I don't demand nor expect anymore respect than anyone else in this forum...but I degress.

I wasn't 'putting down' the event, I was simply sarcastically pointing out the lack of organization at this event. The 'rain make-up' schedule being the cause of the lack of proper schedule is a fine excuse, and perhaps a valid one...but I've yet to be convinced that this 'fasttruck drift series' is anything but someone's half-assed attempt to capitalize on the 'drift' craze.

I'll explain.

Adding 'DRIFTING!!' to their schedule/flyer/advertisements adds a little "hrm.." and "ooo that's different" factor to their event, and gets curious parties to come out and check out the event...which is mainly comprised of circle track racing. So they add a couple hours here and there of 'drifting' just to draw in some extra crowd they normally wouldn't attract, thus bringing their attendance and 'eye-ball' numbers up. What does that do? Higher attendance numbers (and wider demographics) give them a better opportunity to get more sponsors and support capital for their main source of revenue, the racing series. It's simple Motorsports Marketing - Create a small buzz to bump the numbers (and demographics!) a little bit, and capitalize.

I don't really blame the guy, everyone does similar shit...I just don't see any chance of their little 'sideshow' progressing to anything dedicated, larger or more organized.


Moral of the story: Half-assed attempt, I'm not impressed.