SCCBC Forum - NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal

ryano Pro Circuit Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 297	NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Feb 16^th, 2011 at 10:09am Folks - I will be on CBC today at 4:10 on 88.1 FM talking about the Surrey City Central proposal. See: http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/news/116270704.html Ryan
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ryano Pro Circuit Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 297	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #1 - Feb 16^th, 2011 at 4:14pm And here is the link to the interview: http://www.cbc.ca/onthecoast/episodes/2011/02/16/nascar-in-surrey/ Let's Bring Racing Back - Surrey 2012 R
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LoCo International License Offline Don't let this Daigo by! Posts: 606	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #2 - Feb 16^th, 2011 at 7:21pm Ryan, Superb interview, well done.
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ryano Pro Circuit Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 297	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #3 - Feb 17^th, 2011 at 3:03am Thanks! I think the coverage has been very good. There is an article in the Province today. We have also been able to make some mention of CCGP, the club and the track.
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Keith Robinson International License Offline I RACE;THEREFORE I AM! Posts: 1,454	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #5 - Feb 17^th, 2011 at 9:15pm Good interview Ryan, I thought you presented the idea really well; I'm sure MRP/SCCBC appreciate the 'plugs' .
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ryano Pro Circuit Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 297	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #6 - Feb 18^th, 2011 at 5:28am Thanks Keith - trying to advance the cause of motorsport in general in BC. Like Indy, this event will require the collaboration of many groups to make it successfull. Mike told me yesterday that Indy had some 5-600 volunteers alone. I hope that we can involve everyone in the process.
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Reply #7 - Feb 18^th, 2011 at 6:23am

I don't believe you specified in your interview, but can you say which NASCAR series you're hoping to entice? NASCAR Canada's Canadian Tire Series? Possibly the Nationwide series as in Montreal? I can't see the SPRINT Cup folks coming for a street race because a) SPRINT isn't sold here, b) there's probably not room on their calendar. It would be fun, but I don't think it could work.

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Reply #8 - Feb 18^th, 2011 at 6:51am

Sprint Cup series, not a chance, Canadian tire series? I don't think it has enough draw to be a headliner. The nationwise series would be the target, It is big enough to justify the huge expense of this venture and has the recognizable names in the series to draw the sponsors and fans to the event. Good luck to Ryan and team.

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Reply #9 - Feb 18^th, 2011 at 5:59pm

Build it and they will come is my philosophy. NASCAR Canadian Tire Series is the current headliner. I think that once we have course approvals, other series will want to come. People come to motorsports events for the spectacle - there are probably very few who actually follow the series in question. Its about a summers day, fast cars and competitive racing. Lots of people will attend, buy tickets, food, beer and merchandise if they see the value and are entertained.

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LoCo International License Offline Don't let this Daigo by! Posts: 606	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #10 - Feb 18^th, 2011 at 6:40pm Good approach Ryan, and let's remember, NASCAR has controlling interest in Grand Am.
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ryano Pro Circuit Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 297	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #11 - Feb 19^th, 2011 at 4:27am We will see where it goes. I have had interest from 5 different support races and am accepting deposits to secure group spots in the schedule.
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Doodson International License Offline Doodson Posts: 1,684 BC , Canada	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #12 - Feb 19^th, 2011 at 5:33am I hope SCCBC support race is one of those groups , lol
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Michael Lensen Spectator Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 38	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #13 - Feb 19^th, 2011 at 5:42pm Several options for support races I am sure. One could be an Open Wheel race. Mr. Williams can you say stable expansion. But first things first, to what extent has the City of Surrey shown interest or better yet, offered a first level of commitment to favour such an event. Michael
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ryano Pro Circuit Offline Road racing, not street racing! Posts: 297	Re: NASCAR 2012 - Surrey Proposal Reply #14 - Feb 20^th, 2011 at 4:27am Michael - I will give you a call about this - but for the record we have a written "expression of interest" from the city. R
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