Million Dollar Driver Challenge

[NISMO]

Good concept, but just don't understand why these thing are always tailored to the mega rich? Yes you need to be quite wealthy to throw $10k+ on a weekend of motorsport. Thing is that most people willing to do that, already compete in some form of motorsport so they wouldn't be overlly attracted to this.

Why not, organise the event so as you would charge half the price, and get double the entrants??

Could be wrong though

[Sinful]

Good concept, but just don't understand why these thing are always tailored to the mega rich? Yes you need to be quite wealthy to throw $10k+ on a weekend of motorsport. Thing is that most people willing to do that, already compete in some form of motorsport so they wouldn't be overlly attracted to this.

X2.

[jase 1]

Thanks for the input guys - I really appreciate your views good and bad!! By halving the entry fee and accepting double the entries the already exhorbatant costs would skyrocket. For a start we would need to purchase double the cars to use etc, etc and although there are people out there who havent considered ALL the costs and think we are somehow going to pocket millions of dollars it just wont work.

However, would some of you be interested if we released "say" 50 entries at half price to car club members - deposits to be recieved by November 10th or while spots at that figure remain? You will also still go in the draw for the Merc C63.

I am interested to hear what you guys and girls think...........contrary to popular belief we arent greedy and just want to put on the best event we can for the participants which at this point stand at 103.

Jason Sinai

Million Dollar Driver Challenge

0410 614 330

[Sinful]

Even half price Jase is $6k

I know what goes in to running an event and the costs involved..But it just seems that all the cool events that people make happen like this are targeted to only the rich!

I have worked really hard just to be able to enter a Dutton Rally round and that event is getting out of reach for most to enter.

For me I would just love to be involved and have a go at an event like this..I dont need to win a Merc! or have a cool watch as special gifts when you enter....Just being part of it is enough for me

Sounds like a lot of fun and I hope it goes well for you! Cant wait to see the pics and videos

P.s Where is this event getting held? Victoria??

[JAS-25T]

wasn;t it wakefield park?

[Sinful]

wasn;t it wakefield park?

Yep seen it..Should of read more closely

[jase 1]

Hi Jess,

it will be held at Wakefield Park NSW on 4th and 5th April 2009. I do agree with you though that motor sport always seems to be aimed at the rich but thats the nature of the sport unfortunatly, I struggled for years to get involved in the sport and know how frustrating it can be.

How much is the Dutton entry fee?

The beauty of our event is that it is an arrive and drive situation with everything included right down to the food for both days and atleast you have the opportunity to win something out of it!!

As entries are filling quite well I am willing to talk to people who are interested in doing the event but cant come up with the full amount - today I will also make an announcement on this forum for your members who might want to get involved at a reduced rate as I do appreciate the input from you all and unlike other forums it has actually been constructive!!

Cheers,

Jason Sinai

Million Dollar Driver Challenge

0410 614 330

[Sinful]

Hi Jess,

it will be held at Wakefield Park NSW on 4th and 5th April 2009. I do agree with you though that motor sport always seems to be aimed at the rich but thats the nature of the sport unfortunatly, I struggled for years to get involved in the sport and know how frustrating it can be.

How much is the Dutton entry fee?

The beauty of our event is that it is an arrive and drive situation with everything included right down to the food for both days and atleast you have the opportunity to win something out of it!!

As entries are filling quite well I am willing to talk to people who are interested in doing the event but cant come up with the full amount - today I will also make an announcement on this forum for your members who might want to get involved at a reduced rate as I do appreciate the input from you all and unlike other forums it has actually been constructive!!

Cheers,

Jason Sinai

Million Dollar Driver Challenge

0410 614 330

Sorry Jase I should of read Juz first post more closely!

Yep it can be frustrating but if you work hard and have the drive to get what you want it can happen for you

The cost to enter dutton this year as a driver only is $2375.00 and that includes your meals..

Your event is very appealing and something a bit different ( I havent seen an event like this before). For me to even attempt trying to enter this event I would need to seek help with sponsorship in some form.

Will be coming down as a spectator tho for sure!! Will this be happening yearly???

[jase 1]

Hi Jess,

yes, we are planning on making the Million Dollar Driver Challenge an annual event - dependant on interest and entries in the event which at this stage without any advertising (which will begin on the 5th of November) has been extremely strong.

As a result of the current strong interest and entries already recieved we are tomorrow having a meeting and are likely to add a new dimension to the event which will enable people to enter the event on a much more affordable level.

I will make the announcement here on your forum first and it will be very exciting news for all!!!! We have listened to ALL the feedback and are committed to making the event a huge success and attainable for all people interested in entering.

Look out for it guys and girls..................

Cheers,

Jason Sinai

Million Dollar Drivers Challenge

0410 614 330

[jase 1]

Hi All,

VERY EXCITING NEWS!! Million Dollar Driver Challenge

Due to the massive amount of interest we are recieving in the MILLION DOLLAR DRIVER CHALLENGE event and the number of already confirmed entries (even before we have begun advertising properly) we have decided to subsidise 10 entries to the event - this announcement is going out across a number of car club forums so be quick!!

Basically the first 10 people to email us their intent to enter will be able to do so at a hugely reduced rate - yet still be eligable for the Early entry prize of the Merc C63 AMG Sedan as well as the prize money.

The deal is as follows:

The full entry price will be $3500 incl GST!!!!

Deposit of $1000 to be recieved by 31st October 2008 and balance of $2500 to be recieved by February 25th 2009.

Once we recieve your email we will send the first 10 people the official registration form to fill out and send back to us with payment of the deposit, we will accept cheques or direct deposit payments ( we can furnish you with the account details ).

The email address is [email protected] ( our official email account isnt up and running yet but will be on the 5th of November with our official website)

Please feel free to call me on 0410 614 330 if you have any questions.

[Sinful]

Wow Jase!! That is a pretty good deal

[Andrea]

hi everyone, just wanted to let you all know that i like most of you have been more than a little skeptical of this million dollar driver challenge.

i have been interested in the event and have spoken to the organisers a few times over the phone but when i saw the offer above i decided to jump on it and try to enter in the 10 special deals being offered.

as i am melbourne based i decided to fly to sydney today to see exactly who i was dealing with, as even $3500 is a substantial amount for me to part with.

i met with jason sinai who is the organiser and i must say my mind was immediatly at ease - he has massive backing for the event and it looks like being a winner, cars have been ordered, deposits for track time paid and i was even privy to the design of the website which is due to be launched soon, it all looks great.

as there is alot of negativity towards th event i thought i would try and set the record straight for the organisers and say that i am delighted to be involved and have my entry in.

[Marlin]

Emailed you Jason.

Cheers, Ben

[jase 1]

Hi all,

Thanks once again for all your feedback on the Million Dollar Driver Challenge!

Due to the huge amount of interest we have received, the "special deal" announced here on the forum has now ended. For more information on the event please vistit our official website www.milliondollardriverchallenge.com.au which will go live early next week.

Alternatively please feel free to contact me directly on 0410 614 330

[jase 1]

Hi Everyone,

our website www.milliondollardriverchallenge.com.au is now live!! My email has changed too, it is now [email protected]

Thanks again for all your interest and feedback.

Regards,

Jason Sinai

[Beer Baron]

Saturday 4th April – Timed Laps

Morning Session

All competitors will be given 4 laps on the Wakefield Park Circuit:

* 1 out lap

* 2 flying laps

* 1 in lap

Afternoon Session

As per morning session above.

Sunday 5th April – Motorkhana & Grand Final

Morning Session

All drivers will compete in 2 motorkhana events where they will be given 2 attempts at each.

Following this session, an average of all the times from all 3 sessions will be calculated to give us the top 25 drivers who will compete in the Grand Final.

Afternoon Session

The 25 finalists will be given 4 laps on the Wakefield Park Circuit:

* 1 out lap

* 2 flying laps

* 1 in lap

Prize money is on offer from 1st – 6th place:

1st Place = $500,000

2nd Place = $250,000

3rd Place = $100,000

4th Place = $75,000

5th Place = $50,000

6th Place = $25,000

wow. 2 laps and 2 go's at the khana course. you wouldn't want to get baulked on one of your hot laps. I imagine there will be some people who miss out on the grand final who get pretty heated if they feel they didn't get a fair suck of the sausage. after all 2 flying laps is not much time even for the super talented to get the best out of a car they have never driven before.

just a bit of consructive criticism here, but do you really think a WRX is the best tool to show off a drivers "talent, speed, flair, agility and car control"? I would have thought something a bit more challenging, and perhaps RWD would be the go.

anyway it will be interesting to see what the punters think. it's too rich for my blood and i've no where near enough talent to win the thing. lol. if it were cheaper I'm sure more folk would consider entering anyway as a bit of fun and to benchmark themselves but at $13,629 it's a fair bit of coin for 4 laps in a WRX...

[Snowman]

Yeah it doesn't work out for me Richard even though this is something I think I could have a genuine crack at. But you couldn't possibly go into it counting on winning anything as there are too many uncontrollable variables and so if you figure that the $13K+ is only going to give you around 5mins of competitive motorsport it just doesn't add up.

Given for $13K you could cover everything needed to do Targa Tas (minus the car - but including car consumables, travel, entry, accomm etc) and for that money you will get several hours competative seat time. So if I had $13K to spend on driving cars I know which one I'd do even if the prizes are vastly different (as I drive for fun rather than proffit).

[DAN00H]

what a pity I didn't see this when the opportunity was there at $3,500! would have jumped at that for sure

I think the organiser has been very reasonable in offering that discount!

[hrd-hr30]

come on BB, you also get 2 laps in the afternoon! I wouldn't enter this in a million years either but that's OK, this event isn't aimed at people like me.

does the normal WRX have that centre diff control thingy or is that just the STi? I guess I could go and look at subaru.com.au but I'm too lazy.

does the motorkhana count towards result or is it just the fastest single lap of Wakefield? motorkhanas really are a specialist discipline and unless you're looking for the best motorkhana driver, I think this could skew results away from the fastest track driver.

what tyres will these cars be on? normal road tyres will degrade significantly over the course of the day. even semis could wear significantly depending on how much time each car spends on the track. I'm tipping the front left wouldn't survive a whole day of abuse if the car is on the track constantly.

[OzCarImports]

I really like this concept pitty I am not in the country at the moment.

Big bucks...