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Kickstart The Oracle
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Bendy Mrs Sensible
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G The Voice of Reason
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Posted: 15:14 - 02 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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Indeed, definitely worth the little bit extra they seemed to charge.
You never know - someone might be interested in 'buying them out' or something.
Unfortunately this seems to be an for the cheap track day companies that skimp on marshals etc. |
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Bendy Mrs Sensible
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Posted: 15:20 - 02 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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Sadly, it's true.
From Visordown:
Quote: | This is one thread that I will not enjoy taking part in however, we would prefer to remove rumour or conjecture and give account for our decision.
Both Sarah and myself believe that what ESS produced would have in the fullness of time brought about a change to this industry, a change for the good of both operators and customers alike, it was our vision that we would enter a new era in circuit based activities, one that we hoped would have had so much more to offer.
Whilst the products have (of late) proved very popular it has become clear that the costs of running them coupled with the current climate of track days means that the margins available do not counter the risk, what is made on one day is so easily wiped out on the very next, we are sure that many other operators experience similar problems but for us this was exacerbated by the associated costs of providing that level of event.
With the above in mind we have taken the difficult decision to close ESS and place it in to administration (As of August 1st 2005), this does mean that all future events have been cancelled although I know MSV are working with us to provide an alternative for all those who have booked forthcoming events, we will advise.
Whilst the mood is sombre both Sarah and myself have been deeply touched by the level of support we have received from our members, friends and indeed the industry.
With that in mind we would like to apologise to everyone for our failure and to thank all those who have supported us in what has proved a difficult task. |
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swaffs World Chat Champion
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Posted: 15:43 - 02 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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That's bad.
I felt there were by far the best trackday company out there.
I hope Tony and Sarah pull through and the future pans out ok.
as for trackdays, lets hope the other companies (or a new one) here all the good stuff about ESS and at least implement some of the positives into their own trackdays.
If nothing else the timings and re-gridding per session was brilliant.
Lack of red flags due to excellent marshalling and numbers
Tony's passion
We were toying between a school with them or CSS.
Swaffs ____________________ Swaffs Photography |
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Dusty King of the Rim
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Posted: 16:08 - 02 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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Shame. Only did the one pace day with them, but thought it was really well organised.
Guess this means no enduro in November as well. ____________________ Gallery |
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jay12329 Dr. Evil
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Silver World Chat Champion
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Korn Admin
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Posted: 19:55 - 02 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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Bugger, the ESS days were always very well run from my experience, shame to see them go. I guess that about does it for the PACE day concept as well... ____________________ 3516 Miles, 11 Countries |
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Gazdaman I did a trackday!!!
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jay12329 Dr. Evil
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Bendy Mrs Sensible
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Jon Anyone for donuts?
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Posted: 20:08 - 03 Aug 2005 Post subject: |
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I've only done two trackdays before and that was with the ESS so will be interesting to see what the other companies are like, though I've heard they're not a touch on the ESS
Was really looking forward to the endurance racing in November aswell Hopefully some of the other companies will pick up on that idea as there seemed to be a fair bit of interest. |
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Shaun Likes 'em bent
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jay12329 Dr. Evil
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I may be slow, but i'm still faster than you shaun!
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iCraig World Chat Champion
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 18 years, 262 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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