? for Ron and Nik - Focaljet

**Hal** · 09-03-2006, 11:52 AM

There have been two Focus Challenge/Redline Track Events on the east coast this year. Results/Times for neither event are posted on the Focus Challenge website or the Redline Track events website

**davlafont** · 09-04-2006, 07:14 AM

What'r we... chopped liver?!?

j/k

**slidemaster** · 09-04-2006, 12:30 PM

I believe some of the times are on the Redline site. Also thread here have times posted.

There has been site transition, so for the short term, you may have to look around a bit

**Hal** · 09-04-2006, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidemaster

I believe some of the times are on the Redline site. Also thread here have times posted.

Not for any of the East Coast events. West Coast events that were after the East Coast events are posted though.

**slidemaster** · 09-04-2006, 04:17 PM

Hopefully it will improve soon

**belacyrf** · 09-04-2006, 05:32 PM

Just FYI... I know it's only an interim solution, but I'm building out the current FC site a little bit so that putting times in is an easy thing to do.

If redline has the information from past FC events I"ll gladly put them in for you guys!

oh and just for info's sake... FC did post east coast results from the first east coast FC

http://www.focuschallenge.com/eventr...asp?schedID=22

**Hal** · 09-05-2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belacyrf

oh and just for info's sake... FC did post east coast results from the first east coast FC

Yes, the 2005 event was posted very nicely and promptly. But the 2006 events have not been. I know we didn't have as many cars this year for various reasons. But some of the FJ members who did run also ran in the Redline Time attack event and did very well. I just want to see their efforts recognized.

**belacyrf** · 09-05-2006, 10:56 AM

I agree, it should have been posted unfortunatley Nik didn't really have a method to post them, and I've been slammed by work. So if I can get the results from the past I'll take care of it.

**SVTBuckeye** · 09-18-2006, 06:30 PM

I second the request for results

The idea of a competition, but no results is less than desirable marketing.

**Draxas** · 09-21-2006, 02:11 PM

I'll speak with Chris about getting the results up and posted. One thing we will need is everyone's handicap that participated in the Focus Challenge at Summit Point. I think we only had 3 cars, so it wont take long to figure out the final results.

Hopefully next year we'll see more cars compete in the events out on the East Coast.

**davlafont** · 09-21-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draxas

Hopefully next year we'll see more cars compete in the events out on the East Coast.

Are you sure you want that? Imagine how many people would be complaining if you DID have a monster turnout!

I don't mean to bash... I had fun and I hope to do it again next summer too.

**slidemaster** · 09-21-2006, 03:41 PM

If there was better participation I believe youd see more work from Redline. 3 cars isnt alot.

They have gotten where they can handle 100 cars and owner egos at time attacks, FC guys are usually more mellow. They can handle it.

**focaljet-1** · 09-22-2006, 08:37 AM

I will be revamping the site over the off season and we should get everything up and start the new year off right. I apologize for any inconvenience.

**seanmc** · 09-24-2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidemaster

If there was better participation I believe youd see more work from Redline. 3 cars isnt alot.

Well, as one of the 3 participants, I've got to say (respectfully): too bad. If you promote the event, support it. Plain and simple. Sorry to all involved, but I can say in all honesty that I did more to promote the event on this board than the organizers.

Sorry for the negative tone, but promoters have a greater responsibility to their events than the participants. We (participants) are buying your (promoters) products.

**belacyrf** · 09-24-2006, 06:50 PM

You are right. Not taking care of an event even with only 3 people is not at all cool.

I dont think that is the spirit of the Focus Challenge and I'm sure the guys who are implying that 3 cars isn't enough to care about, dont really mean it that way.

The real issue here is that the Focus Challenge is in transition. I've made updates to the website to make it more user friendly and a bit more useful for those who do use it for now in hopes of keeping the few drivers we do have while this transition completes.

Everyone who has stated that the east coast events havent been treated in the same manner as the west coast events are correct. And I apologize for not being more available to help.

**davlafont** · 09-24-2006, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanmc

I did more to promote the event on this board than the organizers.

I can attest to this.

**slidemaster** · 09-24-2006, 07:45 PM

Ya I sure didnt mean an offense...its was more I sensed that there was the feeling Redline couldnt handle it. They can, just didnt post it. We all agree that that has to happen.

I know what you saying about promotion. You should have seen what I had to do to get SVTOA to accept the TT idea. It was a first for the club. Nevermind that its 70% Mustangs

. Working internally at Ford (as Ted and some others can attest) is challenging because of the size and current enviornment.

**seanmc** · 09-24-2006, 08:11 PM

'sall good. Let's focus (no pun intended) on making it better in the future. We seem to have lost trackday momentum out here, and it's gonna take a little more effort to get things going.

**slidemaster** · 09-26-2006, 04:29 PM

I hear you. perhaps you can get a list of regional Focus or Focaljet owners and develop a network that way

**davlafont** · 09-27-2006, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidemaster

I hear you. perhaps you can get a list of regional Focus or Focaljet owners and develop a network that way

http://forums.focaljet.com/team-focaljet-midatlantic/

**slidemaster** · 09-27-2006, 04:31 PM

Dave your always welcome here! rent a focus and come play

09-03-2006, 11:52 AM	#1
Hal Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 1,567	? for Ron and Nik There have been two Focus Challenge/Redline Track Events on the east coast this year. Results/Times for neither event are posted on the Focus Challenge website or the Redline Track events website __________________ 2001 Street Edition Sedan See it at Hal's Homepage

09-04-2006, 07:14 AM	#2
davlafont Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,458	Re: ? for Ron and Nik What'r we... chopped liver?!? j/k __________________ Dave 2002SVTFocus #2629 Visit Dave's Daily Driver "When I take'er to the track she really shines; She always turns in the fastest time, My four-speed, dual-quad, positraction 409 (giddyup, giddyup, giddyup 409..." --The Beach Boys

09-04-2006, 12:30 PM	#3
slidemaster [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,897	Re: ? for Ron and Nik I believe some of the times are on the Redline site. Also thread here have times posted. There has been site transition, so for the short term, you may have to look around a bit __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-04-2006, 04:17 PM	#5
slidemaster [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,897	Re: ? for Ron and Nik Hopefully it will improve soon __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-04-2006, 05:32 PM	#6
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,266	Re: ? for Ron and Nik Just FYI... I know it's only an interim solution, but I'm building out the current FC site a little bit so that putting times in is an easy thing to do. If redline has the information from past FC events I"ll gladly put them in for you guys! oh and just for info's sake... FC did post east coast results from the first east coast FC http://www.focuschallenge.com/eventr...asp?schedID=22 __________________ 1995 Miata... Former owner of Turbo SVTF Last edited by belacyrf : 09-04-2006 at 06:01 PM.

09-05-2006, 10:56 AM	#8
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,266	Re: ? for Ron and Nik I agree, it should have been posted unfortunatley Nik didn't really have a method to post them, and I've been slammed by work. So if I can get the results from the past I'll take care of it. __________________ 1995 Miata... Former owner of Turbo SVTF

09-18-2006, 06:30 PM	#9
SVTBuckeye TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pataskala Ohio Posts: 679	Re: ? for Ron and Nik I second the request for results The idea of a competition, but no results is less than desirable marketing. __________________ LEM 2007 & 2008 NASA Spec Focus racer w/ LCR racing 2002 SVT, Sonic Blue, NO options, vehicle 896 of 4788 Held at the factory Apr-June 02

09-21-2006, 02:11 PM	#10
Draxas Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 1,601	Re: ? for Ron and Nik I'll speak with Chris about getting the results up and posted. One thing we will need is everyone's handicap that participated in the Focus Challenge at Summit Point. I think we only had 3 cars, so it wont take long to figure out the final results. Hopefully next year we'll see more cars compete in the events out on the East Coast. __________________ Nikolas www.RedlineTimeAttack.com www.RedlineTrackEvents.com Host of the Focus Challenge www.FocusChallenge.com

09-21-2006, 03:41 PM	#12
slidemaster [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,897	Re: ? for Ron and Nik If there was better participation I believe youd see more work from Redline. 3 cars isnt alot. They have gotten where they can handle 100 cars and owner egos at time attacks, FC guys are usually more mellow. They can handle it. __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-24-2006, 06:50 PM	#15
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,266	Re: ? for Ron and Nik You are right. Not taking care of an event even with only 3 people is not at all cool. I dont think that is the spirit of the Focus Challenge and I'm sure the guys who are implying that 3 cars isn't enough to care about, dont really mean it that way. The real issue here is that the Focus Challenge is in transition. I've made updates to the website to make it more user friendly and a bit more useful for those who do use it for now in hopes of keeping the few drivers we do have while this transition completes. Everyone who has stated that the east coast events havent been treated in the same manner as the west coast events are correct. And I apologize for not being more available to help. __________________ 1995 Miata... Former owner of Turbo SVTF

09-24-2006, 07:45 PM	#17
slidemaster [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,897	Re: ? for Ron and Nik Ya I sure didnt mean an offense...its was more I sensed that there was the feeling Redline couldnt handle it. They can, just didnt post it. We all agree that that has to happen. I know what you saying about promotion. You should have seen what I had to do to get SVTOA to accept the TT idea. It was a first for the club. Nevermind that its 70% Mustangs . Working internally at Ford (as Ted and some others can attest) is challenging because of the size and current enviornment. __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-24-2006, 08:11 PM	#18
seanmc Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mount Airy, MD Posts: 2,034	Re: ? for Ron and Nik 'sall good. Let's focus (no pun intended) on making it better in the future. We seem to have lost trackday momentum out here, and it's gonna take a little more effort to get things going.

09-26-2006, 04:29 PM	#19
slidemaster [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,897	Re: ? for Ron and Nik I hear you. perhaps you can get a list of regional Focus or Focaljet owners and develop a network that way __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

09-27-2006, 04:31 PM	#21
slidemaster [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: steering backward through the mirror Posts: 7,897	Re: ? for Ron and Nik Dave your always welcome here! rent a focus and come play __________________ Watch for "Road Trip" coming soon- check with your cable provider

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