MAXUS 2012
07-12-2011, 09:11 AM
#1
MAXUS 2012
IF YOU WANT MAXUS IN YOUR TOWN SOMEONE STEP UP AND LEAD IT.
Send me (via PM) a proposal on what and where you want to see MAXUS and the schedule of events (including lodging, location to events, etc).
At the min you should have the following...
- A safe place for people to meet - empty parking lot, hotel parking lot, etc.
- A place for people to sleep - hotel, motel, your house, park bench, etc.
- A place for people to eat - BBQ, buffet place, catering hall...note that it needs to be able to accommodate a large group and priced reasonably.
- Events of things to do - a scenic drive, event(s) at the track, go karting, jump rope, softball, strip joint, whatever...as long as it's remotely car oriented it'll be fine...keeping the prices low if you don't want to hear the complaints.
- A time frame of these events happening....it can be a rough time frame but just a guideline on how you see the day going.
- your estimate cost of everything and how much you think you'll need to come up with.
Please note that alcohol should not be the main focus on your meet. we have members who are under the drinking age. it should be a family event...(not a day at chuck e cheese but something that everyone can participate in).
So let me hear your ideas. don't be offended if i pick at it because i want you to think about the "what ifs" in your planning.
if i don't hear anything from anyone i will start throwing up polls (thanks sureal) on ideas of where and what people want to do. i didn't want to do another NY/NJ MAXUS after what happened in 2010 but clearly if no one wants to step up then i guess as admin i'll have to put something together.
my line of communication is open...please feel free to PM me.
let's keep everything here in the MAXUS section so we all can share on the ideas.
Dan
Send me (via PM) a proposal on what and where you want to see MAXUS and the schedule of events (including lodging, location to events, etc).
At the min you should have the following...
- A safe place for people to meet - empty parking lot, hotel parking lot, etc.
- A place for people to sleep - hotel, motel, your house, park bench, etc.
- A place for people to eat - BBQ, buffet place, catering hall...note that it needs to be able to accommodate a large group and priced reasonably.
- Events of things to do - a scenic drive, event(s) at the track, go karting, jump rope, softball, strip joint, whatever...as long as it's remotely car oriented it'll be fine...keeping the prices low if you don't want to hear the complaints.
- A time frame of these events happening....it can be a rough time frame but just a guideline on how you see the day going.
- your estimate cost of everything and how much you think you'll need to come up with.
Please note that alcohol should not be the main focus on your meet. we have members who are under the drinking age. it should be a family event...(not a day at chuck e cheese but something that everyone can participate in).
So let me hear your ideas. don't be offended if i pick at it because i want you to think about the "what ifs" in your planning.
if i don't hear anything from anyone i will start throwing up polls (thanks sureal) on ideas of where and what people want to do. i didn't want to do another NY/NJ MAXUS after what happened in 2010 but clearly if no one wants to step up then i guess as admin i'll have to put something together.
my line of communication is open...please feel free to PM me.
let's keep everything here in the MAXUS section so we all can share on the ideas.
Dan
07-12-2011, 09:22 AM
#2
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I just posted this in the 2011 thread, guess I can just paste it here...
Something as big as this kind of event can't hinge on one person. Before more individuals step up, a regional group should organize and come forward with a plan to delegate the events planned, and follow-up well in advance.
Theoretically there's a chance to make money with an event like this, so working out local vendors and sponsors should be planned out early, not at the last minute as this stuff appears to be going towards. A good sponsor could put up enough money as an investment to get things rolling. Then having a planned fee for certain events, and a collection point for those fees, they could roll it in. At that point, passing off some of the delegation to the sponsors to plan and run some of the events would be a great way to off load responsibility, if they see dollar signs, they will work hard to get them.
It takes a lot of planning to host a party/event like this...most normal people don't have what it takes, especially on an individual level.
Something as big as this kind of event can't hinge on one person. Before more individuals step up, a regional group should organize and come forward with a plan to delegate the events planned, and follow-up well in advance.
Theoretically there's a chance to make money with an event like this, so working out local vendors and sponsors should be planned out early, not at the last minute as this stuff appears to be going towards. A good sponsor could put up enough money as an investment to get things rolling. Then having a planned fee for certain events, and a collection point for those fees, they could roll it in. At that point, passing off some of the delegation to the sponsors to plan and run some of the events would be a great way to off load responsibility, if they see dollar signs, they will work hard to get them.
It takes a lot of planning to host a party/event like this...most normal people don't have what it takes, especially on an individual level.
07-12-2011, 09:40 AM
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Like a committee is what I meant. Sure, one person needs to chair the event, but what if he's hit by a bus? There should be a committee of guys, one as the leader, and everyone ready to take on a roll should someone fall off the planet...
07-12-2011, 09:44 AM
#5
(let's just say you head up the event)...
a private maxus 2012 section is create where it's limited to staff and whoever is helping you.
so it's the group of people and a few of the staff members will help you get things rolling. once it gets closer we start advertising. you have to let the rest of the group what you want to see and phone calls can be made. you're not in this alone...we're all here to help. if it's local to me i will go out and help you as much as i can.
don't think there's just one guy doing everything.
07-12-2011, 10:03 AM
#6
Just throwing the idea out there, but Hershey, PA, could be a great place for Maxus. Very central location that's within reasonable driving distance of where a good majority of the members are from.
It's a big tourist area so there's more than enough hotels for people to stay at. The Hershey Entertainment Complex parking lot is absolutely massive and would be a great place to have this as long as we can get permission to (shouldn't be a problem).
There's plenty of places to eat and plenty of stuff to do. Hersheypark is the main attraction and there are several other places in the area for mini golf, go karts, laser tag, and a cavern that's thousands of years old with guided tours just to name a few.
The only real issue I can see is the lack of a drag strip anywhere nearby.
Being only 18 and a full-time college student, I'd have a hard time putting this all together and I would definitely need some help. However, I am a local, so if this idea were to go somewhere I'm sure I could help out with getting it going.
It's a big tourist area so there's more than enough hotels for people to stay at. The Hershey Entertainment Complex parking lot is absolutely massive and would be a great place to have this as long as we can get permission to (shouldn't be a problem).
There's plenty of places to eat and plenty of stuff to do. Hersheypark is the main attraction and there are several other places in the area for mini golf, go karts, laser tag, and a cavern that's thousands of years old with guided tours just to name a few.
The only real issue I can see is the lack of a drag strip anywhere nearby.
Being only 18 and a full-time college student, I'd have a hard time putting this all together and I would definitely need some help. However, I am a local, so if this idea were to go somewhere I'm sure I could help out with getting it going.
07-12-2011, 11:10 AM
#7
Just throwing the idea out there, but Hershey, PA, could be a great place for Maxus. Very central location that's within reasonable driving distance of where a good majority of the members are from.
It's a big tourist area so there's more than enough hotels for people to stay at. The Hershey Entertainment Complex parking lot is absolutely massive and would be a great place to have this as long as we can get permission to (shouldn't be a problem).
There's plenty of places to eat and plenty of stuff to do. Hersheypark is the main attraction and there are several other places in the area for mini golf, go karts, laser tag, and a cavern that's thousands of years old with guided tours just to name a few.
The only real issue I can see is the lack of a drag strip anywhere nearby.
Being only 18 and a full-time college student, I'd have a hard time putting this all together and I would definitely need some help. However, I am a local, so if this idea were to go somewhere I'm sure I could help out with getting it going.
It's a big tourist area so there's more than enough hotels for people to stay at. The Hershey Entertainment Complex parking lot is absolutely massive and would be a great place to have this as long as we can get permission to (shouldn't be a problem).
There's plenty of places to eat and plenty of stuff to do. Hersheypark is the main attraction and there are several other places in the area for mini golf, go karts, laser tag, and a cavern that's thousands of years old with guided tours just to name a few.
The only real issue I can see is the lack of a drag strip anywhere nearby.
Being only 18 and a full-time college student, I'd have a hard time putting this all together and I would definitely need some help. However, I am a local, so if this idea were to go somewhere I'm sure I could help out with getting it going.
07-12-2011, 11:58 AM
#8
Im talking to one of my buddies here in nashville about this
We have a 1/8th mile drag strip, that has a massive parking lot that they hold auto-x in about once a month
lots of hotels in nashvillle. LOTS
Numerous parks where we could have a show and shine/cookout/whatever
I just asked my buddy Amir if he would join the ORG and post up here
We have a 1/8th mile drag strip, that has a massive parking lot that they hold auto-x in about once a month
lots of hotels in nashvillle. LOTS
Numerous parks where we could have a show and shine/cookout/whatever
I just asked my buddy Amir if he would join the ORG and post up here
Last edited by tigersharkdude; 07-12-2011 at 12:01 PM.
07-12-2011, 12:24 PM
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Im talking to one of my buddies here in nashville about this
We have a 1/8th mile drag strip, that has a massive parking lot that they hold auto-x in about once a month
lots of hotels in nashvillle. LOTS
Numerous parks where we could have a show and shine/cookout/whatever
I just asked my buddy Amir if he would join the ORG and post up here
We have a 1/8th mile drag strip, that has a massive parking lot that they hold auto-x in about once a month
lots of hotels in nashvillle. LOTS
Numerous parks where we could have a show and shine/cookout/whatever
I just asked my buddy Amir if he would join the ORG and post up here
I know some people have suggested having the Massachusetts/Rhode Island guys do something as well, so there is another possibility.
for nashville
07-13-2011, 06:26 PM
#17
my buddy Amir got back to me. He said he will definitely help organize Maxus 2012 nashville, tn.
He has lots of experience in organizing events,
he helped found Import Alliance, and helped run all of the events until after the summer 2010 meet
He runs tour couture, supercar couture, and the MidTN exotic rally
He just tried to register but Chrome wouldnt load the registration page
Also, it wont be just one person trying to run everything. It will be at least 2, maybe more
He has lots of experience in organizing events,
he helped found Import Alliance, and helped run all of the events until after the summer 2010 meet
He runs tour couture, supercar couture, and the MidTN exotic rally
He just tried to register but Chrome wouldnt load the registration page
Also, it wont be just one person trying to run everything. It will be at least 2, maybe more
07-13-2011, 06:38 PM
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Im talking to one of my buddies here in nashville about this
We have a 1/8th mile drag strip, that has a massive parking lot that they hold auto-x in about once a month
lots of hotels in nashvillle. LOTS
Numerous parks where we could have a show and shine/cookout/whatever
I just asked my buddy Amir if he would join the ORG and post up here
We have a 1/8th mile drag strip, that has a massive parking lot that they hold auto-x in about once a month
lots of hotels in nashvillle. LOTS
Numerous parks where we could have a show and shine/cookout/whatever
I just asked my buddy Amir if he would join the ORG and post up here
Hello, my name is Amir Altair a friend of Brad (tigersharkdude). He asked me to join the boards here and talk to you guys about doing an event in Nashville catered exclusively to the Maxima.org family. I have been doing some research and some thinking about this and I think we can definitely pull this off. Let me tell you a little about myself so you get an idea of where I am coming from. I have been in the promotions and marketing of motorsports and auto based events since 2004. I am one of the founders of Import Alliance (no longer associated with them), I worked with them for over 5 years and help make Import Alliance what it is today. I left to pursue other endeavors and to enjoy what I do. I have since managed to put together 4 successful cruises known as Tour Couture that happens twice a year, in the fall and spring. I also am the founder of Supercar Couture an exotic rally and track day that takes place in Nashville during October. I also do charity work with my other company, Cause Factory, we just completed the Cars for the Cure: Breast Cancer Fundraiser. I spend all my time planning and organizing events. As a favor to Brad (tigersharkdude) I have agreed to help out on the Maxus 2012 project and either consult or put the whole event together for you depending on where the community sees they need me the most. I must admit that I am tough to work with because i demand results and when a deadline is to be met it must be met early. I am also very reasonable and understand that sometimes circumstances are out of our hands. That aside I am looking forward to hear what you would like for me to do. I have managed to come up with a list of questions that would help me in understanding what you want. So without further delay:
1. What time frame do you have for the event? As in what time during the year?
2. How many people usually attend a Maxus Event?
3. Do you have Nissan's backing?
4. What is the average dollar amount spent at these event by members?
5. How many years has this gone on?
6. Where is your predominant population located?
7. Average age of members?
8. What motorsports events do you want?
9. How many days does it need to be?
10. Do you have sponsors?
11. What is the expected revenue stream (will you be in the red, yellow or black)
Thank you for your time and I truly look forward to working with you guys and the Maxima.org family in the future.
Regards
Amir
AlphaStyle
Last edited by AlphaStyle; 07-13-2011 at 06:49 PM.
07-14-2011, 07:25 AM
#23
Hello, my name is Amir Altair a friend of Brad (tigersharkdude). He asked me to join the boards here and talk to you guys about doing an event in Nashville catered exclusively to the Maxima.org family. I have been doing some research and some thinking about this and I think we can definitely pull this off. Let me tell you a little about myself so you get an idea of where I am coming from. I have been in the promotions and marketing of motorsports and auto based events since 2004. I am one of the founders of Import Alliance (no longer associated with them), I worked with them for over 5 years and help make Import Alliance what it is today. I left to pursue other endeavors and to enjoy what I do. I have since managed to put together 4 successful cruises known as Tour Couture that happens twice a year, in the fall and spring. I also am the founder of Supercar Couture an exotic rally and track day that takes place in Nashville during October. I also do charity work with my other company, Cause Factory, we just completed the Cars for the Cure: Breast Cancer Fundraiser. I spend all my time planning and organizing events. As a favor to Brad (tigersharkdude) I have agreed to help out on the Maxus 2012 project and either consult or put the whole event together for you depending on where the community sees they need me the most. I must admit that I am tough to work with because i demand results and when a deadline is to be met it must be met early. I am also very reasonable and understand that sometimes circumstances are out of our hands. That aside I am looking forward to hear what you would like for me to do. I have managed to come up with a list of questions that would help me in understanding what you want. So without further delay:
1. What time frame do you have for the event? As in what time during the year?
2. How many people usually attend a Maxus Event?
3. Do you have Nissan's backing?
4. What is the average dollar amount spent at these event by members?
5. How many years has this gone on?
6. Where is your predominant population located?
7. Average age of members?
8. What motorsports events do you want?
9. How many days does it need to be?
10. Do you have sponsors?
11. What is the expected revenue stream (will you be in the red, yellow or black)
Thank you for your time and I truly look forward to working with you guys and the Maxima.org family in the future.
Regards
Amir
AlphaStyle
1. What time frame do you have for the event? As in what time during the year?
2. How many people usually attend a Maxus Event?
3. Do you have Nissan's backing?
4. What is the average dollar amount spent at these event by members?
5. How many years has this gone on?
6. Where is your predominant population located?
7. Average age of members?
8. What motorsports events do you want?
9. How many days does it need to be?
10. Do you have sponsors?
11. What is the expected revenue stream (will you be in the red, yellow or black)
Thank you for your time and I truly look forward to working with you guys and the Maxima.org family in the future.
Regards
Amir
AlphaStyle
1. What time frame do you have for the event? As in what time during the year?
summers are preferred since people have more time off.
2. How many people usually attend a Maxus Event?
ranges from 50-150...might be more.
3. Do you have Nissan's backing?
usually...no. if it's in TN there's a slight possibility.
4. What is the average dollar amount spent at these event by members?
ummm..0? LOL jk....taking lodging into consideration i would say 500 or less for out of towners and 200 or less for locals.
5. How many years has this gone on?
been on since 2002 or 2003...around that time.
6. Where is your predominant population located?
personally i know we have a large crowd in NE....but i know people are all over.
7. Average age of members?
another assumption...mid 20s.
8. What motorsports events do you want?
whatever fits in the budget. 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile, AutoX, go karting, dyno, etc....i think the group is pretty much open to ideas.
9. How many days does it need to be?
Ideally fri afternoon, sat all day, sun afternoon.
10. Do you have sponsors?
assume that's a no right now and we'll work on getting some. i know NWP is always willing to pitch in but for others i'm not sure.
11. What is the expected revenue stream (will you be in the red, yellow or black)
assume red...if you're in the yellow consider yourself lucky...if you're int he black then you're the man.
thanks Amir for helping out. let me know if you anything else.
Dan
07-14-2011, 07:37 AM
#24
competition clutch might consider..i know they have clutch parts for 4th and 5th gen (as i'm running their parts right now) and i'm 99% sure they at least do for 5.5...and if we give them enough business i'm sure they will expand for us.
i have their number if you want to contact them, the number i have, and where i believe they are based from, is Atl.
i have their number if you want to contact them, the number i have, and where i believe they are based from, is Atl.
07-14-2011, 08:55 AM
#25
I bet if we did this in Nashville, if anyone could somehow get in touch with Nissan, they'd probably be more than happy to set the group up with some kind of tours of the plant or...something.
It doesn't hurt to ask. Then again, I'm not sure who to ask...
It doesn't hurt to ask. Then again, I'm not sure who to ask...
07-14-2011, 10:01 AM
#29
7. Average age of members?
another assumption...mid 20s.
another assumption...mid 20s.
8. What motorsports events do you want?
whatever fits in the budget. 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile, AutoX, go karting, dyno, etc....i think the group is pretty much open to ideas.
whatever fits in the budget. 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile, AutoX, go karting, dyno, etc....i think the group is pretty much open to ideas.
Also, another thing I noticed is that there are plenty of 1/8 mile drag strips in the area, but only a couple of 1/4 mile tracks. And Beech Bend in Bowling Green, KY is a little over an hour away from Nashville, which will be ok by me if we drive that far. Maybe a small city in between Smyrna and Bowling Green, KY can be our central MAXUS location for hotels and restaurants.
I think the majority of Maxima drag racers would much rather prefer a 1/4 mile track if it's possible to get one. I'd even be ok with joining forces with a scheduled TnT evening as long as they would be willing to organize a Maxima ladder for us on the side.
I'm just throwing out ideas.
10. Do you have sponsors?
assume that's a no right now and we'll work on getting some. i know NWP is always willing to pitch in but for others i'm not sure.
assume that's a no right now and we'll work on getting some. i know NWP is always willing to pitch in but for others i'm not sure.
I would love for the next MAXUS to be involved with the Smyrna, TN Nissan plant. I think that would attract quite a few Maximas.
Here is something I found just now pertaining to a tour of the Nissan plant:
http://factorytoursusa.com/TourDetai...h=&CategoryID=
Free tours are on Tuesday and Thursday. I don't know if a tour on a Fri, Sat, or Sun can be made. But if not, I can foresee MAXUS being scheduled around that Thursday tour. That would be the highlight of the event in my opinion, other than the drag strip event. I'd make sure I'm there for that!
07-14-2011, 02:46 PM
#30
Free tours are on Tuesday and Thursday. I don't know if a tour on a Fri, Sat, or Sun can be made. But if not, I can foresee MAXUS being scheduled around that Thursday tour. That would be the highlight of the event in my opinion, other than the drag strip event. I'd make sure I'm there for that!
07-14-2011, 04:14 PM
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Hey Dan, why not open a paypall account and let people from the org. donate so its not so hard on the sponsors. The only thing is that the event would have to be held. I`m sitting here wanting to help but have no clue. And I know it always comes down to the dollar. So why not ask us people from the org. to donate. Sure not everyone will help, but I bet you would be surpised in the response. If people from the org. really wants this to happen, they will help.
07-14-2011, 05:30 PM
#32
Hey Dan, why not open a paypall account and let people from the org. donate so its not so hard on the sponsors. The only thing is that the event would have to be held. I`m sitting here wanting to help but have no clue. And I know it always comes down to the dollar. So why not ask us people from the org. to donate. Sure not everyone will help, but I bet you would be surpised in the response. If people from the org. really wants this to happen, they will help.
07-16-2011, 12:07 AM
#33
Not bad. It would spread the cost around a bit and the more folks the better.
07-27-2011, 04:53 PM
#35
Great!!!
This sounds real good and legit. It would great to have a nice rd trip with other org member from south florida up to TN. I know its far but it would be great. I think this event is going to happen next year. Donation also sounds like a great idea. Don't let one person stress this out to make it happen. If you can only donante a dollar great, if you can donate more even better. If you can donate something every month or every two months it will actually help out a lot. Atleast you can feel good inside when you see this event actually happening and ppl having fun. I know times are hard right. I go to school full time at night and have two jobs. I am willing to donate for this event to happen wether I make it or not.
Count me in as a donor!!!!
Count me in as a donor!!!!
08-28-2011, 06:37 PM
#37
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TN would be gr8...I'm in atl and we would be deep.... hope this works out...
08-29-2011, 12:30 PM
#38
So, Amir and I are discussing Maxus2012 right now. Accepting all ideas/thoughts on what would make this event Maxus.
I typed this up rather quick, but it could be a possibility for the weekend.
I was thinking,
Possibly try to arrange a private tour of the Nissan plant on the Friday before the weekend.
we could try to rent Music City Raceway out, could have drag racing and do auto cross in the back parking lot (they do it often)----That could be saturday.
Then Sunday we could either do a park meet, or possibly a cruise like Tour Couture cruise, but no speeding (will have a bunch of cars, will attract attention).
Possibly try to arrange a private tour of the Nissan plant on the Friday before the weekend.
Everything is up in the air right now.
Last edited by tigersharkdude; 08-29-2011 at 01:35 PM.
08-29-2011, 04:02 PM
#39
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Location: Carlisle, PA
Posts: 459
So, Amir and I are discussing Maxus2012 right now. Accepting all ideas/thoughts on what would make this event Maxus.
I typed this up rather quick, but it could be a possibility for the weekend.
I was thinking,
Possibly try to arrange a private tour of the Nissan plant on the Friday before the weekend.
we could try to rent Music City Raceway out, could have drag racing and do auto cross in the back parking lot (they do it often)----That could be saturday.
Then Sunday we could either do a park meet, or possibly a cruise like Tour Couture cruise, but no speeding (will have a bunch of cars, will attract attention).
Possibly try to arrange a private tour of the Nissan plant on the Friday before the weekend.
Everything is up in the air right now.
Sounds like a good start. I like the idea of touring the plant. Maybe have the meet at the plant parking lot.
08-29-2011, 04:17 PM
#40
not happening. you arent getting in that parking lot without a plant ID, I know this I used to work there and it took them about 3 weeks just to give me an ID after I passed their check. You can get in the visitors lot without an ID but there is only parking for about 20 cars.