Trip to the 'Worlds'

[jimmy]

So, I've been thinking about these World Championships that are coming up in Japan and there's no interest from any magazines I've talked to - so if I go it would be mainly to make some nice reading for this website.
It's very hard to afford a trip on my own or even justify it - but at the same time it would be rather cool to put my own spin on things. So there is the possibility of

some 'exclusive' Advertising on any race report to 'help' pay for it

- or -

charging people a quid to read it - (which I really don't like to do).



It's not really like a National where I'd be 'going anyway' so it doesn't matter - it would be going to some far off land to get the best (hopefully) photos and report.

Any ideas / suggestions? or should I give up the idea now

[bigred5765]

i would defo pay a quid to read a exclusive report nps

[woOdy]

I dont think you should go as you should be coming to my daughters christening!

[dancoog]

Do it!

After the report on the EUROS I wanted to drop you some support on your paypal.

I figure a race focussed website like this needs support from its readers.

Nothing against the current magazines but the content of this site far outweighs the price of a magazine.

I'd sooner drop a fiver in your coffers than pick up a mag that is 70% non race focussed content.

I will spport you in the venture to Japan, even if it's only a 10 quid.

Just keep up the good work and the support will rally around you.

[ashleyb4]

Ill come jimmy

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[Chrislong]

Jimmy,
A report on Japan would be ace, especially with you not racing - it'd be huge!!! and id pay more than £1 to read it.

BUT, I have looked into going to this worlds myself, and the cost of flights, distance from airport to track, geography of track and culture of the surrounding areas doesn't make it an inviting place for westerners in my opinion.

So id say, Jimmy, have a break!! Get a plane ticket booked somewhere hot and sunny, you deserve a proper jolly after all the work you have done for RC in 2007.

Chris

[jimmy]

yeah I have heard some negatives about it chris - especially bad since I'm the fussiest eater known to man. But I still fancy it I have to say and I think it'd be a great cap to the year (I can retire after that, haha)

Seriously though, I know the Worlds isn't a 'laugh' like the Euro Champs can be - and these guys will be all business when it comes to winning. But, I still think it would be an a 'cool' report


I am looking into getting some manufacturers to help out - if it doesn't happen it won't change anything I guess since right now we are struggling to find affordable flights etc like you said.

[DCM]

Jimmy, don't give up, blag it, can the BRCA not help, going as their 'Media Rep'??

How long you got to go to the worlds? And if you do go, speak to your web hosts first, expect a LOT of traffic!!!

What about selling photo's to distributors, for their websites and merchandise?

[XXXCRRacer]

Have a few buddies that I know are going. Today with Gil Losi and he's planning on going. Also my friends Steven Hartson, Ronny Garner, and Ryan Cavalari. Other drivers as well Mark Pavidis, Billy Easton, Ryan Maifield and Masami. It's going to be a good World's this year.

[Chris Doughty]

you need to go just to get pictures of these tires... I read on another forum

worlds tires announced......

2wd rear Panther T755 Switch 2.0 S
4wd front Panther T725 Bobcat S
4wd rear Panther T755 Switch 2.0 S

std inserts

[jimmy]

Never heard of them

But they do need to get some better photos on their product page for sure - remind me a bit of the losi tyres they give away in all the kits.

[Nick Goodall]

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