conventions at the Speedway. 8)
Hi Guys, just my $ 0.02 cents on the location search. (www.Thermal.cc) in Thermal California. Private racetracks/country club.And 120 degrees in the shade between May and October.
Agreed in downsizing to a smaller venue with a fun track. I have always been a huge proponent in finding a good club track, such at the Autobahn in Chicago, and build a fun event around that.It is my understanding that the purpose pf sharing with SVRA was to reduce cost which has been voice before by the board. I am not involved in that process but my impression is if it were easier and less costly all things considered to do a smaller track without having to share the venue it would already have been done. But that is just me. Others my know differently.
+ 1
I love the track time, one of the reasons I go. Personally I do not go because it is some Big Name track. I go for to see the Shelbys and the people and get track time. I think if it was at a smaller venue track, we could reduce cost or at least have more track time. Since we would not be sharing the track with the SVRA.
How about Virginia City Nevada?I did that a couple times and it was a blast.
They have a large hotel in town and they do the Ferrari hill climb there - I am sure the county would be happy to do the "Shelby hill climb".
https://www.virginiacityhillclimb.com/
Can you talk to the powers that be and see if they are interested? If so I am happy to do the leg work for it...That is above my security clearance so they wouldn't listen. ;)
Can you talk to the powers that be and see if they are interested? If so I am happy to do the leg work for it...That is above my security clearance so they wouldn't listen. ;)