OK, It's times time to start a Positive makes a Positive!!!

[Bobby Diehl]

OK., It's times time to start a Positive makes a Positive!!! With all the advise and some great input on how to do it. I would like to have a meeting and develop a "Desoto Fans Marketing Group" (DFMG). If you are interested I would like to have a meeting Saturday night at Desoto Speedway. Remember with your help you can make a difference in the future. Here is the night proposed line up:

DESOTO SPEEDWAY
PRACTICE BY DIVISION 3:00 TO 5:00
DRIVERS MEETING 5:30 MANDTORY FOR ALL DRIVERS
QUALIFY TRUCKS 6:00
7:00
******PARADE LAP AND INVOCATION******
***FEATURES***
MINI STOCK 20 LAPS
B MAIN CHARGER 25 EACH
MODIFIED MINI 25 LAPS

JR FAN CLUB ON THE TRACK

STREET STOCK 30 LAPS
OPEN WHEELS 40 LAPS

AUTOGRAPHS FOR PRO TRUCKS

PRO TRUCKS 50 LAPS
BOMBERS 20 LAPS

(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

During the JR Fan Club on the Track break lets get together in the breeze way. I will have the Ambassador School's Go-Cart, Dwarf Car, and FASTRUCK on display. We can set down and have a quick meeting to see all the things we have at our disposal to promote.
So if you want to really make a difference in the future of Desoto Speedway "The Palace of Speed" call me to RSVP at 813-817-7223.
Thanks to all of you that believe in the way I try to promote. Hope to see you there.

[OldSchool+]

Sounds like it could be a positive thing.

Care to shed any light on Linda's announcement?

7/4/2015 CLOSED THROUGH 8/29/2015
DESOTO SPEEDWAY WILL BE CLOSED DURING JULY AND AUGUST

[jacko241]

Sounds like it could be a positive thing.

Care to shed any light on Linda's announcement?

7/4/2015 CLOSED THROUGH 8/29/2015
DESOTO SPEEDWAY WILL BE CLOSED DURING JULY AND AUGUST

Wow, that is kinda shocking, considering how well they were supposedly doing.

[scottgarrity07]

I don't think this decision is based on any failure but is simply a smart move during the rainy months. Racers will support a track all summer if you make a concerted effort to get the show in. But if it looks like rain or it's raining in the afternoon then you are guaranteed a crappy fan count. I'm just disappointed that our short Sportsman schedule is going to have a race lopped off of it. Thinking about where I should now go race in July and August...

[Phil Jacques]

Hey Scott, buy a set of tires and some fuel and you can come wheel my ride at Waterford

Definitely sucks to see them close for a couple months but I definitely agree a very wise decision based on the weather.

A random kind of out of the box thought... With the way Desoto did this, if it works well for them, for 2016... Two 13 race seasons that can each crown a champion.

Season 1 - April 2nd to June 25th

Season 2 - September 3rd to November 26th

Absolutely off the wall crazy idea to do it, but it might garner more consistent car counts too. There are a ton of guys who probably WANT to run for a points title, but just can't afford to run 25-30 straight races. But if you split it up and award 2 champions and maybe even an overall if someone wants to chase the whole season, you may gain larger more consistent fields through the season. I don't think it would hurt to try it. By awarding an overall champion as well, it wouldn't hinder the usual way of doing things for those who like chasing a full season championship.

Am I crazy? lol

[OldSchool+]

"it [also] might garner more consistent car counts" at Showtime...

Robt does try to get an event in even if it is raining at 5pm.

[Weftracing96]

Not crazy at all Phillip. Been suggested before. Not really tested. But no, you're not crazy. At least not on this topic

[scottgarrity07]

Punta Gorda used to do it.

[scottgarrity07]

Let's do it now. My season up to now has been a disaster. Lol.

[Bobby Diehl]

Stay tuned for up coming announcements....

Stay tuned for up coming announcements.... Yes it's the bad part of the year. Weather is suppose to be good this summer. The points races will take a break, BUT we will be having special races. Keep an eye and ear open. More to come next week..... No body called so that means there is no interested in being part of the Marketing Team???? Talks cheap now you could have an opportunity to make a difference. Call 813-817-7223.

[UREZ2PASS]

Now this color gets my attention !

[kendo]

A random kind of out of the box thought... With the way Desoto did this, if it works well for them, for 2016... Two 13 race seasons that can each crown a champion.

Season 1 - April 2nd to June 25th

Season 2 - September 3rd to November 26th

Absolutely off the wall crazy idea to do it, but it might garner more consistent car counts too. There are a ton of guys who probably WANT to run for a points title, but just can't afford to run 25-30 straight races. But if you split it up and award 2 champions and maybe even an overall if someone wants to chase the whole season, you may gain larger more consistent fields through the season. I don't think it would hurt to try it. By awarding an overall champion as well, it wouldn't hinder the usual way of doing things for those who like chasing a full season championship.

Am I crazy? lol

Actually,that is a good idea,,,,When I raced up north the same cars were at the track week after week,year after year,because everyone raced for points.Down here,only the top 2-3 in a class run for points and nobody cares.

[Bobby Diehl]

Race Day!!!!!! Yeah!!!!

Today is RACE DAY!!!!!.
For those wanting to be part of the Desoto Fans Marketing Group we will meet in the breeze way by the Ambassador Schools Go-Cart when the kids head down to the "JR Fans meet on the track". See yah there!!!!