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PaceAdvantage
08-22-2018, 02:39 PM
Not sure it will work in practice...but damn...why didn't I think of that? :pound:

https://calvinayre.com/2018/08/21/casino/full-house-resorts-horseracing-moving-grandstand/

PS. When first seeing this headline, I thought it said "Full Card Reports" :lol: And I was like damn...that's some mighty fine data gathering if they can detect motion sickness in a horse's running line...:puke::rip:
thaskalos
08-22-2018, 02:51 PM
I've got an idea of my own, which seems the perfect complement to this new innovation. How about allowing the spectators to sit on separated movable seats...so they can also race against one-another as they are racing alongside the horses "for every dramatic second"? That way...the fans can also bet on one-another while they are betting on the horses of their choice. Won't that appeal even more to the video game-crazed youths of today?
xtb
08-22-2018, 03:11 PM
It seems like that would be a big distraction for the horses, probably a lot of "first time blinkers" in each race.
v j stauffer
08-22-2018, 03:16 PM
Can the announcer ride on top of the moving grandstand?
Andy Asaro
08-22-2018, 03:24 PM
I'll go with the grandstand in the shape of a triangle with a one mile dirt surface, turf course, and synthetic surface. Rotating Grandstand big enough for 20K with some permanent seating around it.

Take that :pound:
ReplayRandall
08-22-2018, 03:37 PM
Can the announcer ride on top of the moving grandstand?


As long as you keep serving cocktails in the Clubhouse.....Sure, why not ride up top...:cool:
Tom
08-22-2018, 04:05 PM
Is this the same moveable grandstand GP used during their renovations?
Dave Schwartz
08-22-2018, 05:11 PM
We have so many big thinkers here at PA. Who would have thought?

Permit me to offer a suggestion and join the Big Thinkers group... Save some ground. Put that stupid "Amtrak Grandstand on the inside, dummies. That way it won't have to run farther (and therefore) faster, than the horses to keep up."
VigorsTheGrey
08-22-2018, 07:32 PM
Can the announcer ride on top of the moving grandstand?
There would be no need for an announcer as everyone in the moving grandstand could plainly see who’s where all the time;) you’d be preaching to the choir...
Nutz and Boltz
08-22-2018, 07:38 PM
Why didn't NASCAR think of this ?:pound:
VigorsTheGrey
08-22-2018, 07:40 PM
We have so many big thinkers here at PA. Who would have thought?

Permit me to offer a suggestion and join the Big Thinkers group... Save some ground. Put that stupid "Amtrak Grandstand on the inside, dummies. That way it won't have to run farther (and therefore) faster, than the horses to keep up."
Why not place the entire huge grandstand in the infield on a large rotating carousel...And give each fan his own pole to hold onto...
Nutz and Boltz
08-22-2018, 07:45 PM
Why not place the entire huge grandstand in the infield on a large rotating carousel...And give each fan his own pole to hold onto...

Here you go....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POJEkwv-Oss
VigorsTheGrey
08-22-2018, 07:54 PM
Here you go....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POJEkwv-Oss
Classic...! I wanted to be on the wabbit as well...he looked like a weal winner from de beginning...:D
Nutz and Boltz
08-22-2018, 07:57 PM
Classic...! I wanted to be on the wabbit as well...he looked like a weal winner from de beginning...:D

Nice impression of Elmer Fudd !:D
VigorsTheGrey
08-22-2018, 08:00 PM
Nice impression of Elmer Fudd !:D
I’d hate to be anti-wabbit as well...everybody thinks i’m anti-enough already...
Tom
08-22-2018, 10:38 PM
We have so many big thinkers here at PA. Who would have thought?

Permit me to offer a suggestion and join the Big Thinkers group... Save some ground. Put that stupid "Amtrak Grandstand on the inside, dummies. That way it won't have to run farther (and therefore) faster, than the horses to keep up."

How about we use it to time the races?
Gotta be better than what we have now!
Tom
08-22-2018, 10:39 PM
Why didn't NASCAR think of this ?:pound:

What, put the fans on horses and let them run around the outside of the track? :lol:
VigorsTheGrey
08-22-2018, 10:47 PM
What, put the fans on horses and let them run around the outside of the track? :lol:How about chariot races and 4-horse quadrigas like they used to do in Rome...

I would love to see Bob and Chad dressed up as Gladiators, going at it in the REAL BUGGIES...probably too much to ask, huh, I know I would pay to see THAT...
PaceAdvantage
08-22-2018, 10:52 PM
Nobody on here thinks it's a great idea? I actually thought it was a great idea...

I wasn't kidding...:pound::pound::pound:
VigorsTheGrey
08-22-2018, 11:00 PM
Nobody on here thinks it's a great idea? I actually thought it was a great idea...

I wasn't kidding...:pound::pound::pound:

I think it is a great idea and I would definitely go and do it...although with limited seating, not too many people could do it each race...they would probably charge for the “ride” each time and you would probable have to get off each time, to keep the cost down and so that everybody would have the opportunity to “experience” it. Not sure how the interface with the horses would work out, unless the tram moved behind the field somewhat, I don’t know, maybe they horses would get used to it...How much would you be willing to spend for the ride...? $15 a pop...?

Plus, at 40 mph there would be significant centripetal force involved so one would need to be tethered in and be doing nothing other than riding...
clocker7
08-23-2018, 07:04 AM
I've always maintained that a few modern, redesigned tracks providing entertainment and a certain level of exclusivity would save on-site attendance. To go with a few classic sites like Sar, Dmr and CD.

Just look at the other major sports. They drew fans despite costly one-day experiences. Or Las Vegas, for that matter when it ditched 99 cent breakfasts in favor of expensive attractions.

The wealthy and power brokers are essential to protect racing from the dirtbag do-gooder PETA types that are politically trying to end the sport. Having some WOW factor can only help.
Nitro
08-23-2018, 12:29 PM
An interesting idea for sure!

Maybe they could substitute the tram with mechanical horses that the patrons could ride on a track that runs on the inner or outer perimeter of the actual race track.

Some of you might recall the old Steeplechase ride at Coney Island, NY.

https://www.google.com/search?q=coney+island+steeplechase&client=firefox-b-1&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiChtC0yoPdAhUpwlkKHQPjA8YQsAR6BAgBEAE&biw=1920&bih=966#imgrc=AtrzHauv5-W8jM:
sonnyp
08-23-2018, 01:10 PM
I think shots from a drone from different elevations and angles would be more interesting and effective.
TheGarMan
08-23-2018, 08:13 PM
Listen, I go to Pimlico, I would be happy if the leaky roof didn't leave puddles in my seating area.. :D
Thomas Roulston
08-24-2018, 12:59 PM
We have so many big thinkers here at PA. Who would have thought?

Permit me to offer a suggestion and join the Big Thinkers group... Save some ground. Put that stupid "Amtrak Grandstand on the inside, dummies. That way it won't have to run farther (and therefore) faster, than the horses to keep up."


Especially when it comes to designing racetracks and dividing purses! :D