Just was thinking about what the Dudley club used to do for events and promotion, and thought i would mention it, it does involve a fair amount of work, but it can create a excellent days racing...
The Dudley RCCC club used to race at a school, which was fine for club nights, however when it was hosting a regional event, it used to use a council property called Himley Hall, which had huge grounds, that locals used to visit to walk dogs etc... this would be a fairly calm event....
However the clever bit was that they tried to get to use the grounds at the same time as the Dudley show which attracted tens of thousands of punters, all who would come and see the RC car racing, which was as said always a good turn out of drivers. This meant that maximum exposure was gained.... we got to race on a nice fresh surface (different to the club track), and got to camp and have a beer into the bargain.....
Now when i look at the number of events on Southsea common, and the quality of the ground (very short grass/well packed soil/clay), it is ideal whilst an event is being held, if you want local publicity. I should imagine the council would like to attract things other than horse and kite shows...
Obviously this requires fencing, hose, generators, and willing ppl to cart it down etc....
Anyway, if it has not been thought of before then there you go... if it has then nothing harmed in suggesting it....
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