A Comment on SST

Lots of comments and questions around on format and specs....I haven't seen anyone comment on the business side of this.

This new series is a very positive endorsement of RG and his ability to not only race, but run a business and put on a show. There seems to be a large number of very prominent companies willing to invest and endorse SST....

At first glance, RG seems to be getting the best of "grass roots" and "major media" in the same event. Pretty trick.

Back in college, I went to a Mickey Thompson event at Anaheim Stadium. RG drove - I remember walking the stadium and seeing families, etc. From a business standpoint, this is an enormous opportunity for RG - I'm pretty excited.

Hopefully, Dallas is on the docket next year.....Cowboys Stadium is HUGE and would be an an awesome venue.

The "roof" on many of the stadiums is pretty cool too....no weather cancellations and delays.

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Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on June 1, 2012 at 6:42am

He's said he was trying to work something out to run in conjunction with the Long Beach Gran Prix and Indy car'

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Permalink Reply by Wally Meier on June 1, 2012 at 6:45am

I hope the Phoenix date would be at the Cards new stadium the roof opens and the entire field rolls out side out of the way

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Permalink Reply by Todd DeNoble on June 1, 2012 at 7:00am

I see the business side very clearly and it does involve a tremendous amount of support effort. The pace has to be gradual so as to present the best marketing skills with the best media. The right thoughts at the right place at the right time around the right people will present the right results. a good example is speed energy drinks. Hold on its going to get real exciting.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on June 1, 2012 at 8:11am

I'll set the sandbox up and get some matchbox cars and have my own series. New York...............I don't blame anyone who passes on this state let alone erie county. I'm the guy who bent over to pick up a quarter and found dirty bubble gum........... yea that's me.

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Permalink Reply by alan4s on June 1, 2012 at 11:22am

Set it up close to the MA border, and I'll come watch.

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Permalink Reply by John on June 1, 2012 at 12:41pm

Montreal isn't too far for a hardcore fan to travel. =P

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Permalink Reply by BAD on June 1, 2012 at 6:34pm

Montreal would be a great market. The folks there embrace racing - big time.

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Permalink Reply by mj on June 1, 2012 at 1:51pm

Michael I'll take Erie county anyday over Genesee . At least you actually have a nightlife I want to do anything I have to drive the hr to get there lol

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Permalink Reply by mj on June 5, 2012 at 1:48am

Been digging around YouTube since Announcement Night finally found the vid I was looking for . MTEG from the Coliseum including the big sky jump . This video really shows a great example of what made MTEG Racing so AWESOME .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aD0ktBTfqE&feature=youtube_gdat...