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Re: [FOT] Reply to Ted Schumacher- RE: Performance Racing

To: <GRMTim@aol.com>, <N197TR4@cs.com>, <tedtsimx@bright.net>
Subject: Re: [FOT] Reply to Ted Schumacher- RE: Performance Racing
From: "RACER BUD" <budscars@msn.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:01:20 -0800
Cool..What time's the fight?..We're all full of fight!

Racer Bud
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <GRMTim@aol.com>
To: <N197TR4@cs.com>; <tedtsimx@bright.net>
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Sent: Sunday, November 19, 2006 4:42 PM
Subject: Re: [FOT] Reply to Ted Schumacher- RE: Performance Racing 
Industries Trade Show-


> If there's going to be a big fight in front of my booth, I am switching 
> from
> selling subscriptions to popcorn.
>
> Tim Suddard
> Publisher; Classic Motorsports
> and Grassroots Motorsports magazines
> www.classicmotorsports.net
> www.grassrootsmotorsports.com
> Phone: (386) 673-4148 Fax: (386) 673-6040
>
> Ted Schumacher,
>
> Since you addressed me specifically, I wish to reply.
>
> There are several of us that DO what we do in racing, for a living.
>
> If it wasnt for our businesses (that we work very hard at) we would not be
> unable to participate in this expensive sport.
>
> Additionally, we also provide products and services that have elevated the
> value of the sport, in terms of performance and safety for our customers. 
> The
> value is supreme to us, also, for the friendships and camaraderie that we
> receive in return.
>
> I am planning to release a significant product in 2007. I dont plan to 
> make
> any money at this particular venture, but it is my passion & it is my
> 'living'.
> However, part of my mission at PRI is to meet with various folks, 
> including
> media folks that will be covering the story.
>
> Finally, I am also attending PRI as a Manufacturer's Representative.  One
> large company I represent is able to provide low cost high quality 
> products
> that
> can be produced in low volumes to the benefit of all forms of racing.  I
> expect to be very busy while there.
>
> I wish you well at the show.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Joe Alexander
> British Motor Trade Association
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> Joe and all getting itno PRI Trade Show.  .Please remember the
>> manufacturer's are there to sell products to dealers and shops.  This is
> their big event.
>> I was speaking with a friend of mine a couple weeks ago about PRI.  He
>> reminded me of the time he received a major, read this really big $$$
> contract,
>> from a car maker to run a race program.  He spent $1 million dollars in 3
> days
>> at PRI.  On several occasions he had to wait to speak with a supplier
> because
>> someone with passes was buying 4 cams. 1 for himself and 3 for his 
>> buddies
>> (or a similar situation).  .20 appointments over the three days with some
>> starting on Wednesday before the show opens are on my schedule.  Granted, 
>> I
> won't
>> spend $1M but will make a major dent in 10% of that.  Point is, please 
>> have
>> courtesy and respect for those who are doing this for a living, both
>> suppliers and buyers.  Ted..
>
>
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