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Nascarcamping
06-19-2008, 08:43 PM
Here is an idea, something that came up last year, I dont remember who it was, but someone told me of a car show, or something like that on the east coast I think it was, and the possibility of us having a booth there.

Madd Finn Hockey told us earlier of what the Lions are doing next weekend in New Hampshire,there is a show being put on by the Lions, and they have tables available.

If the price is low enough it got me thinking that maybe since our numbers continue to grow daily that we could maybe get some volunteers around the country to start to man some of these and hand out flyers to people walking by about our website.

Heck maybe even sell some t shirts flags, etc...

At first it was just an idea to get the word out so others can share and learn of all the fun that they can have, but with the declining numbers at each NASCAR race each week, I am starting to think we NEED to do this!!!

We would need volunteers for every track where there is a show/exhibit, etc..., and where the price is reasonable enough to do this, what do you all think??
Nascar318is
06-19-2008, 08:54 PM
I think it's a great idea to do!!!

Too bad I'm not going to Bavarian Auto in NH this year:(
madfinnhockey
06-19-2008, 10:12 PM
Great idea.

I did look into what it would cost to have a booth at the Concord NH Race Fever (www.racefevernh.com) which is held the Thursday before the race, and it's $300 and all proceeds do go to charity. However, if you are associated with a race car / race team, there is no fee.

Now, if you remember, the deal between the WhiskeyGirls and the 84 team to sponsor the car at the NH race was nixed by NASCAR (and folks, I never cashed those checks). But, the girls are still doing a little something with the 84 team. The WhiskeyGirls and the 84 team will have a table together at RaceFever, and I did make a donation in the name of NASCARCamping.com to the WhiskeyGirls to get our name on their banner, which will be at the 84 teams booth at Race Fever, so we will have a little exposure there. (they are supposed to have a booth at the Nationwide race on Saturday, and the banner will fly there also).

The girls have said that if we have any literature of anything to promote NASCARCamping.com we could have it at the booth!

I know its a little too late to do anything big this year, but, if there are any NASCARCamping.com members that will be at the races in NH on Thursday, head to Concord and see the girls, hang out at the booth and push our site. I'll be on the west coast most of the week and won't be back home till sometime Thursday, and if I have time I'll head up there.
Nascarcamping
06-19-2008, 10:20 PM
C ould we ship some magnets over?

i could get a brochure done up fast and maybe courier it over also....

It would be great if we could find events like this one at every track!
madfinnhockey
06-19-2008, 10:44 PM
sure, if need by, after my flight gets in, I could head home to pick up anything that could be shipped and I could bring it up. I fly out Sunday afternoon, and get back Thursday mid morning, I'll PM you with my address
Shirley
06-19-2008, 10:49 PM
Sounds like a Good Ideal!!
I know the Pig and I will be at TMS in November. I will see what the deal is with TMS about a booth.
Nascarcamping
06-19-2008, 10:51 PM
Hey shirley any idea where m is?
tradinpaintwith24
06-19-2008, 11:00 PM
What about the Winona Peach Festival there Mr Nascarcamping? That is a local festival you and I could do. Also MOPAR Fest up here in the KW area.

As for doing it at the tracks, I am going to the Brickyard 400 next month and Michigan in August.Not sure about a booth, but could sure promote the site in the campgrounds. I am sure there are a bunch of members going to MIS that could do something as well.

I am off to the NJ Motorplex next Friday and will be in Hamilton on Thursday. Can we meet up and I will grab a few magnets and stickers off you? PM me if this is good.
Shirley
06-19-2008, 11:03 PM
Hey shirley any idea where m is?

I haven't heard anything from her lately. Her Reunion must have got the best of her. :)
Nascarcamping
06-19-2008, 11:06 PM
Trading, I will PM you, the moparfest sounds interesting.
bigolepig
06-19-2008, 11:18 PM
Sounds like a Good Ideal!!
I know the Pig and I will be at TMS in November. I will see what the deal is with TMS about a booth.

Not just the reunion...be out of town three of the last four weekends...just been trying to catch up on some well needed house work, and a buttload of other little projects. Just happy my summer is slowing down to where I can put in more hours on this thing.

Dang it...I forgot to send those magnets out...Terry I will get those out to you tomorrow. I have been nothing short of an airhead as of late. I apologize!! :oops:
tradinpaintwith24
06-19-2008, 11:22 PM
Trading, I will PM you, the moparfest sounds interesting.


www.moparfest.com (http://www.moparfest.com)

Just realized that it is same weekend as August Michigan races. That sux

Maybe we could do something at Cayuga for the Aug 30 race? I was planning on going.
Nascarcamping
06-19-2008, 11:25 PM
Cayuga would be a good idear, you going?
tradinpaintwith24
06-19-2008, 11:30 PM
Cayuga would be a good idear, you going?

Sure! Are you going to camp there that weekend?
Nascarcamping
06-19-2008, 11:35 PM
not sure but a booth would be great
tradinpaintwith24
06-19-2008, 11:55 PM
OK. You have the good contacts for Cayuga, let me know. I would be glad to help out.
TURTLEDOVER
06-20-2008, 08:52 AM
YES "NASCARCAMPING", I WAS TELLING YOU ABOUT "MOTORSPORTS 2008", IN ATLANTIC CITY, NJ. THERE ARE TRADE SHOWS IN JAN. AND FEB. IN NORTHEAST, MOSTLY FOR DIRT RACERS. I THINK THER IS ANOTHER NEAR BOSTON. ATLANTIC CITY DRAWS ALOT OF PEOPLE SINCE THEY HAVE RACING 2 NIGHTS AT BOARDWALK HALL. GO TO --- WWW.AARN.COM (http://www.AARN.COM) AND CLICK ON "EXIBITOR BROCHURE". WOULD BE GLAD TO HELP DURING THE DAYTIME ( I GO TO THE RACE AT NIGHT).
racefan
06-20-2008, 09:05 AM
Will be in Concord on Thursday for the Stewart appearance. I don't know when they will be handing out bracelets, but I will find out Monday, and then let you know if I can come by for awhile and help.
TURTLEDOVER
06-20-2008, 09:49 AM
GOOGLE SEARCH - MOTORSPORTS TRADE SHOWS
WWW.WHOWON.COM (http://www.WHOWON.COM) CLICK TRADE SHOWS

WWW.NORTHEASTMOTORSPORTS.NET (http://www.NORTHEASTMOTORSPORTS.NET) SHOW IN MAINE
Nascarcamping
06-20-2008, 03:17 PM
$ 550.00 for a booth is not bad, who can all help out!!!!
AtlantaBubba
06-20-2008, 04:10 PM
something to think about...:rolleyes:

Selling flags and magnets and shits a great idea. Instead of "selling" making a donation level $5.00 above quoted price on whatever we are doing and having the proceeds go to MRO! That way, we are being good for Nascar, MRO, AND Nascarcamping.com

I think it (tradeshows and booths and such) is a great idea and would be willing to help out if possible.
Nascarcamping
06-20-2008, 04:55 PM
hhhhmmmmmmmmmm:o

bubba has an idear..........

iceman?
tradinpaintwith24
06-20-2008, 06:48 PM
something to think about...:rolleyes:

Selling flags and magnets and shits a great idea. Instead of "selling" making a donation level $5.00 above quoted price on whatever we are doing and having the proceeds go to MRO! That way, we are being good for Nascar, MRO, AND Nascarcamping.com

I think it (tradeshows and booths and such) is a great idea and would be willing to help out if possible.

Don't think anyone would want to make donations on our "shits" though!

Sorry, I couldn't resist!:cool:
AtlantaBubba
06-20-2008, 09:10 PM
Don't think anyone would want to make donations on our "shits" though!

Sorry, I couldn't resist!:cool:

WOOPS!!!:oops:
TURTLEDOVER
06-21-2008, 10:21 AM
$ 550.00 for a booth is not bad, who can all help out!!!!I COULD WORK THE BOOTH IN THE DAYTIME, WE GO OVER TO BOARDWALK HALL FOR THE MIDGET RACES AT NIGHT.
bigolepig
06-21-2008, 01:07 PM
Well, I would help out, however I am geographically challenged on this one!! ;)
Bignascarfan
06-21-2008, 03:40 PM
something to think about...:rolleyes:

Selling flags and magnets and shits a great idea.

I think selling that is a bio hazard........
Bignascarfan
06-21-2008, 03:47 PM
$ 550.00 for a booth is not bad, who can all help out!!!! which track?

Being in NJ, I am near Wall stadium. Every year it is up in the air if they are going to run races or not. I live about 1.5 hours from Alantic city. The job though has some chalenges. I never know where or when they are going to send me.

I will look into what Car shows are in the area and get back to you. Fisrt I have to get this Delivery in Cincinnati closed up and then get home and finish fixing my camper for THE GLEN..... Let me know if there is something we can do there....

Oh and remember the Canopee idear? Now it is not looking so carzy is it...:twisted:
Buddlite
06-21-2008, 04:16 PM
Big Thanksgiving Car show at Daytona Speedway, is one of the biggest in the SE happens every year. Also what about RV shows? The big show in Tampa comes to mind usually happens in Jan of each year at the fairgrounds, think that would be the "target audience" so to speak. I can check out getting a "table there if you want me to
Bignascarfan
06-21-2008, 06:11 PM
Big Thanksgiving Car show at Daytona Speedway, is one of the biggest in the SE happens every year. Also what about RV shows? The big show in Tampa comes to mind usually happens in Jan of each year at the fairgrounds, think that would be the "target audience" so to speak. I can check out getting a "table there if you want me to That is a little far from NJ.... 18 hours straight through from Long Branch NJ to Lakeland FL, take an hour off for Daytona.....

We have a pretty good RV show in AC over the winter as well. It all depends on my Schedual for my wonderfull, (Not) Job.....
JUNIORFAN88
06-21-2008, 06:15 PM
I COULD WORK THE BOOTH IN THE DAYTIME, WE GO OVER TO BOARDWALK HALL FOR THE MIDGET RACES AT NIGHT.

Im only 15-20 min from Atlantic city can help out
Bignascarfan
06-21-2008, 06:32 PM
Im only 15-20 min from Atlantic city can help out
What are the Dates on this with the Midget race?
TURTLEDOVER
06-21-2008, 07:05 PM
INFO IS AVAILABLE FOR THE MOTORSPORTS SHOW AND MIDGET RACES AT ---
WWW.AARN.COM (http://www.AARN.COM)
Nascarcamping
06-21-2008, 07:08 PM
RV shows are perfect, thought of that before, if y'all could please check into some prices in your local area.

When you email them let them know we are not a for profit company.

Many thanks guys, will they ever finish this race today, yikes!!!!
Nascarcamping
06-21-2008, 07:48 PM
How close are you guys to Fort Worth Texas?
bigolepig
06-21-2008, 09:28 PM
It takes me approximately an hour and forty five minutes to Fort Worth...
Shirley
06-21-2008, 11:23 PM
It takes me about 2 hrs. more or less. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/18_1_31.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZKxdm021YYUS)
Fundytrail
06-22-2008, 09:59 AM
I think it's a great idea to do. It's too bad I'm in Canada, because you and I know both that, there's not alot of Nascar fans up here.

Raceline Radio;NASCAR has a strong fan base in Canada with 5.8 million fans, representing one out of four Canadian adults.

Well with 2 million people living in Atlantic Canada, that would only leave 3.8 fans for the rest of the country ;)
cat3rgrl
06-22-2008, 04:05 PM
I think its a great idea. where better to meet car enthuists than at a car show.
Nascarcamping
06-22-2008, 05:00 PM
Well I just signed up on Facebook and am doing a paid ad, lets see where that takes us as well!
Bill Carpenter
06-23-2008, 09:20 AM
I think that having booths at trade shows is a great idea.
It should also be possable to have information available at the Ambassador site at the tracks around the country. Most of the volunteers should be reseptive to the idea.
Bill
tradinpaintwith24
06-23-2008, 12:46 PM
Is anything going on at the new NJ Motorsports Park this upcoming weekend or is it even open yet?

I will be in Egg Harbor Township this upcoming weekend, thought I would check it out. For some reason I can't get their website up..







Im only 15-20 min from Atlantic city can help out
TURTLEDOVER
06-23-2008, 01:48 PM
the Very First Date Is July 5-6, But You Can't Go Watch Unless You Have A Season Pass, It's A Club Member Track Day. The First Spectator Event Is July 11-13, Eastern Motor Racing Association, Sedans, Gt Cars, Formula Cars
tradinpaintwith24
06-23-2008, 02:00 PM
the Very First Date Is July 5-6, But You Can't Go Watch Unless You Have A Season Pass, It's A Club Member Track Day. The First Spectator Event Is July 11-13, Eastern Motor Racing Association, Sedans, Gt Cars, Formula Cars



Thanks. I'll be heading back home by July 1st so no good for me. Thought it might be worth a look, it looks like it is going to be a nice facility.