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I got up this morning when my dog reminded me it was time to take her out for her morning routine. Then after looking after her I turned on the power to my new raceway and drove one of my Carrera GT3 cars for about 20 laps on each of the four lanes. Later, after breakfast, I'll go back out and repeat the process. I am determined to keep all four lanes in good working order on a daily basis so that when a friend or two drops by the track will be ready for action. Previously, at the old location, I would get there on my once or twice a week visit and spend the good part of an hour just getting the two middle lanes running. It was a real p.i.t.a. because of the dust levels and lack of continuous use. And hey, if no one drops by it's their loss, not mine.

Up to now I have never charged or asked for money and I'm thinking that may be part of the problem. People tend to equate the value of something with what it costs. If something is totally free then it is either worthless or there is a catch somewhere. So, I am thinking of asking for $5 a visit or a $20 annual membership. If you are not satisfied I will return the money. I'm also thinking of starting a pool where everyone interested chips in $5 and after three months the person who has recorded the fastest lap, either in a race or just time trials takes the cash (I will not be allowed to participate). I will get a white board and keep everyone's best time recorded. Each winner will have to sit out the next pool. Maybe the lure of easy money will stir some interest.

Bob, I like your idea of a pool. If I lived anywhere near you, I would have been in!

Sign me up for annual membership!

On the performance pool: IMO it might be better to base it on the number of events you participate in. I think that might work more better.

As soon as yiu tie it to speed, there are those that will not participate.

However if you choose lap times, my slot car budget can always use more contributions.

Marty, of all the people that I consider locals you are the only one who would have gotten your money's worth if I had previously charged a fee and you are the only one who made a substantial contribution toward keeping me motivated to remain in operation. You already have a paid up lifetime membership along with Garold Page.

That's the kind of thing I like to hear.

Have fun, Bob!

Well, this evening Garold came over to play for a while as well as my friend Rick Turner. They got here around seven PM and both said they could only stay for about half an hour. At nine I reminded them what time it was so they reluctantly left. We drove slot.it McLaren F1GTR's initially, then I found three of my Pioneer TransAm cars and finally we ran the Carrera classic NASCAR's. They were all a blast. The track is beginning to re-rubber in. The flow in motion is great.

Good stuff Bob, hope it keeps up and grows.
Bob