Nationals 2011

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It's a massive undertaking to organise an event like the Cobra Nats. And that's without considering the financial risk etc. Hats off to the NSW Club and all involved, fantastic effort.

By looking at some of the successful motorsport events around the country, here are some ideas:

Real concourse Show and Shine, cars are on display for significant amount of time, more extensive trophies(best engine bay, interior, paint etc) with concourse judging. In the old days we used to get a lot of the attendance from just show and shine orientated people.

If spectators drive to the event in Cobra's, GT40's etc, they can park in a front area so that people at the event can look at the cars.

Have a track cruise at lunch time, even on both days, for all competitors(including show and shine) with passengers. Or maybe just for show and shine.

Think outside the square to spice up racing events. I heard a good suggestion on the way home. One warm up lap, then standing start single hot lap.

Dyno comp.

Inviting other related parties, other GT40 car clubs, other Daytona clubs/owners/manufacturers.

Run a BBQ etc at the track after the racing stops on Friday arvo/night.

Borrow the Shelby Fest scoring ideas. Nominate your time, regularity timing etc for sprints. Nomimate your time also for Drags, Hill Climb, GoToWhoa.

Charge for admission for non-competitors, even if is a nominal $5 etc. Means manning the gate etc. Is it my imagination or do we not get as many spectators as I thought you would?

Invite original cars to come and be on display and to do some show laps etc, allocate sheds for them to be stored.

Rotating the event to different states is an intersting idea. I feel QLD could run a great event, but do we have the manpower, enthusiasm to do so.

Keep the ideas coming.