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Discussion in 'North & South Carolina' started by MC36, Mar 8, 2012.

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  1. MC36

    MC36 Karting

    Apr 24, 2009
    101
    #1 MC36, Mar 8, 2012
    Hello All,

    Thanks to all for the kind notes of encouragement on trying to keep our 'little' event afloat! Yes I hate that we have to move such a good thing due to a few hiccups but it is what it is now. All things happen for a reason and we hope to find a new local that is bigger and more accepting overall. It has taken us three years to get the word out to grow this event so I don't expect it to transform overnight. I informed the North Lake Commons property manager that many have heard of this via word of month and the internet postings do little to drive them to the event. I guess that this may take 2-3 months to really get around that this has moved so the pressure is on to find a new home.

    This is proving to be a bigger bear to move than I originally thought. The suggestions that some of you have given has been good and are a tremendous help to this cause. The challenge is that none of them have been able to fit the key criteria (this may be a root cause of the issue of finding a place, maybe no place is perfect!).

    -it needs to be near a main artery of the city. (I-85, I-77, 285, etc). Too far into the interior and logistics gets to be an issue.
    -it has to be a location that has facilities open early enough to purchase coffee, breakfast foods, and be able to use the restrooms on site. Also our presence can't be a hinderance to traffic, existing businesses or public safety.
    -it has to have property owners or managers that are accepting of the concept and willing to be a host (bigger issue than many of you can imagine)


    Not a long list but one that has proven to be a bit challenging to fill. Please continue to send suggestions my way and I will check them out. I do not claim to be an expert on all things Charlotte so your help is appreciated greatly. Be patient and we will have a solution very soon. Please forgive me if I don't respond right away, I have managed to post this on around 40+ different sites long with Facebook and Linked In which has created an administrative surplus as you can imagine.

    Thanks again,

    Michael
     
  2. RedlineG60

    RedlineG60 Formula 3

    Dec 25, 2003
    1,135
    Simpsonville, SC
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    Andy Thomason
    #2 RedlineG60, Mar 9, 2012
    Michael,

    Although we have never personally met, I have seen you and been fortunate enough to attend some of the C&C's in Charlotte over the years. I just want to say I know how tough it is to get all the logistics together for car events (been there, done that) and I really appreciate your efforts. I know everyone does. Thank you very much for your time you dedicate to this. I feel you should know it is appreciated by many!

    Andy
     
  3. ferraripete

    ferraripete F1 World Champ

    Nov 5, 2003
    11,560
    san diego/charlotte
    #3 ferraripete, Mar 10, 2012
    what a shame. could we make a case to have the event @ micheal waltrip's? i think my brother could make it happen as he could possibly get the endorsement of the town of cornelius.

    the mayor and several of the sargents and captains in the police force have been active in attending at our old venue.

    let me know if there is interest and i can have my brother make some calls.

    pcb
     
  4. naroescape

    naroescape Formula Junior

    Oct 27, 2005
    308
    Charlotte, NC
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    Bob Saville
    #4 naroescape, Mar 13, 2012
    Michael
    How about the HUGE parking lot by NC Music Factory? It's right off I-77 and I-277, and there's a great little diner there named Mattie's Diner. I know Matt personally. I would bet if we talked to him and told him about the event, he would set up extra staff and such (if he could) for us.

    not sure if he can accommodate the number of people for coffee and food, but it's worth a shot...the parking lot is big enough, and we wouldn't be bothering any other businesses...

    just a thought

    -Bob Saville
     
  5. desmomini

    desmomini F1 Rookie
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 18, 2003
    4,092
    Upstate SC
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    Jeff
    #5 desmomini, Mar 15, 2012
    The lot by Matties is a great idea! It's remote from "civilians", yet close to the highway and to civilization in general. MORE than enough room. Great idea, Bob.
     

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