11-08-2007, 05:10 AM
Hello all you rc racers and fans.
I am in the beginning stages of planning a new rc race track in Chicago, Illinois. The location is not set in stone yet. There are a few locations I am considering. It will depend on the rent, size, availability and the actual location. If you know of a good potential location, please let me know.
Of course there will be a full hobby shop on site in case racers need parts. I think Chicago is in need of a good LHS without having to go to the far suburbs and I know we could use a track.
I have all of the business details covered. I already have the suppliers lined up and I have lots of business experience. What I need help with is actually designing and building the track. I need to know things like the minimum amount of track space necessary, pit space, lane width, amount of turns, angle of turns, etc.
My goal is to create an indoor track that is pleasing to race on. It should be easy enough not to discourage newbies, yet challenging enough for veterans to have fun on.
Whether it will be a dirt off road track or a carpet track is still up for debate. It may come down to whatever is practical and whatever the landlord will allow. Demand is also a consideration, so let me know which you guys would prefer.
I am looking for someone with experience setting up a track and using lap counting software. This can be done on a consulting basis. If you just would like to offer your input, I'm all ears. If you are interested in an active role in the management of the track, I am looking for managers and employees as well.
I will also be looking for staff to man the hobby shop.
If you currently own, manage or work at a hobby shop, please do not take offense. I am not trying to steal your customers or in any way affect your business. I am not going after clientel from Joliet, Elmhurst, Wheeling or any other far away place. I am trying to provide a much needed service to people actually in Chicago. Your help and support in this would be appreciated by myself as well as many rc enthusiasts in Chicago.
If anyone has any good advice, please let me know.
Thanks
I am in the beginning stages of planning a new rc race track in Chicago, Illinois. The location is not set in stone yet. There are a few locations I am considering. It will depend on the rent, size, availability and the actual location. If you know of a good potential location, please let me know.
Of course there will be a full hobby shop on site in case racers need parts. I think Chicago is in need of a good LHS without having to go to the far suburbs and I know we could use a track.
I have all of the business details covered. I already have the suppliers lined up and I have lots of business experience. What I need help with is actually designing and building the track. I need to know things like the minimum amount of track space necessary, pit space, lane width, amount of turns, angle of turns, etc.
My goal is to create an indoor track that is pleasing to race on. It should be easy enough not to discourage newbies, yet challenging enough for veterans to have fun on.
Whether it will be a dirt off road track or a carpet track is still up for debate. It may come down to whatever is practical and whatever the landlord will allow. Demand is also a consideration, so let me know which you guys would prefer.
I am looking for someone with experience setting up a track and using lap counting software. This can be done on a consulting basis. If you just would like to offer your input, I'm all ears. If you are interested in an active role in the management of the track, I am looking for managers and employees as well.
I will also be looking for staff to man the hobby shop.
If you currently own, manage or work at a hobby shop, please do not take offense. I am not trying to steal your customers or in any way affect your business. I am not going after clientel from Joliet, Elmhurst, Wheeling or any other far away place. I am trying to provide a much needed service to people actually in Chicago. Your help and support in this would be appreciated by myself as well as many rc enthusiasts in Chicago.
If anyone has any good advice, please let me know.
Thanks