Comments on: Rally race planned for Glenrosa Road jumps gun on council approval

By: RACE FAN

RACE FAN — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:04:07 +0000

This is exactly the kind of annual event the city needs. Of course consultation with residents is required, and yes there are plenty of roads in the area to use. The idea is to encourage residents to participate. The benefits to the community as the event grows over time will be fantastic. Ask anyone in Penticton about the Ironman, it is an event that residents are proud to host. We have a chance to host an ANNUAL NATIONAL EVENT, lets at the very least be positive, open and grateful the organizers have chosen this community over others to host the event.

By: Glenrosa resident

Glenrosa resident — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:14:43 +0000

I would not be opposed to this rally race if it did not pass directly by family homes. I would be extremely put out if I had to stay locked in my home for 5 or more hours, not to mention the noise, pollution, and danger factors.
Just think if this were your house that a high speed race were fly past. I just can’t see why they can’t use unpopulated roads

By: Joe Downtown

Joe Downtown — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:25:20 +0000

It seems pretty clear they’re aware they need the approval of local residents and Council, they’re just puffing up and marketing. No harm done here…

I think also that its a bit odd to expect a concrete benefit for residents. Either they’ll like being on the route or they won’t. It’s not like these guys have deep pockets to build or provide something. It’s just a race.

By: maxx

maxx — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:34:20 +0000

It never ceases to amaze me how closed minded people are. How many of those opposed to this event would be more than happy to to another city and watch an event on closed, mumicipal roads like a triathalon or even a parade?

The towns in Newfoundland (where the Targa is very popular) fight for the chance to have the race pass through. You have to remember that the Targa is a travelling road show. The idea is that they plan an event in or near your town and encourage you (the community) to piggy-back on the event’s visibility, allowing you to bring more exposure to your community and what it has to offer in the way of dining, attractions and the like.

People complain that there aren’t things for families to do yet, when an opporunity arrises, they balk at the prospect. It makes me sick.

By: Denny L.

Denny L. — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:17:02 +0000

It’s called marketing Findlater. Does everything have to be an offense? You guys don’t know how to manage your way out of a wet paper bag never mind manage a city. yeesh.

By: I Love Hockey

I Love Hockey — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:44:08 +0000

my kids are pretty excited