North American FR-S/BRZ Owners Club

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by Guff

And yeah, it is. Apparently AS1 was not official... T__T


We can call it ZN6ZC6FT86BRZFRSOC!

That's not going to fit on my license plate

I'd definitely be interested in an owners club with perks like discounts on performance items and track days. Unfortunately the big disadvantage of living in the US is that it's much more spread out than most countries, and really hard to find a place where enough members from across the country are willing or able to drive their car to for an event.

[WingsofWar]

Originally Posted by Guff

Edit: I just realized that if we kept AS1, we could call it NAAS1OC. That'll get the Nasioc guys pissed!!

NAAS1OC is so fucking clever! Someone needs to jump on that name ASAP

[Bob]

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Lol @ crazy acronyms. I'd go for 86club.

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[Rampage]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Well I'm one of the guys who runs ITRCA and ITRExpo so I'll help with parts of it.

We certainly lose money (we have no interest in profit, rather it's a support group for those of us who enjoy the car lol) but it's not like we lose a lot. We lose our web hosting expenses and legal expenses, but that's about it. The ITR Expo basically breaks even (by design).

This year the event is likely to be at Mid Ohio in August, I'll probably drive the BRZ instead of the ITR (going to Cedar Point and other stops afterwards, BRZ = no theft concerns/worries) in case anyone wants to come out for a fun track event

If you guys are at Mid-Ohio in August I would like to attend if I have not relocated south yet. Right now, I live about 1 1/4 hours north of the track. The only thing is, I will probably still be driving the MR-S because the FR-S has not impressed me quite enough to give it up. I will have to install a HardDog before I can actually track it and maybe the 2ZZ/6speed. I assume this would be open to Toyota siblings?

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by bambbrose

Thanks for the great info Dave!

Do you know if ITRCA is a legal non-profit entity? How do you garner that professional image enough to present yourself to manufactures, etc for sponsorship.

What are the going rates for a weekend at the track dedicated to your group specifically?

We can call it "NABFOC" Seriously though, this damn dual manufacturer thing is annoying.

It's setup as an LLC (for profit). There's a lot less paperwork involved with a for profit vs a non-profit, especially when you are a for profit without profit

We just talk to companies for sponsorship. We obviously focus on companies that benefit from our students/instructors (ie carbotech, hondata, HPD, Honda/Acura, etc) which makes it easier. We have the previous events numbers (attendance) etc ready and we include advertising on the website, forum and their logo and such on all media/t-shirts for the event. They can also post in the sponsor forum if they want to and offer discounts, specials, etc.

Rates depend on the track, whether it's a weekday or weekend (at many of the high end tracks you can only get weekdays with a small group like ours since they sell out the same weekends every year to the big guys), how many workers/security/ambulance/tow trucks are needed, etc. We bring our own track control crew with us which costs us some extra. This guy: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shields-...rom/19/832/227 is our classroom instructor, which costs us some money as well but it's worth it for the knowledge the students get, and the track control guys are worth it as well so our events are always consistant in terms of how they are run, rule enforcement, etc. Add in Insurance (or if the track will allow it, get added to theirs for the event) which can cost quite a bit of money after the Ferrari Owners Club incident a few years back.

On top of track costs we have the costs associated with the banquet including rental of somewhere large enough for 150-250 people, food for all those people, etc.

We also get HPDE insurance offered for students as well, which takes a little extra time/effort but can be worth it, especially with newer cars involved.

Some years event t-shirts are provided depending on financials (and in some years, sponsors have paid for the shirts).

Subaru already has the Subaru Challenge (http://www.subaruchallenge.com/) which isn't anything like what we are talking about here, however, they may be open to assistance in setting up a larger HPDE type event under that name, however I'm not sure about that....

I would be surprised if they supported a grassroots effort considering that they do have the Subaru Challenge event already though.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Rampage

If you guys are at Mid-Ohio in August I would like to attend if I have not relocated south yet. Right now, I live about 1 1/4 hours north of the track. The only thing is, I will probably still be driving the MR-S because the FR-S has not impressed me quite enough to give it up. I will have to install a HardDog before I can actually track it and maybe the 2ZZ/6speed. I assume this would be open to Toyota siblings?

We open ITRExpo up to all vehicles. It's mostly ITRs still but plenty of other cars too.

[bambbrose]

Guys I say we go for this.

First step is to come up with a name that is approved by SOA and Toyota/Scion, something that doesn't infringe on any copyrights or TM.

Then file for a Delaware based LLC.

Then go to Subaru & Scion, along with the aftermarket groups, and get the first event underway.

If you have any ideas on what you would like to see incorporated please list them here for open discussion.

I just fired off an email to Subaru Corporate Partnership group to get an information packet.

I'll speak with Scion today as well. If you know of potential aftermarket sponsors we should get them on board early too.

We'll discuss location later, but I think the first event would have to be 2013 due to the timeframe and logistics. We could do a mini-meetup at the ITRExpo to gather ideas, drink beer, and have a good time.

I want everyone's opinions.

[Dave-ROR]

Good first steps. I wouldn't worry about sponsors, they'll want to know even details, which you won't have so nothing would progress on that front.

The event needs to be decided on and planned first

[MannyO]

I like where this is going! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help out guys. In the meantime, I'll try to think of some names.

[GrimmSpeed]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Good first steps. I wouldn't worry about sponsors, they'll want to know even details, which you won't have so nothing would progress on that front.

The event needs to be decided on and planned first

I'll shoot from the hip...screw details! Sign us up as the first sponsor Dave

I can be an ambassador for Minnesota/Wisconsin area...IE force the handful of future FT owners over here to caravan over.


Justin

[Bob]

I could try to gather folks from the greater Cincinnati region... And I autox and I seriously doubt I'll be the only FR-S, so I'll recruit all who are willing!

Ground level, grassroots driver's club, ASSEMBLE!