Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Discussions related to Solo
Post Reply
EyeAmL8
Posts: 25
Joined: Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:01 pm
Location: Weber City, VA

Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by EyeAmL8 »

Didn't want to hijack the existing thread for Event 10, but

Did we lose the Adesa location permanently? or just this year?

I actually pretty bummed that we aren't there this year--

Not because I think Adesa is better location, it isn't.-(BMS is only 20 min away and a much better lot)
But because Adesa events have usually been held on Saturdays

I realize the venue change was probably last minute, but ETR has so few Saturday events; I was looking forward to it.
The beginning of the season, I had the two Saturday events circled on my calendar.-- the May event at BMS and Adesa

I went to and participated in the BMS event despite the threat of rain and people flipping out over the fact that we ran the dragway parking lot instead of our usual lot.
I even ran the DragCross event despite the steeper entry fee and the ... lively... discussion over the dial in time and the 1.5 sec rule because it was on a Saturday.

I had a blast at both events and would love to run more, but family and church obligations eliminate most Sunday events.

Unfortunately, I will probably close the season with another club (CCR) despite the long drive.

I don't know the details of how the schedule is set, but perhaps having a few more Saturday events would attract new members/participants, and in turn grow the club.
I'm sure there are others who are unable to run Saturday events, but a little variety may be helpful.
CCR seems to attract good crowds for both their Saturday and Sunday events.

Not trying to create trouble, just an observation.

Good luck to everyone on the 24th and have fun.
Taylor Repko
13 FR-S CS 44
User avatar
disneyd
Site Admin
Posts: 3564
Joined: Thu Dec 04, 2003 5:27 pm
Location: Knoxville, TN
Contact:

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by disneyd »

More Saturday events would be cool with me.... then you have Sunday to chill out and rest up for Monday.

Not an issue with BMS, but a lot of it depends on site availability. Some aren't available on Saturdays.
- Dave Disney
steverife
Posts: 9897
Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2003 9:55 am
Location: Knoxville, TN

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by steverife »

I hear you on church. I go whenever I'm not autocrossing. When I have an event, I try to go to a Saturday service or watch the webcast.

I used to work 1-3 Saturdays a month and work super late on Fridays. I just now started working Mon-Thurs and going in super early on Monday.... so Saturday events are more appealing than they were in the past. With that said, I think a lot more of our membership work on Saturday than work on Sunday.
'16 FRS - PSTX 97
User avatar
MARKP
Posts: 10333
Joined: Sat Dec 06, 2003 3:51 pm
Location: Farragut, TN

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by MARKP »

Thanks for the input, guys. Anyone else have an opinion?

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

Mark Pilson
03 Z06 - Sword
09 Mustang - Club
01 Excursion - The safe you dropped from the 10th story
jcox07
Posts: 7030
Joined: Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:40 am

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by jcox07 »

I would like more Saturday events as well...
JY ( Jeff ) Cox
ETR R.E
2018-2021, 2022, 2023 Solo Nationals Co Chairman
2010 GT500
thrdeye
Posts: 14085
Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:31 pm
Location: Lenoir City

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by thrdeye »

I don't mind Saturday events. It can make Friday evening a bit of a hustle if I have to get stuff together or have plans on Friday night. Otherwise, having Sunday open is pretty cool.
Chris Harp
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2018 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW M3
DiaboJim
Posts: 256
Joined: Fri Jul 08, 2016 12:39 pm

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by DiaboJim »

Either day is ok with me as long as we have a place to run and I can try to compete.
Jim Thomas
2016 GT350
User avatar
Gen52SS
Posts: 2305
Joined: Sun Feb 09, 2014 9:12 pm
Location: Seymour, TN

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by Gen52SS »

It makes no difference to me Saturday or Sunday.
Paul Breitweiser
2016 STX Champion FRS Raven Black
John Brown
Posts: 8798
Joined: Fri Dec 05, 2003 11:05 am

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by John Brown »

before any wild ideas are materialized... put this to a General Poll... :lol:

however.. Im at work 95% of all Saturdays..
ETR Pro Class Champion-2002-03-10-11-12-13-14-15
BMW/CCA D-Mod National Road Racing Champion-2011
Pro-Solo Prepared National Champ-2004
Pro-Solo Prepared National Champ-2005
2016 Dodge Challenger SRT 6.4L CAM-C
Teufelshund
Posts: 1822
Joined: Wed Jan 01, 2014 11:20 pm

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by Teufelshund »

Is definitely like to have more Saturday events. Not saying that we should nix Sunday events by any means, but a few more Saturday events would be nice
Brian Robbins
XP 45
User avatar
Scoob
Posts: 740
Joined: Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:18 pm
Location: Kingsport
Contact:

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by Scoob »

Sundays are easier for me (us), but I'm OK with either day (or both).
Scott Boito
#68 CAM-S C5 Z06
SEDIV SSS

BetterOffRacing
User avatar
01badz28
Posts: 4063
Joined: Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:13 am
Location: Knoxville, TN

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by 01badz28 »

Don't care either way - I'm a Monday - Friday worker and a heathen (I'm either running or sleeping in Sunday mornings).

Seems like whenever this come up, we have just as many folks that have work conflicts as religious conflicts. We also add in the added headache of dealing with UT football games (traffic) with our last events.

A mix would also work for me.
Ryan E. Jarrard
2001 Camaro Z28, SM #24
2011 BMW M3 Coupe
1989 BMW M3
oldmuscle69
Posts: 2243
Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 7:08 am
Location: on the wheeloldmuscle69@yahoo.com

Re: Adesa, Saturdays and Schedules

Post by oldmuscle69 »

In this limited place and location, for us to run a Saturday seems like a win. Why not? Planning ahead is key to these days. You end up with a day off before going back to work for the most of us. So if one comes up just plan ahead, we give a week or more notice.
Bob Colbert
Post Reply