Mfortier51 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 http://epub.performanceracing.com/display_article.php?id=1068657&view=112237 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 The website/Facebook topic is a good one.A site that is not updated , informative or offer communication is not good for the fan or sponsor.CTS does a good job there, others not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC57 Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks. Great find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Very good find indeed. I have actually started putting together a business plan. From this piece the ticketing and media pushes are huge. Social media takes care of itself when monitored correctly and adding content that a racer, fan or prospective fan wants to see. To be done correctly this is a full time job here in Texas that ability is pretty rare. Best case when my good friend John Mandabach was operating Houston that is the best it has ever been. ALL of these topics were in place and more importantly mastered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mfortier51 Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Tom Curley's health has declined quite rapidly lately but I'd bet he'd be thrilled to spend an hour or so on the phone with you folks. He runs a very strict event, considered by many to be a total a-hole but has tremendous respect from all drivers. Having Ken Squire as business partner sure doesn't hurt. I owned a Late Model and ran Thunder Road and his ACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 All good stuff. Â And the comment about Mr. Curley being very strict is right on the mark. Â Everyone involved in racing has a point of view and some folks will do whatever they can to see to it that their particular point of view is adopted by the track. It's just the way it is, but the constant pressure from all those points of view is very wearing and it's all too easy to give in to that pressure. But when that happens, even the best made business plan is useless. It's like giving the keys to the jail to the inmates when that happens. Â Mr. Curley may be unpopular, but his deal works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mfortier51 Posted January 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyWilcox Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I have never met anyone that didn't call Curley an A-hole. Strict to his formats but somehow respected for putting together very entertaining event.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mfortier51 Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I think the reason he has great respect is because he is so strict. His decisions are final. No exceptions. It's his sandbox... respect it, support it 100% or leave. No one disrespectfull driver is worth having an affiliation with his track, no matter who he is. Causes rapid erosion of everybody's respect for the organization, including the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARFAC Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Tom Curley certainly knows what he's doing that's for sure. I went to Thunder Road for over 40 years before I moved to Texas. I still go once a year when I go back home to visit. If there's anyone to follow its him without any doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Maybe we can get him to come run CTS? Anyone of y'all know him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mfortier51 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I do. But as I mentioned earlier his health is poor (severe COPD) and obviously not getting better. This may be his last season running the track and the tour. Follow his lead. He and Ken think very long term. Owning the track (not leasing) allows them to plan years in advance. Tom is in his early 70's. Ken is in his early 80's. Both looking to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mfortier51 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Call Tom. 802-244-6963. If Tom's not available speak with Darla. She is Tom's assistant and knows as much about what's going on as Tom. I think that if you explain you're situation and what you're trying to accomplish, Tom would be honored to be consulted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 May do that, have to get the landowner to secure a lease first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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