imagineer
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 10:23 AM |
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Locost Racing Website
Is there a dedicated website for the Locost racing series (750mc)?
If not, I'll build one (hopefully sanctioned and endorsed by the 750mc) - with content and links provided by all of the drivers, teams, related
businesses and supporters.
I'd happily produce it as a sub-domain of the LocostBuilders site, I would want it to support all of the existing efforts - not compete with
them.
Ideally, each driver/team would have their own page - which could allow for sponsorship opportunities, etc.
It would be the Locost version of the official F1 site:
http://www.formula1.com/
(a proper visual feast).
I'd do it for FREE because I want to get involved - and this is something that I can offer the Locost racing family, in return for all of the
help and advice that I've been offered already (I haven't even picked up the car from Glenn yet, let alone buy a race suit or get a
licence).
YOUR THOUGHTS PLEASE.
(I won't do it if isn't a step in the right direction.)
[Edited on 16/4/12 by imagineer]
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amalyos
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 10:39 AM |
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There's a forum on the 750mc site
http://stevembuild.blogspot.com
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pewe
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 10:50 AM |
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Given that this is a privately owned site I suggest you contact ChrisW (aka The Boss) to ask him.
Sounds like a good idea to me but it's his agreement that really counts.
Cheers, Pewe10 
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imagineer
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 10:55 AM |
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I definitely don't want to stand on anyone's toes; I'm just floating the idea.
Feedback and opinions please ...
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ernie
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 03:57 PM |
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In the past, we had a Yahoo chat site. Which now seems defunct.
Procomp has a site forum, now the 750 club has a forum.
Whilst it's always good to have many avenues to explore, the formula rep & comp secretary only post on the club site
PANDE FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS
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f750sgr
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 04:30 PM |
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People keep mentionning forum to imagineer, but that wasn't what was being suggested. A website would be a great idea for showcasing your team.
I'm already on one, but mine has to go through a lot of people not connected with my racing and hence doesn't always show what I want.
Why not post a voting thread?
Sean
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imagineer
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 05:16 PM |
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BINGO!
This is about showcasing the race series, the teams and the cars.
Bags of sex/race appeal to encourage interest from spectators and sponsors alike.
Anyone fancy free tyres or racewear?
This isn't about making money (for me personally), just introducing a bit of glam and professional presentation to the racing series. (Because
it's what I do for a living - so for me it's easy.)
Each driver/team would have their own section/pages on the site, artworked and written to make them all look like professional racing outfits. (It
would save them all wasting time and money on bulding and updating their own websites - they can help me with my car instead  , or offer their
services/skills to other drivers or to the series collectively).
Everyone would of course be free to have their own sites as they please, but why bother when you have a professional designer offering to do it for
you? I can also provide team logos, graphics for the cars, etc.
All I'm asking for in return is some help with my car (becasue I'm a total novice), donations of any spare parts that people have knocking
about (because my 5 month old daughter and her mother keep emptying my pockets - albeit with beautiful smiles), and top tips for driving competitively
so that I can beat you all.
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f750sgr
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 06:01 PM |
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Top Tip and this applies to all levels of motorsport;
'To finish first, first you have to finish'.
It's re-quote, but one that I always think about when I read DNF on the results sheet.
Sean
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ernie
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 06:07 PM |
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Count me in
PANDE FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS
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imagineer
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 06:13 PM |
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As I haven't met any of the drivers/teams yet, would someone already involved with the racing like to spread the word and get some feedback on
my behalf?
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procomp
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 06:34 PM |
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Hi
Quick reply as very busy with customers Etc.
most off the drivers are now communicating on various Face-book pages. If you stick my name in ( Mathew Gilmour) and friend request ill add you to the
relevant pages. You can then talk directly with the majority of the drivers and get direct feedback.
Cheers Matt
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imagineer
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 07:03 PM |
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Thanks Matt ... will you be my friend ... ???
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Richard Jenkins
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 07:29 PM |
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A high quality website promoting Locost racing sounds like a good thing to me. I guess it could act as a focal point for the various websites, forums
and Facebook communications, supporting them rather than taking anything away? Go for it
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TimC
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 07:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by imagineer
Thanks Matt ... will you be my friend ... ???
Honestly, you want him on your side for your first race day. See here for details.
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f750sgr
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 08:52 PM |
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Thanks for that link, Tim. I appear in the foreground of your spinning photo. I never knew that photo existed!
Sean
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TimC
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 09:10 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by f750sgr
Thanks for that link, Tim. I appear in the foreground of your spinning photo. I never knew that photo existed!
Sean
No problem, Also seen here:
 
You are therefore destined to sit on my study wall for eternity.
TC
[Edited on 16/4/12 by TimC]
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f750sgr
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| posted on 16/4/12 at 09:23 PM |
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I feel honoured. Shame the car is no more.
Sean
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steveiow
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| posted on 18/4/12 at 09:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by imagineer
Thanks Matt ... will you be my friend ... ???
Careful, he is a cheeky chappie
You wont go far wrong with Matt, he is a top bloke and a damn fast driver when he gets his car ready for the season, after he has sorted everyone
else's out first.
If you want a chat with us, we are car #12 and will be at all the rounds this year. I try to keep my blog up to date, but time is limited. its
www.sewc.co.uk
As for a Locost website to promote the racing, if you can do it in conjuction with the clubs approval as a complimentary resource, it would be a great
idea. Again, chat to Matt as he will be able to help you with that and who to talk to.
2012 Locost Race Car #12 - for everything Locost Racing: www.SEWC.co.uk
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