Hawaii Raceway Park Needs Your Help!!!!
#1
01-19-2005, 04:29 PM
Hawaii Raceway Park Needs Your Help!!!!
http://www.driftingforums.com/phpBB2...opic.php?t=324
My thoughts on this is that the Motorsports Enthusiasts need to appreciate the track we have now till Grampa finds/gets the needs to build Kalaeloa. It's too late if we only appreiciate what we had when it's too late. Drag Racers would be out of a Drag Strip, Road Racers, Drifters, Autocrossers, would be out of a Road Course. All I used to hear was "We need a new track" I know I was one of them, till I had a better perspective on what we already have. Now the PUSH is for the Legislature to give us what we need. We need a new track...I believe it's time for that, knowing the lease expires April 2006...SUCKS BIG TIME! When will the Legislature listen? I woudlnt know...as far as I know, our race community are usually singled out, usually frowning upon us because of the few bad seeds out there engaging themselves into street racing. So how? We have to make them listen. We have to show them how big our community is. We have to show the Legislature that we shouldnt be singled out because of a few bad seeds, and that we arent all bad seeds. Grampa is proposing we get together for a worthwhile cause, not because we have to...but because we need to, in order for the whole entire racing community getting what we want. I'll be there so show my support to PUSH foward the issue grampa needs. We all need to push foward both the issue about the land lease, how we can postpone the termination date; and how we can help push foward kalaeloa from forum talk to actual constructon and use. sorry for the rambling, but HRP is one of the places I love to go to. It's my outlet...my playground amongst friends. The last thing we need is people who share the same views as us to make the streets our playground. THIS IS OUR FUTURE!
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Per Michale T. Oakland
I would like to propose a cruise around the state capitol on Presidents day, February 21, 2005. (Time to be determined)
The purpose is to let our friends at the capitol know how large the Motorsports community is.
The reason is several fold:
1. we need a new motorsports complex and I will
be submitting a bill to facilitate this. The race track lease expires in april of 06.
2. Those who support or oppose recon can show their constituency and vehicles .
3. let the legislature know how diverse our public
is in type, style, vehicles, interests and professions we represent.
After several years of pushing, I believe the time is right for a FINAL PUSH for us. It has been far to long a wait and much more difficult than I ever imagined.
Those of you that are receiving this are participants, enthusiasts, supporters, in the automotive business, promoters, automotive marketing or involved in some way or another. I would like to have thousands of people driving there Bikes, street rods, cruise cars, family car, hot rod or trailoring their race cars around the capitol on that day.... very orderly, with dignity and respect. If you want to bring a car full of people who would enjoy walking around the capitol, that would be welcome also.
I am not locked into the 21st. It is a holiday and should be easier for most of you. It will also allow the press an opportunity to be there. If any of you have a better day or idea, I will be open and listen.... its about exposure.
Many Legislators think we are a small minority and don't vote.
without getting to windy.. I would like an expression of interest on going forward and letting all your friends know as well.. If you are, We can set up a coordinator and move forward. I look forward to hearing from you..
Aloha and Mahalo
Michael T. Oakland
Hawaii Motorsports Center
My thoughts on this is that the Motorsports Enthusiasts need to appreciate the track we have now till Grampa finds/gets the needs to build Kalaeloa. It's too late if we only appreiciate what we had when it's too late. Drag Racers would be out of a Drag Strip, Road Racers, Drifters, Autocrossers, would be out of a Road Course. All I used to hear was "We need a new track" I know I was one of them, till I had a better perspective on what we already have. Now the PUSH is for the Legislature to give us what we need. We need a new track...I believe it's time for that, knowing the lease expires April 2006...SUCKS BIG TIME! When will the Legislature listen? I woudlnt know...as far as I know, our race community are usually singled out, usually frowning upon us because of the few bad seeds out there engaging themselves into street racing. So how? We have to make them listen. We have to show them how big our community is. We have to show the Legislature that we shouldnt be singled out because of a few bad seeds, and that we arent all bad seeds. Grampa is proposing we get together for a worthwhile cause, not because we have to...but because we need to, in order for the whole entire racing community getting what we want. I'll be there so show my support to PUSH foward the issue grampa needs. We all need to push foward both the issue about the land lease, how we can postpone the termination date; and how we can help push foward kalaeloa from forum talk to actual constructon and use. sorry for the rambling, but HRP is one of the places I love to go to. It's my outlet...my playground amongst friends. The last thing we need is people who share the same views as us to make the streets our playground. THIS IS OUR FUTURE!
_________________________
Per Michale T. Oakland
I would like to propose a cruise around the state capitol on Presidents day, February 21, 2005. (Time to be determined)
The purpose is to let our friends at the capitol know how large the Motorsports community is.
The reason is several fold:
1. we need a new motorsports complex and I will
be submitting a bill to facilitate this. The race track lease expires in april of 06.
2. Those who support or oppose recon can show their constituency and vehicles .
3. let the legislature know how diverse our public
is in type, style, vehicles, interests and professions we represent.
After several years of pushing, I believe the time is right for a FINAL PUSH for us. It has been far to long a wait and much more difficult than I ever imagined.
Those of you that are receiving this are participants, enthusiasts, supporters, in the automotive business, promoters, automotive marketing or involved in some way or another. I would like to have thousands of people driving there Bikes, street rods, cruise cars, family car, hot rod or trailoring their race cars around the capitol on that day.... very orderly, with dignity and respect. If you want to bring a car full of people who would enjoy walking around the capitol, that would be welcome also.
I am not locked into the 21st. It is a holiday and should be easier for most of you. It will also allow the press an opportunity to be there. If any of you have a better day or idea, I will be open and listen.... its about exposure.
Many Legislators think we are a small minority and don't vote.
without getting to windy.. I would like an expression of interest on going forward and letting all your friends know as well.. If you are, We can set up a coordinator and move forward. I look forward to hearing from you..
Aloha and Mahalo
Michael T. Oakland
Hawaii Motorsports Center
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I would LOVE to participate but I moved to Vegas like 2 weeks ago mainly because the Government in HAWAII is jacked up!! They make laws for the stupidest things instead of focusing on the IMPORTANT things. Atleast in Vegas you don't need a safety check and you don't get pulled over for every little thing.. Good Luck with that I wish I could come!!
#6
01-26-2005, 04:04 PM
Per Mike Oakland.
FAQ's:
FAQ's:
Presidents' Day Motorsports and Car Enthusiast Cruise
When and where?
Presidents' Day, Monday, February 21, 2005, from 12 noon to 2pm or 3pm. Cruise past the State Capitol Building to represent the local motorsports and car enthusiast community. A map of a suggested route will be available later.
A few legislators and the local media will be there.
Who's invited?
Everyone who has anything to do with the local motorsports or car enthusiast scene. Participants, enthusiasts, supporters, people in the automotive business, promoters, automotive marketing -- anyone involved in one way or another.
We would like to have thousands of people there riding their bikes, driving their street rods, cruise cars, family cars or hot rods, or trailoring their race cars around the capitol that day, very orderly, with dignity and respect. We especially want the people who normally don't come out for an event like this to show their support -- older enthusiasts, busy professionals and families. If you want to bring a car full of people who would enjoy walking around the capitol, that would be welcome also.
What's this cruise for?
We need show our legislators how large and diverse the local motorsports and car enthusiast community really is. The people we voted into office are making decisions that are bad for our community because many of them consider us a small and insignificant part of the population.
It is important that we show them how large a community we represent. It is important they understand that local motorsports fans are responsible citizens who come in all ages, all professions and all walks of life. The strength of our numbers can be represented with a large turnout of cars cruising past the State Capitol Building. Our diverse interests can be represented with the various types and styles of vehicles we drive.
Politicians only want to please voters. It's how they keep their jobs. If they realize how many motorsports fans there are, they will realize that if they don't support us, they will lose A LOT of votes.
Why is this so important now?
We are at risk of losing our race track. The land that Hawaii Raceway Park sits on is owned by Campbell Estate, and the lease is up in 2006. The Estate wants the land back, and our State government has little to no interest in helping us build a new track or helping us keep the existing one. Think about that, folks. That would leave us WITHOUT A RACE TRACK, and our government DOESN'T CARE.
Looking beyond the immediate problem of losing our race track, demonstrating the size and diversity of our community has other benefits. We would stand a much better chance of changing unpopular laws like recon, for example. A long line of diverse rides crusing with dignity and respect will also help our image after a lot of bad publicity by a few bad apples in our bunch.
How will the cruise be organized?
We are not organizing one gigantic cruise. We are encouraging local car clubs, businesses, organizations, groups of friends and individual enthusiasts to take some time out of their Presidents' Day holiday to cruise past the State Capitol Building between 12 noon and 2pm that day.
We will make a map of a suggested cruise route and make it available sometime in the very near future.
Why pick a holiday when our legislators will not be there?
It is not necessary for our legislators to be there. What matters most is how many cars and people show up. The media will be there covering the event, so our legislators will see it when they watch the news that evening or read about it in the newspaper the next morning.
If we did this during a normal working day, we would create a huge traffic jam and the public would hate us. We need to do this with respect for the other drivers and not create a problem.
When and where?
Presidents' Day, Monday, February 21, 2005, from 12 noon to 2pm or 3pm. Cruise past the State Capitol Building to represent the local motorsports and car enthusiast community. A map of a suggested route will be available later.
A few legislators and the local media will be there.
Who's invited?
Everyone who has anything to do with the local motorsports or car enthusiast scene. Participants, enthusiasts, supporters, people in the automotive business, promoters, automotive marketing -- anyone involved in one way or another.
We would like to have thousands of people there riding their bikes, driving their street rods, cruise cars, family cars or hot rods, or trailoring their race cars around the capitol that day, very orderly, with dignity and respect. We especially want the people who normally don't come out for an event like this to show their support -- older enthusiasts, busy professionals and families. If you want to bring a car full of people who would enjoy walking around the capitol, that would be welcome also.
What's this cruise for?
We need show our legislators how large and diverse the local motorsports and car enthusiast community really is. The people we voted into office are making decisions that are bad for our community because many of them consider us a small and insignificant part of the population.
It is important that we show them how large a community we represent. It is important they understand that local motorsports fans are responsible citizens who come in all ages, all professions and all walks of life. The strength of our numbers can be represented with a large turnout of cars cruising past the State Capitol Building. Our diverse interests can be represented with the various types and styles of vehicles we drive.
Politicians only want to please voters. It's how they keep their jobs. If they realize how many motorsports fans there are, they will realize that if they don't support us, they will lose A LOT of votes.
Why is this so important now?
We are at risk of losing our race track. The land that Hawaii Raceway Park sits on is owned by Campbell Estate, and the lease is up in 2006. The Estate wants the land back, and our State government has little to no interest in helping us build a new track or helping us keep the existing one. Think about that, folks. That would leave us WITHOUT A RACE TRACK, and our government DOESN'T CARE.
Looking beyond the immediate problem of losing our race track, demonstrating the size and diversity of our community has other benefits. We would stand a much better chance of changing unpopular laws like recon, for example. A long line of diverse rides crusing with dignity and respect will also help our image after a lot of bad publicity by a few bad apples in our bunch.
How will the cruise be organized?
We are not organizing one gigantic cruise. We are encouraging local car clubs, businesses, organizations, groups of friends and individual enthusiasts to take some time out of their Presidents' Day holiday to cruise past the State Capitol Building between 12 noon and 2pm that day.
We will make a map of a suggested cruise route and make it available sometime in the very near future.
Why pick a holiday when our legislators will not be there?
It is not necessary for our legislators to be there. What matters most is how many cars and people show up. The media will be there covering the event, so our legislators will see it when they watch the news that evening or read about it in the newspaper the next morning.
If we did this during a normal working day, we would create a huge traffic jam and the public would hate us. We need to do this with respect for the other drivers and not create a problem.
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