KIT CAR SHOW OPPORTUNITY
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As we are now officially in 2015 I opened my new diary page to enter the important dates for 2015 kit car shows or alternatives. Ouch!
No kit car pavilion at Auto sport
No Detling
No Exeter
No Malvern (first one cancelled)
No Newark
No Castle Coombe Kit Fest (first one cancelled)
No Donington, at least no news yet?
SEVEN DOWN AND JUST ONE LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I entered Stoneligh in my diary and then realised a massive opportunity has opened up for a new show, a show that revitalises the industry, a show perhaps that can break the mould of fields full of kit cars and little or no action or entertainment and and low gate take for organisers.
With virtually no where for kit car owners to go this year maybe just maybe at last it is possible to throw away that " I should get in free because my car adds to the show" routine and actually charge a small fee to KC owners that can be spent on making a great show.
Is this possible? Are we ready? I can't do it, I am a manufacturer, but there must be show organisers that can run with this if they were made aware of potential.
So is anyone going to step forward and open a new show this year, a proper show, with perhaps a drag strip or an auto test that everyone can have a go at, inter club competitions, prizes for best club display etc etc. Any other ideas very welcome. Lets hope someone is looking that can grasp this opportunity and do it. Please help spread the word.
Track action is probably cost prohibitive unless there is a low cost alternative. Brands Hatch and the likes can cost 40k for a weekend in the summer due to one firm owning most of the UK circuits that almost has a monopoly. Site suggestions? Events that may combine with kit cars suggestions? WOULD YOU PAY TO GET IN?
No kit car pavilion at Auto sport
No Detling
No Exeter
No Malvern (first one cancelled)
No Newark
No Castle Coombe Kit Fest (first one cancelled)
No Donington, at least no news yet?
SEVEN DOWN AND JUST ONE LEFT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I entered Stoneligh in my diary and then realised a massive opportunity has opened up for a new show, a show that revitalises the industry, a show perhaps that can break the mould of fields full of kit cars and little or no action or entertainment and and low gate take for organisers.
With virtually no where for kit car owners to go this year maybe just maybe at last it is possible to throw away that " I should get in free because my car adds to the show" routine and actually charge a small fee to KC owners that can be spent on making a great show.
Is this possible? Are we ready? I can't do it, I am a manufacturer, but there must be show organisers that can run with this if they were made aware of potential.
So is anyone going to step forward and open a new show this year, a proper show, with perhaps a drag strip or an auto test that everyone can have a go at, inter club competitions, prizes for best club display etc etc. Any other ideas very welcome. Lets hope someone is looking that can grasp this opportunity and do it. Please help spread the word.
Track action is probably cost prohibitive unless there is a low cost alternative. Brands Hatch and the likes can cost 40k for a weekend in the summer due to one firm owning most of the UK circuits that almost has a monopoly. Site suggestions? Events that may combine with kit cars suggestions? WOULD YOU PAY TO GET IN?
We are now in boom times again. Time to reinvest. BUT, we have also lost most of the men behind the scene that used to push hard and promote the shows. We no longer have John Cooke (Detling, Exeter, Harrogate) nor do we have Den Tanner (Stafford) or Kevin Musson (Newark) so we do need new blood not only at the shows but actually to provide the shows.
Combining shows is a great way forward, classic shows attract like minded people that really get the Replicar. Lots of kits offer the same attraction to those that have spent years trying to weld rusty bodies on classic cars. We just need to show them that they can throw away that old mig welder and build a new kit car for kicks. We can safely assume that IF we pay to get in that established vehicle shows will welcome us. So lets all go out PLEASE and speak to any show organiser you can. Let them know that the kit car show scene is now wide open and will undoubtedly embrace new opportunities. Who knows were this may lead. A bright future if we make it happen?
A skid pan, drift experience, doughnut and J turn training are other ideas that may attract new blood and also help to demonstrate that an entry fee can be used to offer a great time and good value.
Everyone has or can get one or more gazebo's and as a field is cheaper than an exhibition hall, less outlay, lower exhibitor costs equals more exhibitors and a bigger show.
Combining shows is a great way forward, classic shows attract like minded people that really get the Replicar. Lots of kits offer the same attraction to those that have spent years trying to weld rusty bodies on classic cars. We just need to show them that they can throw away that old mig welder and build a new kit car for kicks. We can safely assume that IF we pay to get in that established vehicle shows will welcome us. So lets all go out PLEASE and speak to any show organiser you can. Let them know that the kit car show scene is now wide open and will undoubtedly embrace new opportunities. Who knows were this may lead. A bright future if we make it happen?
A skid pan, drift experience, doughnut and J turn training are other ideas that may attract new blood and also help to demonstrate that an entry fee can be used to offer a great time and good value.
Everyone has or can get one or more gazebo's and as a field is cheaper than an exhibition hall, less outlay, lower exhibitor costs equals more exhibitors and a bigger show.
FANTASTIC NEWS, many thanks for stepping forward Russell. At "car fest" they limit the numbers by asking for applications from each make, once approved they charge a discount rate for 7 cars from each marque. This approach works very well. You could invite a club that represents each marque to "book" 10 spaces. The advantage here is that the clubs will try to get the best examples of their chosen manufacturer on display thus potentially improving the overall impact. There will be an accessory supplier that will come on board and present a gift voucher or crate of beers for the best club display. Failing that I will be happy to supply the prize. (no not a MEV gift voucher!)
If you go with this idea then it is very easy to access the clubs via the magazine lists, TKC for example.
Click them an email and see how many respond. Again many thanks, for this true breath of fresh air.
So can I start please and book a 10 spaces for MEV owners?
If you go with this idea then it is very easy to access the clubs via the magazine lists, TKC for example.
Click them an email and see how many respond. Again many thanks, for this true breath of fresh air.
So can I start please and book a 10 spaces for MEV owners?
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