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TBARA update – Orlando Speedworld
Hi racers, there is plenty of good news about our upcoming race at Orlando Speedworld. The track is putting a great deal of effort into making our return to Speedworld a successful night. As you know, they are a Friday night track, but for our race they are cancelling their Friday night show that weekend, and racing us on Saturday, June the first. The idea is to draw more fans, and to make the travel easier for so many of our cars that will travel from across the state. Also, they have purchased TV time, and will be hosting a live remote by an Orlando TV station on Friday morning, the day before our race. We’ll have at least one sprint car on the track that morning, gassing it up for the cameras (although we could use a few more). There will be some stock cars too, so the Orlando viewers can see what is coming their way on race night.
Speedworld has signed our event contract, and has agreed to our new payout. Remember, the total pay is tied to the number of cars that we bring, so let’s fill the place, race hard all night and put on a great show.
The new track owner and new manager are planning to have us back later in the year as the headline to an all open-wheel show. However, this can only happen if THIS FIRST SHOW is a financial success for them. So far, they have had limited success in rebuilding the fan base at the stock car show, although they did have a huge crowd for a recent Crash A Rama night. Yes, Orlando can draw a crowd! TBARA people, we really need you show up in force at Speedworld. Bring the family, invite your friends, do whatever it takes to put some butts on the boards June first.
There is good news regarding the tracks rescue capability. They have a modern, fully equipped ambulance on the speedway property. Although it cannot transport patients (a common situation), it is staffed with 3-4 trained EMTs.
Thanks to Sonny O’Sullivan for putting his car on display during the Crash A Rama night. Fans took lots of pictures, and he gave out info about our upcoming race. Last week, we had the #84 and #85 cars on hand doing the same thing during the races. This Friday, we will be pushing off a sprinter or two during intermission so the fans can see them at full speed.
Track management requests that we provide a few racecars to park outside the track on the morning of the event. Can you get to the track early and help us out? If so, please contact Josh at 352 303 5672.
TBARA point race #2 is coming at us quickly! Saturday night, June first, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in Orlando.
Buff Fritz
TBARA President
Hi racers, there is plenty of good news about our upcoming race at Orlando Speedworld. The track is putting a great deal of effort into making our return to Speedworld a successful night. As you know, they are a Friday night track, but for our race they are cancelling their Friday night show that weekend, and racing us on Saturday, June the first. The idea is to draw more fans, and to make the travel easier for so many of our cars that will travel from across the state. Also, they have purchased TV time, and will be hosting a live remote by an Orlando TV station on Friday morning, the day before our race. We’ll have at least one sprint car on the track that morning, gassing it up for the cameras (although we could use a few more). There will be some stock cars too, so the Orlando viewers can see what is coming their way on race night.
Speedworld has signed our event contract, and has agreed to our new payout. Remember, the total pay is tied to the number of cars that we bring, so let’s fill the place, race hard all night and put on a great show.
The new track owner and new manager are planning to have us back later in the year as the headline to an all open-wheel show. However, this can only happen if THIS FIRST SHOW is a financial success for them. So far, they have had limited success in rebuilding the fan base at the stock car show, although they did have a huge crowd for a recent Crash A Rama night. Yes, Orlando can draw a crowd! TBARA people, we really need you show up in force at Speedworld. Bring the family, invite your friends, do whatever it takes to put some butts on the boards June first.
There is good news regarding the tracks rescue capability. They have a modern, fully equipped ambulance on the speedway property. Although it cannot transport patients (a common situation), it is staffed with 3-4 trained EMTs.
Thanks to Sonny O’Sullivan for putting his car on display during the Crash A Rama night. Fans took lots of pictures, and he gave out info about our upcoming race. Last week, we had the #84 and #85 cars on hand doing the same thing during the races. This Friday, we will be pushing off a sprinter or two during intermission so the fans can see them at full speed.
Track management requests that we provide a few racecars to park outside the track on the morning of the event. Can you get to the track early and help us out? If so, please contact Josh at 352 303 5672.
TBARA point race #2 is coming at us quickly! Saturday night, June first, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in Orlando.
Buff Fritz
TBARA President
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