Shootout versus Drag Boat Racing in Nor Cal

Ahhh so many questions.....

So Big Wake Weekend at Folsom is dead?

Is this going to be at Oroville? Only place that I know of that has camping and floating stages.

If you're going to do a shootout, which I would prefer, there is no way you're going to get the big names and big boat owners to "camp out". That's a little more jet boat style. ;)

If you do a shootout why not try to revive something like the Bridge to Bridge on the Sac. river?

I take it the Hydroplanes are not going to be part of it this year?

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Originally Posted by GRADS

Ahhh so many questions.....

So Big Wake Weekend at Folsom is dead?

Is this going to be at Oroville? Only place that I know of that has camping and floating stages.

If you're going to do a shootout, which I would prefer, there is no way you're going to get the big names and big boat owners to "camp out". That's a little more jet boat style. ;)

If you do a shootout why not try to revive something like the Bridge to Bridge on the Sac. river?

I take it the Hydroplanes are not going to be part of it this year?

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Thank you for the input, we need a few more weeks before we can reply to your inquiries. There are so many factors when it comes to promoting this type of event and even fewer venues available for many different reasons. We have a great foundation and a venue with lots of potential...stay tuned and thanks again...

Your avatar photo is outstanding btw :thumbup::cool:
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My preference as a spectator would be shootout. Drags kinda drag along sometimes plus you need near ideal conditions throughout.

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Any news?

Can't wait to get the details. I am happy to help out how ever you would like.

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314 views and only 6 votes? C'mon people. This guy is asking for our feedback. Here's your opportunity to let him know what you would like to see. Your chance to carve the future vs coming back to this thread after the fact and complaining that you didn't get what you wanted LOL.

Please vote. Lets show him what we want. Thank you!

I voted, asked question and got zero answers.

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Originally Posted by GRADS

I voted, asked question and got zero answers.

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Let's put up some more votes then we'll interrogate him :D

I voted...let me interrogate him ;)

Looks like only 7 people have voted. We need more people. I'm surprised, usually this crowd has no problem telling us what they think. Come on peeps let's get moving!


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Originally Posted by GRADS

Any news?

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We need a few more weeks before we announce the details. Right now we are in the process of negotiating with the venue to firm up the date and the partnership arrangement. Secondly we are compiling the demand (based on forum polls and input from the boating community along with our sponsors) to construct the competition side of the event weekend. Personally I would like to see a combination of "Wild West Shootout" and solid drag boat racing with a reputable sanctioning body. In addition maybe some PWC racing to lure in the younger demographic. We need to combing culture (vendors, games, activities, boat show) sport (boat racing) and entertainment ( good music good variety). We will need support from the various clubs and also need cooperation from the different boating categories with a willingness to play in the sand box together...Thank you again for the interest, please feel free to send a PM also...

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Originally Posted by GRADS

I voted, asked question and got zero answers.

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We replied to both your inquiries...

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Originally Posted by Hotboat

314 views and only 6 votes? C'mon people. This guy is asking for our feedback. Here's your opportunity to let him know what you would like to see. Your chance to carve the future vs coming back to this thread after the fact and complaining that you didn't get what you wanted LOL.

Please vote. Lets show him what we want. Thank you!

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Thank you some much for reaching back to your faithful, it seems as if there is much interest and we really do need and want to hear constructive input...thanks all...

Are you talking LOTO or Desert Storm style "Shootout" or something different?

I think shootout/racing/live bands is a great combo. :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by GotHalos

Are you talking LOTO or Desert Storm style "Shootout" or something different?

I think shootout/racing/live bands is a great combo. :thumbup:

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We are taking LOTO style "(Insert Sponsor here) Wild West Shootout" and even offering up some prize $$$ in addition to adding a local charitable element similar to LOTO. We can do this with support from the Nor Cal boating Community. LOTO is so cool and been going on for 25 years!!!

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Originally Posted by 41Live!

We are taking LOTO style "(Insert Sponsor here) Wild West Shootout" and even offering up some prize $$$ in addition to adding a local charitable element similar to LOTO. We can do this with support from the Nor Cal boating Community. LOTO is so cool and been going on for 25 years!!!

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Very cool :thumbup: Hope it all comes together :)

403 views and 10 votes. Hmmmm, I think we can do much better than this. Even if you can't attend, please let 41Live know what you would like to see. Not everyday a promoter comes on any site and asks for feedback on what people would like to see. I applaud his efforts really.

This is a boating event. This is a boating site. So lets do something for boating!! Please vote.

I think the success of the event depends on what the venue is.

Voted!
Reason I didn't originally is virtually no chance of attending bc of proximity.

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Originally Posted by Carbon

Voted!
Reason I didn't originally is virtually no chance of attending bc of proximity.

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Thank you. I don't think 41Live, for the purposes of this poll, is too concerned right now about attendance. Seems he's trying to find out what people want to see first. Once he ascertains that, then he'll need to work his magic to actually get you to show up. So even if you can't make it, please vote!!

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Originally Posted by Hotboat

Thank you. I don't think 41Live, for the purposes of this poll, is too concerned right now about attendance. Seems he's trying to find out what people want to see first. Once he ascertains that, then he'll need to work his magic to actually get you to show up. So even if you can't make it, please vote!!

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Yea, that's what I realized, and yes boats first! :)


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