Hello out there? (edit: A discussion on the current state of affairs at SkippyForums)

[oldredracer]

To whomever I haven't said this elsewhere: Happy Thanksgiving.

Remember, it's cold and dark here until April. Stay in touch!


[Front page edit: discussions on the current state of affairs at TJR SkippyForums follow, e.g. 'where the hell is everybody?']

[sydude]

I can't believe no one sent you a Happy Thanksgiving back.. Maybe it's because there's no one left here?

Well I send you a big belated Happy Turkey Day. Hope you had a great one!

[Tireman]

And another belated Happy Turkey Day.

Not to hijack the thread (but who's left to complain????), Sy, where did our members drift off to ? It can't all be Facebooks fault, can it ?

Chris Brassard made several pitches this summer at Drivers Meetings to let the new folks know about the site, and to hopefully bring back the crowd. Sadly, it's not working

Viz

[phantomjock]

Not Facebook! PLEASEEE.
I mentioned at both my 3-day and the 2-day. Seems like folks drop in here to get up-to-speed (STS) for a course and depart?
I for one will continue to monitor and post as warranted.
Cheers - Jim

[sydude]

I think that it's down to two things:

1) A steady deterioration in Skippy's general business as well as product quality, which I believe has reflected in a steady deterioration in number of race seats sold, the number of customers, as well as the number of races each customer does at Skippy during their skippy life. Fewer customers with less loyalty = less camaraderie and less forum interaction.

2) Skippy ownership/upper management's viewpoints and policies regarding this forum as well as general customer retention/loyalty. Aaron & George's administration and policies drove hardcore/long-time supporters of SBRS away in droves (including myself), and Michael's tenure has been ineffectual in making amends and/or improvements. I used to be one of the biggest proponents and supporters of SBRS - not tooting my own horn, but I used to bring in a LOT of new racers every year, and I think I had a hand in keeping many racers in the program longer than they would have normally. And I wasn't the only one doing that, far from it. Speaking for myself at least, their arrogance and lack of any appreciation made me just not care anymore.

[sydude]

And no, I don't believe that facebook has anything to do with it. Dougie may argue otherwise.

[LimeRockRacer]

Hey guys long time no post....you all are make excellent points. My main reasons for not being active on TJR Is life got busier and I only have limited time to play. There has been low valuable content for me and decreasing participation causing the same one or two people to post on everything . No offense meant but it got real stale.

Change the name back to team juicy racing and don't worry what Corporate thinks and you may get the vibe going again.

Miss you guys....come back out to the track and race with us. Oh and bring me money for the mechanics fund!

[Rosso]

Well, I still peek in every once in a while to see what is going on. I did go to Laguna Seca over Thanksgiving weekend and do the two day advanced school (for the third time...). Slow learner. Pun or no pun, your choice.

[cdh]

Originally Posted by LimeRockRacer

...There has been low valuable content for me and decreasing participation causing the same one or two people to post on everything . No offense meant but it got real stale

No worries bro, it will never happen again, adios

[chsutherland]

Skippyforums makes the site sound like its only for those who race with SBRS. Many of us used to post, participate and add content, but the feeling I got, was that this site is for SBRS only. Shouldn't have changed the name. For me, TJR was about the people, not SBRS. The site also resembled a propaganda news outlet worthy of Russia at certain times.

As for onboards, check out JP's page I made him. We get 2,300 views per week (real views we never buy views, or likes as most do). Over 200K views and 557 subscribers. Featured on many popular digital magazines, websites etc. Full disclaimer, I have impersonated CDH on most of my videos, channeling his spirit and abilities in place of my dark, soulless, black heart.

JP's page
http://www.youtube.com/user/JimPaceMotorsports/videos

mclaren at road america

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewrij04UOsE

russell gee in his 2002 from road america

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAZY7MX_9G4

JP at LeMans (dry but wet and night runs also up)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDMWmhkuKOc

Don Norby in his XKE from Sebring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHUSPQZg9Wc