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Post by tedebayer on Jun 5, 2012 18:57:12 GMT -5
For the Hillclimb, we are growing our list of sponsors rapidly. I will be announcing many of our sponsors next week and what they are doing to help us. These are companies (like Appalachian Tire) who are awesome to help us out. There's a few surprises in store! We have some other companies that wanted to help out but don't have big money or tires to give away. A good example is Huddle House of Robbinsville. These nice people have agreed to feed 60 workers breakfast at the top of the hill at 7 AM SATURDAY and SUNDAY. And I mean FEED... not bearclaws, fruit and granola bars. I would bring an appetite if I were you! We will be doing something special for them... we LOVE us some Huddle House!!! There are also some smaller sponsors... local businesses that are HILLCLIMB Supporters. Working with the Chamber of Commerce, we offered those local businesses : a sign with their name on it in the paddock, their name on programs, a mention at driver's meetings, their company name on the side of a race car at the hillclimb, their picture taken and framed of the owner standing with the driver and car for their place of business AND IF their driver wins their class, they will get a duplicate trophy for their place of business. We offered this for a small donation to support the hillclimb and the Chamber of Commerce went to work knocking on doors. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am PROUD to announce, we have 12 local companies that have chosen to support our hillclimb! Now, I need 12 volunteers who would be willing to spare a place on both sides of their car for a vinyl decal, be willing to greet the sponsor, get a picture taken with them and try to go WIN THEM A TROPHY! ;D So far, I have already received word from 4 drivers who are willing to help with this. If you would be willing, please let me know as soon as you can. I will have the vinyls ready at registration... they can be removed after the event.. or keep them for the Fall Hillclimb if you like! I also need about 4 volunteers for the Junior Crew Chief Program... we will provide you with a high school student, give him a hat, ear plugs and gloves and cover his lunches. He is there to assist you with belts, getting car to line, learn a little about racing and enjoy the event with you both days. (They will not be assisting with re-fueling.. that is YOUR responsibility but they can hold the mandatory Fire Extinguisher.) Again, if this is something you'd like to help with, let me know by email. These are the things that make the event special for us and for Graham County. This will be an awesome event... thanks so much to drivers and workers who have already signed up. We are going to have a LOT of fun at the DRAGON! See you there! Ted  email me at : ted@ccrscca.com |
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Post by blairunderwood on Jun 6, 2012 5:13:58 GMT -5
Ted. put me down for the sponsors support. Let me know what to do and when.
Blair
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Post by Steve Eckerich on Jun 6, 2012 6:05:24 GMT -5
I hear there is a diner in town that needs to sponsor a car, think it was the silver SPOON or something like that.  |
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 6, 2012 6:43:34 GMT -5
Ted. put me down for the sponsors support. Let me know what to do and when. Blair THANKS Blair! Appreciate it... we've had a number of drivers step up and still need a few more. This may seem like no big deal to a driver/car owner but to some of these local businesses... it IS! Having that picture on the wall of you and the car with their logo on it (and a trophy if you deliver) is a weekly reminder of a great event and creates desire to be a part of the next one! Some of these sponsors may turn into more "long term " arrangements for you.  We have several drivers who are coming by themselves... having a Junior Crew Chief around can make life a lot easier getting in and out and to the line. Last year at Crow Mountain Hillclimb, I was sitting in paddock belted up in Jedi...revved up, ready to go... and realized one of my gloves fell off the steering wheel and to the side of the car. I was going to have to undo belts and climb out for a glove... and I saw Mark Rothermel walking by. I waved at him for help... and he smiled, waved back and kept walking. ;D He thought I was just being friendly. Fortunately, Darryl DesMarteau saw what was going on and stepped over to help. Getting young people involved is a part of keeping our sport alive and growing... seeing Lance Russell's son (Lane) signed up to run in the Opel made my week! Lot of hillclimbers started off young hanging around Chimney Rock... Heyward Wagner, Jeremy Cox and Ted Theodore... to name a few! Let's keep the pipeline of new talent open... volunteer for a Junior Crew Chief TODAY! |
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Post by blairunderwood on Jun 6, 2012 7:13:38 GMT -5
Does the silver SPOON have a custodian?  |
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Post by nutdriverrighty on Jun 6, 2012 8:17:06 GMT -5
Ted,
I'm happy to do what I can. If someone wants their name on a car, I volunteer. It won't be the "clown vomit" body from last year, though. Looks like I'll be running the silver body that I ran at CMP at the Buck Muse race. I'll make room on the fenders for their decals. :-)
Scott
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Post by fv90 on Jun 6, 2012 9:07:14 GMT -5
no Ted I was telling you were # 1 from what I recall! Motor should be delivered today and hopefully cranked up by end of this weekend
Put me down for a sponsor if you need someone.
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 6, 2012 13:23:20 GMT -5
Thanks, Robert , Mark and Scott! Appreciate it MUCHLY! ;D
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Post by highwayracer on Jun 6, 2012 15:07:35 GMT -5
Does the silver SPOON have a custodian? Spoon Custodian reporting for duty! What's he done now? |
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Post by heavy85 on Jun 6, 2012 18:15:20 GMT -5
I would be happy to add vinyl. I have never been to Robbinsville so dont have any connection to the sponsors but will be staying at the Simple Life Campground and the guy there said he paid to sponsor a car. My car is a brown/copper color with bright green & silver numbers so any bright color would show up well.
Cameron
#851 240Z
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 6, 2012 18:50:52 GMT -5
THANKS Cameron... you are now racing for Simple Life Campground1 I will be creating the vinyls and have them for you at Registration. PERFECT! |
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Post by scockrell on Jun 10, 2012 18:03:55 GMT -5
Ted, I can make room for a sponsor as well.
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Post by ball80 on Jun 10, 2012 18:35:00 GMT -5
What is up with people wanting to help. Is this like a club race where you need a lot of help. I was on the dragon yesterday, Had a blast. Would love a reason to have to go back
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 10, 2012 19:10:20 GMT -5
Ball, We have courseworkers lining the 2.4 mile road we race on... no car ever leaves the eye of some courseworker so we can respond and shut down the course if they have trouble. We move workers around on the hill so they get different views and we put them with experienced workers so they can learn some at the same time. The workers are a REAL part of our event.. and we appreciate them! Workers get all food and accommodations taken care of we have some nifty freebies to draw for as well. The sponsors are larger companies and local companies that want to help with the event. All of Graham County and Robbinsville has been wonderful to support and work with us to make this event happen. Come on up! |
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Post by ball80 on Jun 10, 2012 19:28:51 GMT -5
Is there a sign up for workers still?
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 11, 2012 8:56:05 GMT -5
Yes SIR! Glad to have you!
Write an email to Vicki Eckerich... give her name, email/contact info... let her know you need accommodations... she'll take care of it.
vickieckerich@att.net
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 11, 2012 9:32:10 GMT -5
WELL... we have some NEWS! We now have 20...yes ... I said TWENTY sponsors and many of them are local businesses that paid to have their name on the side of a car! They are REALLY getting after this and I am thrilled with response. I need four more drivers willing to give us some room on the side of their cars for this event! The money and donations from these sponsors will cover worker accommodations, permits from Forest Services and expenses that make this event happen! ALL sponsors will get a picture of you and them standing beside your car. If you win your class, the sponsor also will get a duplicate trophy for their place of business. Thanks to these fine Hillclimb Supporters! Appalachian Tire - Rodney Perry www.racetire.com Robbinsville Chamber of Commerce / Mountain Motors - John & Valerie Feil HANS - Trish England Grassroots Motorsports - Tim Suddard Graham County Tourism - Cheri Brantley Lynn's Place - Billy & Lynn Brown Dragon's Rest Cabins - John & Cathy Cherrington Simple Life Campground - Alan & Betsy Wamsley Phillips & Jordan Construction The Boat & Auto Shop - Dave & Diane Armontrout Bullseye Builders, Inc. -Glenn Muehlhausen - Covenant Construction Industries - Marty Ritter Smoky Mountain Mansion - Beverly & Ellery Girard - Huddle House of Robbinsville Griffin Cabins - Mary Griffin & Ginny Mars Ride Robbinsville - DJ Robinson Carolina Kitchen - Simon Millsaps Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center - Beth Fields Robbinsville City Tire - Sherry Williams
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Post by Bergsteiger Sud on Jun 11, 2012 10:02:34 GMT -5
Ted, I can handle some more stickerage for the cause. I can't guarantee anything like a class win - no even mathematically possible unless we divide the Scandanavian People from the Scots-Irish People in SPO |
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 11, 2012 10:04:58 GMT -5
THANKS Scott! Appreciate it man!
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Post by Bergsteiger Sud on Jun 11, 2012 10:16:37 GMT -5
THANKS Scott! Appreciate it man! ;D Glad to help out Ted - sounds like the community is really behind us in Robbinsville. Duly noted in light of other recent developments. Hey - I am about to PM you on a vinyl graphic need of mine - I am thinking that you know a decent vendor who will be delivering your sponsor decals? |
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Post by markt on Jun 11, 2012 13:57:08 GMT -5
Are all the sponsors covered or should I say is each sponsor covering a car? I've got a hood, top and trunk that can handle some vinyl to cover the oxidation...
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Post by chillywillie on Jun 11, 2012 19:29:21 GMT -5
I could accommodate a sponsor on my car also if needed, just let me know.
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 11, 2012 21:31:36 GMT -5
Mark and Willie... you got it! Thanks to you both. I'll be in touch! |
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Post by scockrell on Jun 12, 2012 7:02:35 GMT -5
If my sponsor want's a class win, maybe I need to add a L to the ESP. That's the only way that's gonna happen (lol))
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Post by tedebayer on Jun 12, 2012 8:51:46 GMT -5
If my sponsor want's a class win, maybe I need to add a L to the ESP. That's the only way that's gonna happen (lol)) DO IT! ;D To keep a sponsor, you have to "deliver the mail"! |
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Post by markt on Jun 12, 2012 9:44:29 GMT -5
If my sponsor want's a class win, maybe I need to add a L to the ESP. That's the only way that's gonna happen (lol)) DO IT! ;D To keep a sponsor, you have to "deliver the mail"! or at least the package... |
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Post by Bergsteiger Sud on Jun 12, 2012 10:44:09 GMT -5
OK, so who gets to wear the "Chicken Pit" livery ?? ;D
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Post by nutdriverrighty on Jun 19, 2012 14:13:16 GMT -5
"Storker Ace"?? LOL
I had forgotten that Jim Nabors was in that movie.
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Post by hoserracing on Jun 21, 2012 22:36:35 GMT -5
Hey Ted, if you still need anybody, let me know, actually have a car that is all red for this event A couple of shades of red, but still better than FrankenMiata  See y'all tomorrow! |
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See y'all tomorrow!