abrungot Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Another one of Aaron's inquiring minds... How can Drivers be appreciated by the tracks better? Same time how can tracks be appreciated by the drivers more? Remember Productive not destructive please.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelyd13 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Drivers can be appreciated by the tracks more by....... Display good sportsmanship ( I know I know ) Stop crying over spilled milk Stop making wise cracks during drivers meeting ( They can and do hear you ) Participate in extra curricular activities ( Car shows etc.......it benefits us all ) Tracks can be appreciated by the drivers by......... Allow your officials to officiate according to their title Just a simple "Thank you" for what the track management does to improve the sport Do our part in advertising "our" hobby "our" track............flyers etc. Have a suggestion box and address a suggestion from each class Maybe have a voting system in place for any major changes JMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrungot Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Hummm.. 1 respsonse.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direct-flo Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 both sides saying thank you! those two words can go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 just give them respect for allowing you to race.............and they should know that you sacrificed alot and are there for a reason and show you the respect in return. it's pretty simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latemodel99 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I agree with Direct-Flo. Thank you's from both sides go a long way. Both sides understanding. It all boils down to communication. Recognition is key also. I know when I raced at River Cities Speedway in North Dakota, at every drivers meeting, The last week of racing was discussed both the good and the bad and the drivers who did good things were praised and the drivers who did bad things were put on the spot. That really allowed everyone to voice their opinions and it was great. That was for all the classes because it made everyone and I mean everyone feel that they belonged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 There's no mystery formula here. Just let the rules of common courtesy and mutual respect prevail. Problem is, there's damn precious little of that around anymore between people, anywhere you go. What ashame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latemodel99 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Boy isn't that the truth. That is the most B.S. thing is when tha politics and the whining start. Nothing has ever been solved by fighting and cursing. Don't get me wrong though, when something is blatant I will speak up. I just know how to do it with tact. There is too little precious time on this earth for the B.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer Duck Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 R E S P E C T When the track management makes a point of personally welcoming each and every car/driver to the track. And I don't mean the folks at the pit gate taking money .. TRACK MANAGEMENT is the key word. And by letting the staff do their jobs and backing them up. And by enforcing fairness. Racers remember people who are friendly and treat them fairly. And racers need to quit muttering in their beer, er, iced tea, on the way home about what went wrong that night. Pick up the phone the next day and let the track management know you appreciate their efforts to put on a GREAT show. Only mention the sore point as an "oh, by the way..." and no bitching/whining/complaining or whatever else you want to call it. Don't offer a solution unless asked. After all, did they come around and tell you how to make your car go faster? Let them do their business, you do yours. Same goes for Series Officials. Boil it all down and it's: R E S P E C T Ya gotta give it to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latemodel99 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Bravo Race Duck. RESPECT gotta have it!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Definitive Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 During the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo,Mary Nann West(may she rest in peace),would sit on her stool at the west gate and say goodbye and thank you to every employee,guest,and particapent.There was no reason for an eighty year old billionaire that was dieing to do so except her passion for the event to go off as a success.People will never believe how far a thank you can go until they see it for themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97car Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Treat everyone like family with respect going both ways,and leave out the Jerry Springer episodes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Well, I've been around the block enough times to figure this out about the concept of "respect". It is earned, not granted. But, earning it is often a relatvely simple thing to do. Most times a simple gesture of goodwill is all that is required. One simple little step, really. However, to "RE-Earn" respect lost is a whole 'nother thing. That can be a journey of a thousand miles in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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