Cascade Crew

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:59 pm Post subject:

I got info on event at Champs. Events are $49.95 per person (10 people or more $59.95 otherwise). Consist of 2 races each. If I got my info correct, top 5 from each race will run in a finale with a trophy awarded at the end. I decided agaist the event on short notice (due to the $50 price tag), but we can still show up and drive for $15.95 each (no group rates). There may also be a fee to buy a "license." Oh, yeah...almost forgot, for safety - no shorts and no sandals, all other safety equipment (helmet & liner etc.) is provided, unless you want to use your own.

There are 2 events scheduled for Saturday already, one at 5:00 and one at 8:00. The option is still open to schedule the event if anyone really wants to put up the cash. We should be fine if we show up at 3:00 and drive. I'll keep in touch with them to see if the schedule remains the same.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:25 am Post subject:

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Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:55 am Post subject:

Al,

Now I don't claim to be the smartest man in the world. But if a race is $15.95, 2 of them, would be about $31.90. Now, why would we want to pay $50 for 2 races?

Am I completley missing the point here? If there is a really good reason to go with the $50 on, I would really consider it, since really, we are probably going to be paying north of $30 no matter what. But I am seem to be missing, how that is a good rate.

--John

Rottluver · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:58 am Post subject:

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:03 am Post subject:

that still doesn't add up. 3 races at $15 each, is only $45. that makes for a $50 trophy, if you have 10 people.

Al Hasse · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:24 am Post subject:

I may have part of this incorrect as it was word of mouth over the phone. I agree that the price is pretty high for only 2 races, maybe the total number of laps is more per race on the group events, that was part of the info I either didn't get or didn't hear as I was getting details (was only interested in cost at the time).

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:25 am Post subject:

If you get a chance, maybe a little more info would be helpful. Since chances are we are each going to be spending at least $30, as it is now. I would be interested to find out what the extra $20 would get us. I of course don't speak for everyone else though, and am not sure where everyone else stands.

Al Hasse · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:39 am Post subject:

I'll try to find out later today the difference between open racing and group events (i.e. lap count).

From gleaning their website, it appears that everyone alo gets a practice session. This makes sense to me as Grand Prix style is what was explained over the phone.

Al Hasse · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:02 pm Post subject:

Called Champs and got some good info.

Event for $49.95, everyone runs 3 qualifyng heats of 10 laps each, the top 5 will then run a 4th race for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies. Price also includes fire suits (if you're so inclined) license and bottomless soft drinks, and a group photo.

Open race $15.95 per person + $5.95 for daily license ($12.95 for annual) is a 10 lap race.

Their schedule is still open for a 3:00 event on Saturday.

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:19 pm Post subject:

that doesn't seem like that great of a deal. We could buy 30 laps for $50. I don't think it is that great of a deal for a group.

Al Hasse · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:27 pm Post subject:

One reason that I thought we should just show up and race, no group event. Only bennies are the soft drinks and a paid for license.

Mangus · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:28 pm Post subject:

The "event" is a deal, but just barely. Personally, I'm fine with running a race or two. I'm not really interested in the $50 event. But I'll follow the herd.

Dewey316 · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:39 pm Post subject:

I agree, I think we just show up and race. That way, people who want to run 3 races can, those who only want 1, can only do that. IT seems like a much better plan. Not enough of a savings to try to justify that much money.

Al Hasse · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:47 pm Post subject:

I agree. I'm normally good for about 2 races anyway. Once in a while I can do 3 without feeling the effects of muscling the carts through the turns.

Rottluver · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:21 pm Post subject:

Mangus · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:44 pm Post subject:

I'm counting on meeting everyone at the car show around noon on Saturday. We can cruise from there to my house.

85 T/A WS6 · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:03 am Post subject:

Mangus · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:26 am Post subject:

85 T/A WS6 · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:47 am Post subject:

miamivice · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 2:05 pm Post subject: