Locations!

[Xmax]

If anyone is driving along and sees an area that is pefect to have a the meet/carshow. Take some pictures and post them.
Must have's:
1. Large Parkinglot, at least 200 parkingspots.
2. Near by washrooms
3. Close to the vicinity of Chicago and under 2hrs from the track ex: Gld, Byron, Blackhawk.
4. Area to eat and sit down
5. Low traffic volume going thru the parkinglot.
6. Reasonably close to hotels, motels etc.
7. Local buisnesses and tentants must be ok with us having a meet there.
8. Shaded or sheltered areas

Any unnecessary posts will be deleted. Post only that deals with location info.

[Just_A_Wrx]

Maybe something in the Rosemont area??
Lots of hotel choices and im sure there is a lot around there that we can use.

[DasTeknoViking]

Xander, what bout that one place off Golf Rd going WEST on Golf past Barrington Rd ? It looks like there is enough room there to fit alot of cars.

BTW looking from the pics of the last Maxus I didnt see more than maybe 15 cars there. Is that how big these things get or what ?

[Mr Grey]

It gets big...I think those were preliminary pictures, before the bigger crowds got there............ :gotme:

[kkozy1982]

can we borrow the allstate arena lot or anything like that? or will that be too expensive? it is pretty convenient... with the highway and hotels beign close by.. and i don't seem to recall a place off of golf west of barrington that's big enough to hold that many cars and i live aruond there... there's a place off of barrington that's decent.. but i dun think that's even big enough.(right by the hospital).. if i think of any other places in the suburbs, i'll let y ou know.

[JaTaN]

http://www.rosemont.com they have a quote request thing
http://www.choosechicago.com
http://www.carshownews.com/national/IL.htm shows some car show events (might help with locations or something)

[Xmax]

Im thinking anything that deals with some type of convention center will most definantly be expesive. Car dealerships, shops, restaurants, parks would be preferable. Parking would be free, compared to probably paying the convention center to use their parking lot.

[Ovaltine Jenkins]

there is a place right near NIU hoffman estates that is ALWAYS empty except one day a week. It's right off I90 by the beverly road exit. Plus you have the SEARS business bs there which is also closed on weekends.

[kkozy1982]

Im thinking anything that deals with some type of convention center will most definantly be expesive. Car dealerships, shops, restaurants, parks would be preferable. Parking would be free, compared to probably paying the convention center to use their parking lot.

would busse woods be not adequate enough, even in the secluded place(s)??? if i drive by somewhere big, i'll text ya.

[Ovaltine Jenkins]

no, he said it wouldn't work cause of all the traffic that goes through there. Although if we reserved it now we could reserve he whole place and no one would be able to get in.

[Mr Grey]

no, he said it wouldn't work cause of all the traffic that goes through there. Although if we reserved it now we could reserve he whole place and no one would be able to get in.



I think we can reserve most of the area...I'm not quite sure how much it will cost, but I guess I can double check. After all, this is about a year away.

[Xmax]

Xander, what bout that one place off Golf Rd going WEST on Golf past Barrington Rd ? It looks like there is enough room there to fit alot of cars.

BTW looking from the pics of the last Maxus I didnt see more than maybe 15 cars there. Is that how big these things get or what ?

I exactly know what area you are talking about, thats where I used to work and hoping to go back at, CEC's parking lot. That is a nice area, but im gonna have to talk to them and see what I could do. But one only draw back is that the building is in use during the weekends as well so they will still be using the parking lot for their use.

[kkozy1982]

I think we can reserve most of the area...I'm not quite sure how much it will cost, but I guess I can double check. After all, this is about a year away.

i think busse woods would be the best place because of its location. It's not far from the city, there's a lot of hotels/motels/inns nearby and we can bbq and it's close to the major highways that'll take anyone anywhere. but as i said, if i spot anywhere else while driving, i'll let xander know. i know Target(s) have HUGE lots but they're really picky about who camps out there...

[Ovaltine Jenkins]

yep yep yep

[Xmax]

I think we can reserve most of the area...I'm not quite sure how much it will cost, but I guess I can double check. After all, this is about a year away.

Last time I checked the to reserve a large part of Busse Woods would cost in the thousands.

[il99max]

What about a high school in the area? Anyone have any connections like that? Most of the schools have big parking lots, although something would have to be done about restroom facilities.

[Brian]

the question is numerically how many people will be there?
Showing?
Parking?

[Mr Grey]

the question is numerically how many people will be there?
Showing?
Parking?


Either way, you're better off inflating the number instead of needing more of anything......everythihng within a resonable number.

[Brian]

well are we talking 100 showing and 250 parking?
plus what about how many people that need places to stay?

this is all info that we'll need in order to make evrything work

not to mention volunteers to control traffic and parking

[Kowalski]

i think the best idea would be to talk to the main guy of maxus 2006 and see what the numbers ended up being this year...

[DasTeknoViking]

No big store is going to allow for a car meet, same thing goes for a highschool.... I think we are stuck with Bussy Woods.

I COULD ask about getting some room at my dealership but its a ACURA dealership and I really DOUBT they would allow 200 Nissans to show up. Woodfield Nissan has no room for 200 cars eighter.

I think ideal spot would be some kinda forest preserve. Xander you need to check out that spot on Golf Rd between like RT59 and Barrington Rd. I think it would be a great spot, as there is enough room for cars there and you do not have to drive 20MPH for 10 min like we always have to do through Bussy Woods.

If we need to pitch in some $$$ for a spot, I will gladly throw down some $$$. I need one of them "I support Chicago Maxima Club" whatchama-call-its under my screen name.

[Brian]

If we need to pitch in some $$$ for a spot, I will gladly throw down some $$$. I need one of them "I support Chicago Maxima Club" whatchama-call-its under my screen name.
custom user title :ph34r:

[Mr Grey]

Done........

[Xmax]

I'll definantly take a look at that area. But on my way home from work today, I just realized that there is a huge gynormus parkinglot at the Schaumburg Flyers Stadium. It would be perfect but it is a private property and there is really no washrooms near by and places to BBQ and such. But I will definantly look into that forest preserve by Barrington and Busse Woods.

[Nissan 6]

I'll definantly take a look at that area. But on my way home from work today, I just realized that there is a huge gynormus parkinglot at the Schaumburg Flyers Stadium.
Yea me and a friend run our rc cars in there, fucking huge!

[Brian]

http://www.blackhawkfarms.com/ ( 15538 Prairie Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080 )
about 1.5 hrs out from chicagos north side (straight up the 90)

[Rocky]

I can get some spots in rockford, my high school, park district areas, which is 15 minutes drive from byron, but an hour to an hour and a half from chicago .....

[Kowalski]

about 1.5 hrs out from chicagos north side (straight up the 90)

don't forget about that construction... when should it be over by?

[Brian]

shit I forgot about that.
isn't the 90 only under construction within the city limits like south of McCormick Place?

[DasTeknoViking]

No I90 is under construction from I294 to past the toll booths- due to the open road tolling they are trying to make. Its like that in both directions. You can get there taking 94 to Lake Cook Rd and then take the streets.

Do we have a date in mind yet ? I can start making calls about Hotels etc.

[Xmax]

I want to say mid to late June.

[DasTeknoViking]

Alright if I see my dealership owner tomorrow I will see if they will wanna host us there- at Contiental Nissan in Countryside..... I personally have never been there and don't know how large the place is.

[Pablito]

hey mike, that dealer is like around the corner from my house, so i could def help out with setting up and such...parking lot in back is pretty big, but its obviously full of new cars, but there is a shopping mall behind that dealer that has a huge parking lot thats is always empty that seems kinda like a good place...i may take pics for u guys tonight if i have time

[kkozy1982]

that dealer is like around the corner from my house...parking lot in back is pretty big and there is a shopping mall behind that dealer that has a huge parking lot thats is always empty

alright.. you probably said this already but where is this countryside?

[Pablito]

its by lagrange, western spprings, hinsdale, hodgkins ...kinda by the UPS plant by 294 if anyone even knows what im talking about..the dealer it self is on lagrange road and is very easy to access from I-55

[kkozy1982]

its by lagrange, western spprings, hinsdale, hodgkins ...kinda by the UPS plant by 294 if anyone even knows what im talking about..the dealer it self is on lagrange road and is very easy to access from I-55

oh! yea! i know where that is! i've been to that area a couple of times for swim meets... not a bad loc.

[Brian]

its by lagrange, western spprings, hinsdale, hodgkins ...kinda by the UPS plant by 294 if anyone even knows what im talking about..the dealer it self is on lagrange road and is very easy to access from I-55
Google map link. (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5750+S+Lagrange+Road,+Countryside,+IL&ie=UTF8&ll=41.786171,-87.868473&spn=0.000872,0.001829)
you sure that's enough space :unsure:

[Xmax]

That is a lot of space, Paulo, if you can, since you live the closest to there, ask the Nissan dealership if they can sponsor our event. I will also ask Glendale Heights Nissan when I get the chance since the have a fairly large parking lot next to them as well.

[kkozy1982]

That is a lot of space, Paulo, if you can, since you live the closest to there, ask the Nissan dealership if they can sponsor our event. I will also ask Glendale Heights Nissan when I get the chance since the have a fairly large parking lot next to them as well.
there is a guy named orlando at glendael nissan.... really good guy. maybe he'll hook you up. he hooked my family up with lower cost for the cars since we've been buying from him specifically for almost 20 years. Let me know if you want me to talk to them too... there was a cocky bastard there that tried to get my number... he ended up giving me his. other employees there tried to save me from him... interesting experience.

[Pablito]

ok i got some pics of the lot.....its usually emptier than this and easliy has 200 empty spots almost all the time...the dealer is almost directly in front of it
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/95GLEMAXX/Picture157.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f138/95GLEMAXX/Picture158.jpg
i will go today and ask the dealer

[Pablito]

ok so i went to the dealer and the manager says he needs to know more about it...like he wants literature and whatnot or like pics or something, so if someone could link me to the sort of thing, that would be great, bc he sounded like he really didnt mind sponsoring it..i also went to bill kay nissan in downers grove, but the guy they wanted me to talk to wasnt there yet, so i will check back tomorrow maybe

[Xmax]

Sounds good Paulo, anyone here with really good grammar and english skills let me know, so we can write a formal letter saying how it should be good to sponsor our event.

[kkozy1982]

Sounds good Paulo, anyone here with really good grammar and english skills let me know, so we can write a formal letter saying how it should be good to sponsor our event.

if someone writes it up, i'll edit it.

[darklegend06]

if someone writes it up, i'll edit it.

Maybe, not sure if it is a good idea but get letters out to the Nissan dealers around chicagoland area and maybe they can donate some $$$ to us to do this event. Then if we have to pay to rent that spot out we have the money and some more if it works out.

[Bluesbrekr]

ok so i went to the dealer and the manager says he needs to know more about it...like he wants literature and whatnot or like pics or something, so if someone could link me to the sort of thing, that would be great, bc he sounded like he really didnt mind sponsoring it..i also went to bill kay nissan in downers grove, but the guy they wanted me to talk to wasnt there yet, so i will check back tomorrow maybe

Links to Maxus 2006:
http://mreous.home.comcast.net/Maxus.html

http://community.webshots.com/user/maximum810

http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/Bluesbrekr/Maxus%202006/

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2105557275

[Bluesbrekr]

And links to Maxus 2005:

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=2125426096

Heck, here's the thread......

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=409615

[Brian]

You can ask matt for some help, he did the last 2.

[Xmax]

I'll ask him for some pointers what to look out for but I am gonna try to make this into a team work type of deal. Tonight and tomarrow I am going to try to go to Glendale Nissan and Woodfield Nissan and see if its possible if they could sponsor our event. Since both are one of the best selling Nissan dealerships in this area.

[kkozy1982]

I'll ask him for some pointers what to look out for but I am gonna try to make this into a team work type of deal. Tonight and tomarrow I am going to try to go to Glendale Nissan and Woodfield Nissan and see if its possible if they could sponsor our event. Since both are one of the best selling Nissan dealerships in this area.

as i said before, let me/toshi know. esp. toshi.. he knows people at those two dealerships.

[Brian]

why don't we first figure out what track(s) we are going to use, then we can plan from there.
if we use the track in joliet, finding a Dealer in rockford would be assinine.
we need to come up with a more logical set of progressive steps to get it all figured out.


my thinking
1. track
2. Meet site
3. SPONSORS (dealers, Speed shops {I'll ask kaotic once we get more plans laid in} magazinesetc..)
4. Lodging, Airlines (not everyone will drive in I'm assuming)

If someone reminds me in october and we have some serious plans in play I WILL talk to the big companies at SEMA about some sponsorship
anyone see a flaw in that progression chart?

[Kowalski]

why don't we first figure out what track(s) we are going to use, then we can plan from there.
if we use the track in joliet, finding a Dealer in rockford would be assinine.
we need to come up with a more logical set of progressive steps to get it all figured out.


my thinking
1. track
2. Meet site
3. SPONSORS (dealers, Speed shops {I'll ask kaotic once we get more plans laid in} magazinesetc..)
4. Lodging, Airlines (not everyone will drive in I'm assuming)

If someone reminds me in october and we have some serious plans in play I WILL talk to the big companies at SEMA about some sponsorship
anyone see a flaw in that progression chart?

i can't find a flaw... i think it's a good idea since there are less tracks than parking lots in our area...

[Xmax]

I believe airtravel or any other type of traveling to Chicago is up to them, but getting picked up from the airport or trainstation is something different, it is something we could take care of. Hotels are definantly in the plans. As soon as we get a location I will start making phone calls or visits to the closest hotels and motels.

[Brian]

call nissan direct and ask them to sponsor, maybe tire rack too.

[DasTeknoViking]

I'm working on a few dyno shops this week to see what kinda deal we could come up with. Problem is I wanna give them a ballpark of how many cars we would expect to show up. I don't wanna say 100 cars just to have all of us locals come through........with 30ish cars.

[Ketchup83se01]

So you guys come up with a location yet?

[Brian]

I did, but who knows if it will still be available in a year.

[Xmax]

Still working on the location, just sit tight. The only time I really get to find a location is on weekends.

[Brian]

Still working on the location, just sit tight. The only time I really get to find a location is on weekends.
Delegate!
ask for volunteers.

[kkozy1982]

Delegate!
ask for volunteers.

XANDER!!! I LIVE 10 MINUTES AWAY from you. just tell me what y ou need. we're all here willing to help!

[Pablito]

continental nissan said they would sponsor once we get the permit from the town of coutryside to have the cars meet in the parking lot behind it. he seemed real happy about it. he says he has done similar stuff with the z club...

[Kowalski]

well, there's some good news... it's cool that they sound excited about it... can you get photos of the lot and find out if the permit costs anything?

[Xmax]

Thats good, now its just a matter of how much to get a permit.

[kkozy1982]

Thats good, now its just a matter of how much to get a permit.

we shoudl get some sponsors to pay for the permit..

[Rocky]

Or possibly take up donations and give VIP status to those who pitch in...

[Pablito]

theres pics of the lot in this thread....

[Brian]

who owns the lot?
nissan or streamwood?
anyone here live in streamwood?
a resident will probably need to apply for the permit.

just looked over their website and the closest thing I found was this : http://www.streamwood.org/ReferenceDesk/Forms/BlockPartyNotice.pdf
:gotme:

[kkozy1982]

who owns the lot?
nissan or streamwood?
anyone here live in streamwood?
a resident will probably need to apply for the permit.

just looked over their website and the closest thing I found was this : http://www.streamwood.org/ReferenceDesk/Forms/BlockPartyNotice.pdf
:gotme:

i live in streamwood

[Xmax]

who owns the lot?
nissan or streamwood?
anyone here live in streamwood?
a resident will probably need to apply for the permit.

just looked over their website and the closest thing I found was this : http://www.streamwood.org/ReferenceDesk/Forms/BlockPartyNotice.pdf
:gotme:

I think the lot is in Countryside, I think the lot is owned by the mall that is right next door to Countryside Nissan. But I don't think anyone lives in Countryside thats on here, I know Paulo lives in Westernsprings. But Countryside Nissan may provide the permit for us. Paulo or if anyone near that area look for any nearby Hotels, preferably Mariot or the Hampton Inn, my mom probably could provide discounts for people stay there, thats if we are able to get that lot. I am gonna see how much is it going to cost to see how much a permit for a local lot in a park near my house would cost. The parking lot looks like it can hold about 200 cars.

[Pablito]

there are at least 3 or 4 hotels around the corner from the dealer

[Brian]

I think the lot is in Countryside, I think the lot is owned by the mall that is right next door to Countryside Nissan. But I don't think anyone lives in Countryside thats on here, I know Paulo lives in Westernsprings. But Countryside Nissan may provide the permit for us. Paulo or if anyone near that area look for any nearby Hotels, preferably Mariot or the Hampton Inn, my mom probably could provide discounts for people stay there, thats if we are able to get that lot. I am gonna see how much is it going to cost to see how much a permit for a local lot in a park near my house would cost. The parking lot looks like it can hold about 200 cars.
we'll need permission from whomever owns the lot to use it first.
I come up with 7 hotels, 7 Gas stations, 20 repair facilities , 3 grocery stores, 2 chinese restaurants, 5 delis, 5 italian restaurants, 1 mexican, 28 "other", 4 pizza , 1 steak, 1 thai, 15 ATMs, and 12 Bars/nightclubs within 1 geographical mile of it.

[Pablito]

there ya go...perfect spot

[Brian]

it's only perfect if we find a road course within an hour of it.

[Xmax]

At the meet Sunday me, Greg, Hector, and some other guys were thinking about having the meet at P&L motorsports, its near the corner of Irving Park and Mannheim Road. But not only having the meet, but having the dyno day the same day. According to Mike or was it Greg said that there is a large parkinglot across the street from P&L. That should fit a decent about of cars. I hope they have a area to sit and washrooms available near by.

[DasTeknoViking]

You will not find a affordable road course within a hour of Chicago. Only one would be AutoBahn, but I don't think we have the $$$ to get it for a day. Last I heard SE-R convetion was going to be held there till they found out how much the track was..... you can buy a nice condo for that $$$.

Black Hawk Farms is the only affordable place in this area, unless we can somehow get Chicago Motor Speedway..... they do Quattro events there and set up the in-field into a buncha twisties and turns, then use the oval as the straightaway. I did tech inspections and tech work for Audi SPORT team about 5 years ago there, it was a nice track- with very little danger as far as runing into things.

[Grzesiu]

At the meet Sunday me, Greg, Hector, and some other guys were thinking about having the meet at P&L motorsports, its near the corner of Irving Park and Mannheim Road. But not only having the meet, but having the dyno day the same day. According to Mike or was it Greg said that there is a large parkinglot across the street from P&L. That should fit a decent about of cars. I hope they have a area to sit and washrooms available near by.
i talked to Rich @ pnl and he is gonna sign up here tomorrow so he can get some more details etc

[Xmax]

i talked to Rich @ pnl and he is gonna sign up here tomorrow so he can get some more details etc

Sounds good.

[Kowalski]

I did tech inspections and tech work for Audi SPORT team about 5 years ago there, it was a nice track- with very little danger as far as runing into things.

OT: what don't you have experience with??? you're my role model :wub:

[Rocky]

Little boys andy. Thats the only place you have him beat.

[Kowalski]

sweet, as long as it's one thing, it's all good...

anyways, Maxus... is it officially in chicago?

[Xmax]

I'm pretty sure it is.

[Brian]

Black Hawk Farms is the only affordable place in this area, unless we can somehow get Chicago Motor Speedway..... they do Quattro events there and set up the in-field into a buncha twisties and turns, then use the oval as the straightaway. I did tech inspections and tech work for Audi SPORT team about 5 years ago there, it was a nice track- with very little danger as far as runing into things.
any chance you can find out how the quattro guys got it done?
CMS is a lot closer to our other 2 spots than Blackhawk is. CMS also has a dragstrip, no?

[Xmax]

Chicago Motor Speedway doesn't have a dragstrip unfortunantly. Its located in the heart of Cicero, it was suppose to be a Indy raceway, but the same people the was for it now complained about the noise polution it had when the had a race out there a few years ago. You were probably were mixing it up with Chicagoland Speedway, thats the one that is next to Route 66 Dragway.

[Brian]

you sure chicago motor speedway still exists?
their website is gone.
yes I did get them confused chicagoland speedway :\

[Xmax]

Well P&L has a website. And where they exactly they are located here is the addy.

Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 10AM - 7PM
Saturday: 10AM - 5 PM
Closed on Sundays

Ph: 847-678-4311
Fax: 847-678-4313
3847 Carnation Street
Franklin Park, IL 60131
http://www.pandlmotorsports.com


If anyone just happens to be in that area take some pictures of the location, and the parkinglot that might be good to have the meet, and if they are open ask questions regarding our meet, such as Dyno day, and the meet itself. I looked at the satellite pictures and so far it looks ok. But not sure how we are going to setup seating area and such.

[Brian]

rent a tent :gotme:

[Xmax]

rent a tent :gotme:

I do have a large tent, 20X15, but of course that won't fit much if a lot do show up. I wonder how much its going to cost to rent a tent, chairs and tables. Anyone have connections?

[Brian]

I do have a large tent, 20X15, but of course that won't fit much if a lot do show up. I wonder how much its going to cost to rent a tent, chairs and tables. Anyone have connections?
I can probably get a frequent renters discount at like halls or someplace like that.

we need to find out how many people are coming so we can plan this right.
50 people is easy
200 not so easy

[Xmax]

I can probably get a frequent renters discount at like halls or someplace like that.

we need to find out how many people are coming so we can plan this right.
50 people is easy
200 not so easy

Yeah, true dat, I guess we will have to make sure that if this is the location then we prolly could look into getting a tent.

[Brian]

I wanna say yes and no, cuz we could try to get a restaurant to sponsor us to get some free food, but of course they can only bring so much.
I kind of expected that answer.

I wish there was a way to get a head count :(

if food was included I could see charging x amount to attend which would help defray the food costs and help weed out the not so serious people.

[Pablito]

its official on the org!

[darklegend06]

great we got food!! Now where is it going to be located?

[Xmax]

I went to Carol Stream's Village hall to see how much it will cost to reserve and rent out the "Town Center."

Note this is the pricing for this year, it may go up next year. But this includes the use of the large tent, which is appoximatly 40 ft in length and appoximatly 20ft in width, and about 20 feet high.

A minumum of 4hrs of use - $500
For each additional hour - $75
Refunable deposit to reserve the date and location - $150.

Garbage cans are provided, but we have to do all the cleaning after the event. For vendors and sponsors to setup is questionable, the village is not sure if they can approve them to set up their stands. Hopefully the vendors and sponsors can reduce us spending money to reserve this particular location.

Hampre Park which is across the street can't be reserved till April 1st, but I will try to get a ball park of how much it will cost to reserve that location which is right across from the "Town Center." But I'm going to have to talk to the Park District instead since the park district owns that land, not the village hall.

[Kowalski]

do they gaurantee all the parking spots to us?

[Xmax]

do they gaurantee all the parking spots to us?

I am pretty sure they can reserve most if not all parking spots, but i depends on how many people are coming and how many spots vendors and sponsors would take up as well.

[Raven74]

This is an idea given by Ken (kcf881). Autobahn Country Club rents out your choice of the North, South or Full sections. I think it will be hard to get the track for that weekend, though it wont hurt to inquire. There are alot of hotel choices in that area also. It would be somewhat of a cruise to Joliet. *autobahncountryclub.net*


-Thanks Ken

[Greeneyes]

SO is this going to be held by the Quarry or not? I just saw this thread I live right down the road from there also!

[Xmax]

This is an idea given by Ken (kcf881). Autobahn Country Club rents out your choice of the North, South or Full sections. I think it will be hard to get the track for that weekend, though it wont hurt to inquire. There are alot of hotel choices in that area also. It would be somewhat of a cruise to Joliet. *autobahncountryclub.net*


-Thanks Ken

That sounds good, one of us should look into rental costs and such, ill look into hotels and such in that area.

[50 Percent]

I thought we were looking for places close to O'hare?

[Brian]

for a road course, we'll have to be away from o'hare.
figure about an hour anyway you go.

[Cousin Ryan]

I know high schools are an unlikely choice, but what about the parking lot at the new South Elgin High School. Thats a pretty big lot.

Or what about in the lot at AMC 30 on barrington rd by I90? That lot is huge too. Or Willow Creek further north on algonquin? haha

[kkozy1982]

I know high schools are an unlikely choice, but what about the parking lot at the new South Elgin High School. Thats a pretty big lot.

Or what about in the lot at AMC 30 on barrington rd by I90? That lot is huge too. Or Willow Creek further north on algonquin? haha


i highly doubt the school board will approve the SEH lot...

AMC 30... no good on the weekends. it's PACKED...

Willow Creek. that cult church thing? enough said.

[Biggs]

i'm thinking of the ikea parking lot. It's hugeeee and guess what....It's never ever filled.

[Nissan 6]

i'm thinking of the ikea parking lot. It's hugeeee and guess what....It's never ever filled.
Do you know if its smooth?? need to take my on road rc car and get up to top speed on a big surface.

[Biggs]

it's smooth alright

[Cousin Ryan]

yeah i didnt think about ikea. Good call. or even woodfield? I know woodfield rents out a section of the parking lot for dealerships when they have special deals goin on. I can talk to someone in management if you guys would like? And i know someone in the malls marketing dept, so im sure theyd be able to help with promotions as well.

[Xmax]

I know high schools are an unlikely choice, but what about the parking lot at the new South Elgin High School. Thats a pretty big lot.

Or what about in the lot at AMC 30 on barrington rd by I90? That lot is huge too. Or Willow Creek further north on algonquin? haha

We thought about those locations but they are in buffu land. But those would be perfect locations parkinglot wise but the ammenities for people are not so swell unfortunantly.

[50 Percent]

i highly doubt the school board will approve the SEH lot...

AMC 30... no good on the weekends. it's PACKED...

Willow Creek. that cult church thing? enough said.
i could ask my sister about u-46's policy on renting out the lot...

[Kowalski]

We thought about those locations but they are in buffu land. But those would be perfect locations parkinglot wise but the ammenities for people are not so swell unfortunantly.

i mentioned the lot with 3 hotels around it and 3 restaurants... Chicago Prime, Webber Grill, and Entourage... (they deliver now... Takeout Taxi ftw...)

[Xmax]

Blackhawk replies.

Xander, Thank you for inquiring about rental at Blackhawk Farms
Raceway.We will be scheduling next years events here real soon,However
most of our weekends are booked for 2 day events, If you could give a
phone # where I could reach you, and as soon as I'm sure that we have
that date open I will be in touch with you.

Track Manager
Cindy Robinson

I gave my number so hopefully she will call me when next years schedule is available.

[DasTeknoViking]

Right on ! Now we just need that purposal letter so we can start whorn up sponsorships !

Xander maybe the SE-R guys from www.sr20forum.com are still looking for a track- I am not sure as I very rarely go on there anymore.... if they could have a track day one day and we could the other, it could be a Nissan Race Weekend at BlackHawk. It would attract alot of attention I suppose........ just thinking outloud.

[Bluesbrekr]

Nice work for the track, Xander!

Mike is right....we need a sponsor(s) real soon. Without that, it will be a lot harder to get things going and paid for. And a sponsor will mean MAXUS will really happen....probably increase interest on the org about attendance.

[Kowalski]

Nice work for the track, Xander!

Mike is right....we need a sponsor(s) real soon. Without that, it will be a lot harder to get things going and paid for. And a sponsor will mean MAXUS will really happen....probably increase interest on the org about attendance.

we are waiting on a proposal to give to a dealership... they already are extremely interested in supporting us but they'd like an official proposal before they can do anything...

[DasTeknoViking]

Someone is sleeping on the proposal letter :P I would like to order up some slicks from TireRack for the event and get some kinda sponsorship going for Maxus.

[Cousin Ryan]

Yeah that letter needs to get done asap. If i was any good at writing up letters id do it, but im horrible.

[Xmax]

I am willing to write it, but I've been busy with my work schedule and other things, I'll try to write it up by next week, but some of you guys are going to have to proof read it cuz my grammar skills sucks.

[kkozy1982]

FYI just got a proposal from Eric... i'll email it to you when i get home xander.

[Xmax]

FYI just got a proposal from Eric... i'll email it to you when i get home xander.

Awesome, Ill go and proof read it see if any changes needed to be made, and I'll try to also edit it to taylor it for each specific company/willing sponsor. But I'm going to write one up as well and maybe comprimise (sp?) Of what I put in and what Eric wrote up or all of what Eric wrote if his sounds better.

[kkozy1982]

Awesome, Ill go and proof read it see if any changes needed to be made, and I'll try to also edit it to taylor it for each specific company/willing sponsor. But I'm going to write one up as well and maybe comprimise (sp?) Of what I put in and what Eric wrote up or all of what Eric wrote if his sounds better.

send it over and we'll go from there.. oh.. i need yoru email address.

[50 Percent]

send it over and we'll go from there.. oh.. i need yoru email address.
if you want to send it to me also i will check grammer and spelling...