[TPR] Update on SSCC
teampantera at yahoo.com
teampantera at yahoo.com
Mon Nov 16 09:55:51 PST 2015
Here's latest from Blue and Tom.
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Tom King <tomking123 at aol.com>
> Date: November 16, 2015 at 7:56:31 AM PST
> To: rxblue7 at yahoo.com
> Cc: teampantera at yahoo.com, tire_guy at sbcglobal.net
> Subject: Re: End of SSCC?
>
> Hi Blue,
>
> Love your ideas on this. I think they could be combined with a formal co-marketing agreement with one or more track day organizations. Eric and I submitted the attached PowerPoint presentation to Gail a while back, but it was met with total silence.
>
> Best regards,
> Tom King
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blue <rxblue7 at yahoo.com>
> To: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>; Tom King <tomking123 at aol.com>; tire_guy <tire_guy at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Mon, Nov 16, 2015 5:09 am
> Subject: Re: End of SSCC?
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> Happy Monday gentlemen,
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> It's great that we're all thinking about ways to keep SSCC going for the long haul. I did not know the second event was added due to the first one being so booked... interesting. Even though I like running twice a year, I can certainly understand the economics of doing just one.
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> My idea is very similar to Tom's and revolves around the marketing of the event. My thought was to put together a somewhat canned package that could be used in multiple venues: car shows, track days under a pop-up tent, club meetings, etc. Packages would be distributed to a handful of dedicated ORR'ers that want to tell others about the event. The package would be the same for everyone so a consistent message went out everywhere. A Pantera owner at a car show in St. Louis gets the same message as a Hellcat owner in Oregon.
>
> Sample Package:
> 2 DVDs: 1 continuous loop for background at a meeting or show booth, etc. and 1 with 3 to 5 minute professional looking presentation (maybe longer).
> PowerPoint Presentation on a thumb drive (provides a little more detail than the 2nd DVD)
> Flyers: Simple, yet professional glossy with contact info on one side and race info on the other side (links to videos, website)
> Estimated cost & FAQ sheet (could be part of flyer): Breakdown of estimated first time costs, FAQs and possibly coupon for 1st time racer discount or club discount. Club example - bring six 1st time club cars and the 7th 1st timer entry is free? Instant team for Team Challenge
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> I have other ideas as well, but I'm somewhat waiting for the dust to settle after Gail's announcement to see if the Board calls a meeting with the Associate Board to discuss moving forward. Clock's ticking...
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> Blue
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> From: Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>
> To: Blue <rxblue7 at yahoo.com>; Tom King <tomking123 at aol.com>
> Cc: "tire_guy at sbcglobal.net" <tire_guy at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 8:03 AM
> Subject: Re: End of SSCC?
>
> Seriously?
> Why would you go to India when we have the largest population of Punjab Indians in America here in the Central Valley?
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> From: Blue <rxblue7 at yahoo.com>
> To: Teampantera <teampantera at yahoo.com>; Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com>; Tom King <tomking123 at aol.com>
> Cc: "tire_guy at sbcglobal.net" <tire_guy at sbcglobal.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 1:24 AM
> Subject: Re: End of SSCC?
>
> Hey guys
>
> Will respond with my ideas later. In India on business.
> Blue
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> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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> On Mon, Nov 9, 2015 at 8:39 AM, Teampantera
> <teampantera at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Suggestions from my guys is as follows
> Get city of Ely involved
> Lower fees
> Giant outreach
> One event a year
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Nov 8, 2015, at 5:54 PM, Mad Dog Antenucci <teampantera at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Right on Tom....You all have my support and the support of my boyz.
>
> Let me know how I can help.
>
> Dennis
>
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> From: Tom King <tomking123 at aol.com>
> To: teampantera at yahoo.com
> Cc: rxblue7 at yahoo.com; tire_guy at sbcglobal.net
> Sent: Sunday, November 8, 2015 4:27 PM
> Subject: Re: End of SSCC?
>
> Hi Dennis,
>
> You're right on the money. Eric Pettersen and I have been lobbying the board for two years now to reach out with a specific co-marketing proposal to track day organizations like Hooked On Driving and like Track Masters. Their members have the exact profile that fits perfectly with SSCC events: guys with really nice cars, not race cars, just great street cars, who want to experience more of the exciting potential of their cars. We proposed that these track day organizations could pre-qualify entrants to by-pass the SSCC Qualifying School, offer reduced entry fees to highly-qualified contestants, and even allow advanced drivers to jump past the 110 class to the 125 class (140 tech) on their first run. In return, SSCC could award a few free entries to the track day events. The track day organizations are growing, while SSCC is not, so this seems like a good way to jump-start some growth and publicity. I sent Gail a full PowerPoint presentation of the proposal some time ago.
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> The SSCC Board (which has no racers on it), never responded in any way for the past two years.
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> I think you're right, we need to take some serious action. If you're not growing, you're dying.
>
> All the best,
> Tom King
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Teampantera <teampantera at yahoo.com>
> To: Tom King <tomking123 at aol.com>; Blue <rxblue7 at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Sun, Nov 8, 2015 4:02 pm
> Subject: Fwd: End of SSCC?
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> Tom & Blue,
>
> Let me know how I can help.
>
> The event really needs a dedicated PR rep for continued outreach to clubs and automotive publishing world as outreach to members.
>
> No one has contacted TPR or me for 15 years. Your loosing members not because of age but because of THE lack of outreach by SSCC
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: Teampantera <teampantera at yahoo.com>
> Date: November 8, 2015 at 3:48:49 PM PST
> To: "tpr at teampanteraracing.com" <tpr at teampanteraracing.com>
> Cc: paul at katchenvironmental.com
> Subject: End of SSCC?
>
> Hey Brothers,
> If you were with us in September Gail's announcement should come as no surprise. Steve passed away and Gail remarried.
>
> Too soon to say whether the Loss of Steve and Gail or the loss of K&N Filters as a key sponsor or aging participants and board members will be able to save the event.
>
> But going to see how I can help save what has become our annual trek to Mecca.
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> If any of you have any ideas on how to keep this twice a year event going short of finding a hidden drug cartel stash or turning the clock back 10 years please let me know.
>
> MD
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: Silver State Classic Challenge <sscc.us at gmail.com>
> Date: November 8, 2015 at 3:25:06 PM PST
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> Subject: Message from Gail
>
> It is with great regret that I am informing you of my resignation as Chief Operating Officer of the Silver State Classic Challenge. However, I will remain involved and dedicated as I continue as one of the Board of Directors.
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> Many factors led me to make this decision, including the extreme workload and responsibilities gained for each race. The workload became too much for me alone to handle.
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> The SSCC office and phone has been moved to Ely, however the email address remains the same.
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> 1139 E Aultman, Ste. C
> Ely, NV 89301
> Phone (775) 289-6900
> Fax (775) 289-6911
> Email: sscc.us at gmail.com
>
> I hope to see each and every one of you at upcoming races, where I plan to attend for race weekends. I wish all of you luck and pray for the continued success of the greatest road race in the world, the Silver State Classic Challenge!
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> Sincerely,
> Gail (Waldman) Walmsley
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