Since Tim has opened his popcorn factory annex, this whole thing may be
a clever ruse for GRM to sell addtional buttertubs as opposed to the
plain, salted variety. Rumor has it that Orville Redenbacher will be
attending. Ted
RACER BUD wrote:
> 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>
> Cc: <jsnook@wcnet.org>; <fot@autox.team.net>
> 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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